End of Life

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7th International Conference on Medical Ethics: Physician-Assisted Suicide

Rabbi Dr. Avraham Steinberg, Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman, Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt

WARNING: This lecture is cut off in the middle and cannot be recovered. 
Audio
Oct 13, 2015

7th International Conference on Jewish Medical Ethics

Bassie Taubes, Dr. Jennie Goldstein, Rabbi Dr. Avraham Steinberg and 3 more

To register please click here (not on "register now" in box above) Connect with leading experts at another wonderful weekend of Torah learning paired with thought-provoking lectures by renowned speakers. The Bushkill Inn &…
Program
Jan 5, 2015

Collaboration With Death: Anti-Semitism Then and Now

Dr. Daniel Goldhagen

Is anti-Semitism a phenomenon limited to certain isolated individuals, or is it a more common prejudice than is usually understood? Was the ordinary German or Pole a “willing executioner,” an enthusiastic party to hatred, or a victim of…
Program
Oct 19, 2014

Substitute Decision Makers & Halachic Living Wills in Jewish Law

Dr. Ben Zion Eliash, Rabbi Dr. Avraham Steinberg

From the 6th International Conference on Jewish Medical Ethics, with: Legal Commentary - Dr. Ben Zion Eliash Rabbinic Commentary - Rabbi A. Steinberg, MD 
Audio
Aug 1, 2014

6th International Conference on Jewish Medical Ethics

Dr. Anna Woloski-Wruble, Dr. Ben Zion Eliash, Rabbi Dr. Avraham Steinberg and 3 more

To Register in CDN dollars please click on full price list above To register in US dollars please click here. 15 CME credits available! Connect with leading experts at another wonderful weekend of Torah learning paired with thought-provoking…
Program
Oct 7, 2013

Dying With Dignity in Jewish Law: 5th International Jewish Medical Ethics Conference, 2013

Dr. Brian Berger, Dr. Jonathan Abrams, Rabbi Dr. Avraham Steinberg

Presentations and a panel discussion on palliative care. Can palliative care and halacha coexist?
Audio
Jul 14, 2013

5th International Conference on Jewish Medical Ethics

Dr. Alan Kadish, Dr. Brian Berger, Dr. David Pelcovitz and 5 more

To register, please click on "Full Price List," above.   Save the date for another wonderful weekend of Torah learning and thought-provoking lectures by renowned speakers. As always, we will have great food and lovely, picturesque…
Program
Oct 14, 2012

In the Valley of the Shadow: Illness and the Meaning of Life

Dr. James Kugel

In the Valley of the Shadow: Illness and the Meaning of Life
Program
Dec 15, 2011

Preparing to Die, Learning to Live

Dr. Elliott Malamet

  Dear Sir,    Thank you for your recent inquiry regarding the upcoming High Holidays. You want to know why it is that people who have palpably little Jewish involvement for the other 362 days of the calendar bother to attend…
Article
Oct 5, 2011

RCA Statement on Brain Death

Rabbi Dr. Aaron Glatt

Audio
Sep 17, 2011