In last week’s essay, we examined the permissibility of extracting sperm from a Meis to fertilize his widow, in particular regard to Bizayon haMeis (disgracing a dead body). This week, we will examine further Halachic...
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Rabbi Yosef Sprung
Orphaned by Design
Halacha has confronted many complex questions over the past century as a result of enormous advances in medicine and technology. The field of fertility and reproductive medicine is no exception. If anything...
ברכות שונות ללקויי חושי ראיה, שמיעה ריח, או טעם (1)
לקות ראיה או שמיעה מעוררות עיסוק הלכתי נרחב ביותר במגוון רחב של שאלות הלכתיות. אך לצד השאלות ה”גדולות” בנוגע לחיוב במצוות לסומא או לחרש-אילם, או בנוגע לשאלת הדעת – הכשירות ההלכתית-משפטית לביצוע פעולות שונות...
Do You Know What You Just Said?
It is fairly common for elderly people to say Kadish in Shul, even if they are not cognitively intact, such as individuals with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Is it permissible to answer Amen to their Kadish? A...
Trust Me, Rabbi, I’m a Doctor! (Part 3)
Over the past several weeks[1], we have discussed the question of physician credibility in areas of Halacha. We reviewed several Sugyos and Rishonim that give rise to varying approaches, ranging from ascribing absolute...
