Haazinu 5780 See, now, that I, I am He – and no god is with me. I put to death and I bring life, I struck down and I will heal, and there is no rescuer from My hand. (Devarim 32:39) One of the core axioms in Jewish...
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Rabbi Yosef Sprung
Medical Professionals, Patients, and Rosh Hashana
Nitzavim – Rosh Hashana 5780 This week, with the Yom Tov of Rosh Hashana approaching, we will discuss a number of common Halachic questions that are relevant to medical professionals and patients regarding Musaf...
Panic Attacks in Halacha
Ki-Tavo 5780 And among those nations you will not be tranquil, there will be no rest for the sole of your foot; there Hashem will give you a trembling heart, longing of eyes, and suffering of soul. Your life will hang...
Dayan. . . M.D.?
Shoftim 5780 Judges and officers shall you appoint in all your cities which Hashem your G-d gives you for your tribes; and they shall judge the people with righteous judgment. (Devarim 16:18) A Dayan (rabbinical...
Tube Feedings and Bracha Rishona
Ekev 5780 And you will eat and you will be satisfied and you will bless Hashem your G-d. (Devarim 8:10) Patients who are unable to meet their nutritional requirements through normal eating often require formula feeding...
Fasting AMA (Against Medical Advice)
Devarim 5780 “You shall not tremble before any man, for judgment is God’s.” (Devarim 1:17) This Posuk obligates the Dayanim of Beis Din not to fear the litigants that stand before them, even if they are powerful or...
