Jewish Physicians Network

Rabbi Jason Weiner presents a thought-provoking Grand Rounds on the intricate process of decision-making for unrepresented patients, exploring this challenge through the lens of Jewish medical ethics. Rabbi Weiner delves into the delicate balance between respecting patient autonomy and acting in their best interest, a dilemma at the heart of healthcare. Drawing from the rich traditions of Jewish law and values, he offers unique insights and perspectives for healthcare professionals facing these critical decisions. This presentation is a must-watch for anyone interested in the intersection of faith, ethics, and medical care, providing valuable guidance on navigating the complex ethical landscapes encountered in healthcare.

Contract negotiation demystified, providing crucial advice for new residents and clinicians. This enlightening session was captured at the acclaimed JPN Networking Event, co-hosted with Chemed Health, designed to guide emerging healthcare professionals through the intricacies of their initial employment contracts. Jeff Adest ESQ offers a deep dive into the essentials of contract negotiation, from understanding your worth to identifying legal red flags. For newly graduated doctors and early-career healthcare professionals, this presentation is your roadmap to making well-informed decisions about your professional agreements. Equip yourself with the knowledge to navigate your medical career confidently, ensuring a solid foundation as you enter healthcare.

Join us for another JPN/Ematai Grand round; this session focused on MAiD and the ethical implications for clinicians and policymakers. The speaker for this session is Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody, the executive director of Ematai and the Jewish Law Live columnist for the Jerusalem Post. He previously served as the founding director of the Tikvah Overseas Student Institute and co-dean of Tikvah Online Academy, a senior instructor at Yeshivat Hakotel, and as a junior research fellow at the Israel Democracy Institute. His first book received a National Jewish Book Award. His next book, Judaism Confronts War: Jewish Military Ethics for the 21st Century.

Rabbi Dr. Avraham Steinberg is an Israel Prize laureate for his 'Encyclopedia of Jewish Medical Ethics, director of the Medical Ethics Unit at Shaare Zedek Medical Center, co-chair of the Israel National Council of Bioethics, and advisor to the Israeli Knesset on medical ethics. In this session, Rabbi Steinberg explores the complex Halachic viewpoints on the moment of death and organ donation, bridging ethical, medical, and spiritual dimensions. This topic is crucial for understanding the intricate balance between life's end and medical ethics from a Jewish perspective. The session includes a Q&A moderated by Dr. Jonah Rubin of Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. #medicalethics #medicalhalacha #endoflife #organdonation #grandrounds

Rabbi Shimmy Steinmetz of Einstein Synagogue discusses practical and insightful strategies for balancing clinical scheduling with morning prayer times. This session provides guidance on integrating shachris, including tallis and tefillin, into the busy schedule of healthcare professionals. Essential for Jewish medical practitioners seeking to harmonize their religious and professional responsibilities.

This insightful episode delves into the intricate relationship between mental health and Halacha. Presenting the JPN Grand Rounds is Rabbi Yoni Rosensweig, the rabbi of the Netzah Menashe community in Beit Shemesh, Israel. He has written several books, including the recent Nafshi Beshe'elati on the intersection of Jewish law and mental health and the unique challenges faced by individuals with mental illness within a halachik lifestyle. Issues like the impact of OCD on religious rituals, eating disorders in the context of kashrut, or even the issue of supporting those experiencing psychosis, especially in inpatient settings, are common questions for current poskim. Substack Show notes https://open.substack.com/pub/thejewishphysiciansnetwork/p/mental-health-and-jewish-law?r=2r6bj9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true Nafshi-Bisheelati https://www.amazon.com/Nafshi-Bisheelati-Hebrew-Yonatan-Rosensweig/dp/9655263258

Rabbi Steinmetz, Rabbi of the Kehillat Birkas Shmuel of the Albert Einstein Synagogue, has lectured widely on topics that intersect with medical practice. In this episode titled Chanuka in the Hospital: Shining Light on Night Shift, we explore common Chanukah questions that doctors, nurses, and other medical staff deal with year to year.

Navigating the complexities of commuting to and from the hospital on Shabbos poses unique halachic challenges for healthcare professionals. This video dives deep into the halachic considerations surrounding various modes of travel on Shabbos, offering a practical guide for physicians and healthcare workers. We explore: Halachic status of different modes of travel Commuting for emergent cases vs. scheduled shifts Returning home after work And much more! Text-Based Format: https://thejewishphysiciansnetwork.substack.com/p/going-the-distance-a-clinicians-guide

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Rabbi Y Sprung delves into the Halachic considerations surrounding Yom Kippur, the holiest day and most stringent fast in the Jewish calendar. Topics Covered: The fundamentals of fasting on Yom Kippur Halachic perspectives on the usage of IVs Medical ethics and considerations for those who are ill or at risk

In this video, Rabbi Y sprung of Shareeh Zedek Medical Center delves into the complex interplay between Tishrei customs and clinical responsibility, offering practical insights for those juggling religious observance with demanding schedules. Learn optimal timings for Selichot and when and how to recite Hatarat Nedarim. We also tackle many challenging dilemmas: choosing between working on Shabbat or holidays like Rosh Hashanah and the other regalim. To help navigate this issue, we introduce a thoughtful algorithm designed to guide you in balancing work commitments with religious observance.

Rabbi Mordechai Willig, Av Beth Din of the Beth Din of America, and Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva University, as well as Rov of Young Israel of Riverdale. Rabbi Willig offers a halachik perspective relating to balancing best medical practice and best halachic practice when they conflict. This enlightening discussion caters to not just medical professionals, but anyone keen on striking a balance between faith and professional responsibilities.

Rabbi Shlomo Brody and Dr. Moshe Cohn tackle the sensitive and intricate subject of end-of-life dilemmas through the lens of Jewish law. They explore the ethical implications surrounding medical choices and religious beliefs, providing valuable insights into navigating these challenging decisions. Their profound expertise sheds light on the intersection of medical ethics and religious principles, offering viewers a deeper understanding of how to approach end-of-life care in accordance with Halacha. Rabbi Shlomo Brody is the director of Eimatai https://www.ematai.org/blog/ where Dr Cohn is also a board member and medical advisor. Eimatai is a powerful resource for anyone exploring these topics.

Competition Among Doctors in Halacha

In this lecture, Rabbi Yossi Cohen explores the relationship between the Rabbi, doctor, and patient when making decisions about a patient's health in Jewish law. We examine the different factors that impact this relationship, including the patient's autonomy, the doctor's expertise, and the Jewish laws that guide medical decision-making. Through this discussion, we gain insight into the complex dynamics of the Rabbi-Dr-patient relationship and how shared decision-making can help ensure that patients receive care that aligns with their values and beliefs.

In this thought-provoking talk, "Attitudes-Controversies in Organ Donation: Secular and Halachic Perspectives," Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman delves into the ethical and moral issues surrounding organ donation from both secular and Halachic viewpoints. Join us as we explore the various attitudes toward organ donation and the controversies that arise. We touch on the ethical principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice and how these principles can be applied in the context of organ donation. Moreover, we focus on the Halachic perspectives of organ donation and how Jewish law views the concept. We examine the Talmudic and Rabbinic texts that deal with organ donation and the opinions of contemporary Halachic authorities. Rabbi Dr. Reichman is an Emergency Medicine and Medical Ethics Professor at the Einstein College of Medicine. He received his semicha from the Riets semicha program of Yeshiva University and writes and lectures internationally to audiences worldwide on topics relating to Torah and Medicine. Dr. Reichman was recently appointed as Rabbi Moshe and Bella Tendler Chair in Jewish Medical Ethics at Yeshiva College and has many articles and works published in the fields of medical ethics, medical halacha, and the history of medical halacha recently published The Anatomy of Jewish Law: A Fresh Dissection of the Relationship Between Medicine, Medical History and Rabbinic Literature.

Each episode of this podcast goes through one chapter of our written work on "A Clinician's Guide to Halachik Best Practice." Each audio episode, as in each chapter in this guide, recognizes a common halachic problem that routinely arises, gives the requisite background, and proposes solutions with practical guidance. The halachik rulings and opinions discussed herein were adapted from the writings and lectures of some of the most widely accepted modern poskim under the guidance of Rabbi Y sprung of the Beis Medresh Gavoah for Medical Halacha. This document should be considered a primer and a reference on this important topic and should not be used in place of personal rabbinic advice or correspondence. A Clinician's Guide to Kosev: The Right Way to Write https://docs.google.com/document/d/1djOWtDdgdVq5NPA9UlljPvn7ddzfmtOwoIJ4KscVJr0/edit# Sewline Air Erasable Pens https://www.amazon.com/Sewline-Air-Erasable-Fabric-pen-3/dp/B08QSKDXXS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=sewline+pens&qid=1676212056&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A24SXDR1WDCSLK&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQ1E4SlVTNUk5TTNKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTgxMzk4MlgwQTA4T1ZPUDE3SSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzA5ODM3MkQ0NzlPQkEyVDc3QiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= “somewhat” comfortable thimbles https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Comfort-Thimbles-Medium-Green/dp/B08QCM7N6F/ref=sr_1_8?crid=20ONE2IR4K10F&keywords=thimbles&qid=1676212159&sprefix=thimbles%2Caps%2C1250&sr=8-8

Each episode of this podcast goes through one chapter of our written work on "A Clinician's Guide to Halachik Best Practice." Each audio episode, as in each chapter in this guide, recognizes a common halachic problem that routinely arises, gives the requisite background, and proposes solutions with practical guidance. The halachik rulings and opinions discussed herein were adapted from the writings and lectures of some of the most widely accepted modern poskim under the guidance of Rabbi Y sprung of the Beis Medresh Gavoah for Medical Halacha. This document should be considered a primer and a reference on this important topic and should not be used in place of personal rabbinic advice or correspondence. A Clinician's Guide to Kosev: The Right Way to Write https://docs.google.com/document/d/1djOWtDdgdVq5NPA9UlljPvn7ddzfmtOwoIJ4KscVJr0/edit# Sewline Air Erasable Pens https://www.amazon.com/Sewline-Air-Erasable-Fabric-pen-3/dp/B08QSKDXXS/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=sewline+pens&qid=1676212056&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&smid=A24SXDR1WDCSLK&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyQ1E4SlVTNUk5TTNKJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwOTgxMzk4MlgwQTA4T1ZPUDE3SSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwNzA5ODM3MkQ0NzlPQkEyVDc3QiZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2F0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= “somewhat” comfortable thimbles https://www.amazon.com/Dritz-Comfort-Thimbles-Medium-Green/dp/B08QCM7N6F/ref=sr_1_8?crid=20ONE2IR4K10F&keywords=thimbles&qid=1676212159&sprefix=thimbles%2Caps%2C1250&sr=8-8

An in-depth review of the sources and conclusions from the medical chabura project pamphlet #5 Titled: Kidney Donation by Adolescents PPT presentation https://1drv.ms/p/s!AsTVzY0P2vJvgSDDB6NEVQFLwYtN For More about Jewish Physician Network https://www.jewishphysiciansnetwork.com/ For all chabura-related content and to receive curated medical ethics packets and content please check out https://medicalhalacha.org/chaburas/

Rabbi Willig is the Rabbi Dr. Sol Roth Professor of Talmud and Contemporary Halachah at YU's RIETS program. He has been a Rosh Yeshiva at the Mazer School of Talmudic Studies since 1973 and a Rosh Kollel at RIETS. In this recording, Rabbi Willig sat down with us to discuss the best way to deal with shailos that routinely come up for medical students and residents as they transition to the hospital environment. Questions Discussed https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GsMrlqDJYtkgu-NepO_J8ei8vEUZOckn8z2WBpxwNOc/edit?usp=sharing

World-renown posek Rav Asher Weiss gives Halachik and ethical guidance on the role of a Frum physician in end-of-life care to the Jewish Physicians Network. Topics covered - Approaching discussions with families regarding removing ventilator support. - How to proceed when terminal extubation is requested - MOLST or POLST forms not congruent with Jewish values -How do we look at Physician-assisted suicide? - A Jewish patient's right to deny care and a physician's responsibility to intervene This talk was CME accredited by New York Medical College and hosted by the Beis Medresh for Medical Halacha. To learn more about the Jewish Physicians Network or to join please visit https://www.jewishphysiciansnetwork.com/ to learn more about the Beis Medresh for Medical Halacha and to join their excellent chabura program please visit. https://medicalhalacha.org/ A special thank you to Dr. Edward C. Halperin, the chancellor, and CEO of New York Medical College for working to get this event accredited.

An in-depth review of the sources and conclusions from the medical chabura project pamphlet #2 Titled: Saving Somebody from Attempted Suicide. PPT presentation https://1drv.ms/p/s!AsTVzY0P2vJvgRo4cq4KN6wecs-L For More about Jewish Physician Network https://www.jewishphysiciansnetwork.com/ For all chabura related content and to receive curated medical ethics packets and content please check out https://medicalhalacha.org/chaburas/ Errata 18:05 Rama instead of Shulchan Aruch Errata 22:00 the opinion of the Machtzis Hashekel allows for some nuance when tension between halachik and legal statutes are present.

Rabbi Dr. Apfel is a board-certified pediatric cardiologist at Columbia University medical center and Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshivas Shvilei Chayim. In this recording, we begin to address the details of practicing medicine on Shabbos in a hospital setting.

We previously discussed treating in-patients who tend to have largely life-threatening illnesses on Shabbos, now we diverge to discuss the halachic recommendations associated with patients who are not critically ill but are still in severe pain. PowerPoint: https://docs.google.com/presentation/...

We explore the permissibility of Shabbos violation in the prophylaxis and treatment of critically ill patients in Halacha. PowerPoint: https://docs.google.com/presentation/...

An overview of the Halachik literature and recommendations pertaining to students entering the anatomy lab. PowerPoint: https://docs.google.com/presentation/...

A candid conversation with Rabbi Willig regarding weighing one's options when applying to both shabbos accommodating and non-shabbos accommodating residencies. Rabbi Willig is the Rosh yeshivah and Rosh Kollel at the Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary (RIETS) and a world-renowned "posek" and expert in matters of medical halacha. We recommend listening to our previous recording to best enjoy this master class. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrgeu29dzTs&t=1s

We explore the rabbinic literature relating to applying and accepting a non-shomer shabbos residency. PowerPoint: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a8BVBDTw36xdH5AnNwRrmD-GBnMPJ8Sb/view?usp=sharing Summary Page: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-XgNA9dLoxW5xdvguDA4IlQwdtmoX1DZzOSZu40I2po/edit?usp=sharing

We explore the rabbinic literature relating to applying and accepting a non-shomer shabbos residency For those not into Facebook, here are the links to all the posted material. PowerPoint: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a8BV... Summary Page: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-...