Treatment of the Elderly and the Sick – “Until 120”?
Chapter 5 – Prolongation of Life Based on the Account of Rabbi Chanina Ben Tradyon
Treatment of the Elderly and the Sick – “Until 120”?
Chapter 3 – Halacha and the Perception of Halacha
Treatment of the Elderly and the Sick – “Until 120”?
Chapter 7 – Palliative Care
Treatment of the Elderly and the Sick – “Until 120”?
Chapter 6 – Removing an Object Preventing Death
Treatment of the Elderly and the Sick – “Until 120”?
Chapter 4 – Prolongation of Life – At All Costs?
Treatment of the Elderly and the Sick – “Until 120”?
Chapter 2 – What is the Extent of Honoring One’s Parents?
Treatment of the Elderly and the Sick – “Until 120”?
Chapter 1 – Dealing with Old Age and Sickness in Light of Technological and Ethical Innovations
Treatment of the Elderly and the Sick – “Until 120”?
An overarching essay divided by topic regarding the treatment of the elderly and the sick in modern day, according to halacha and Jewish sources.
Is It Proper to Encourage People to Donate a Kidney?
A kidney donation can undoubtably save a life. However, considering there is a level of risk associated with donating a kidney, should people be encouraged to undergo this process? If there is a risk, even if it is a low one, is it even permitted to donate a kidney to someone else?
Advice for Pesach and the Seder Night with a Dementia Patient
The fulfillment of mitzvot is a very challenging process for people with dementia, especially on Pesach and the Seder Night.
