Jewish Medical Ethics

Scientists and doctors can do things today that were inconceivable only a few years ago. But just because things can be done, does it mean that they should be done? Furthermore, our ways of understanding humans continue to develop and evolve. This class explores how our traditional, yet dynamic, religion has been confronting some of these scientific and medical advancements. From abortion to euthanasia and beyond, we go back to our core and see how the values embedded in our tradition’s texts guide us through this ever-evolving world of options.