EPISODE · Apr 14, 2025 · 19 MIN
A Jewish Perspective on the Cancer Journey (S2, E31)
from Judaism in the 21st Century · host Steven Labkoff, MD & Rabbi Daniel Cohen
When a friend or loved one is diagnosed with cancer, things can change. Relationships that were rock-solid - often for a lifetime can often morph. Friends or relatives can do one of two things: lean in to help or push away as if the cancer is contagious and push the cancer patient away. Today, we explore what Judaism says about helping a friend or a loved one through their cancer journey.
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When a friend or loved one is diagnosed with cancer, things can change. Relationships that were rock-solid - often for a lifetime can often morph. Friends or relatives can do one of two things: lean in to help or push away as if the cancer is contagious and push the cancer patient away. Today, we explore what Judaism says about helping a friend or a loved one through their cancer journey.
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