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Jewish Physicians Network

by Jewish Physicians Network

Our goal is to represent and provide a voice for Jewish Physicians so that we may advocate for their needs in their medical careers. Such needs include offering channels for providers to seek halachic guidance, advocating for Shabbos accommodating residencies and providing networking opportunities.Additionally, we aim to use our network of physicians to address the public health concerns that face the Jewish communities.

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Episodes

  1. Shabbos in the Hospital: a Residents Perspective 2: Rabbi Dr. Yossi Cohen and Rabbi Dr. Mendel Jacobs

    In this session, we addressed the following questions for residents on shift on Shabbos: • Navigating the Friday night meal • Lighting candles in the hospital • Swapping shifts to work on Shabbos / asking a non-observant colleague to cover • Swapping shifts for Rosh Hashanah vs. ShabbosFor select...

  2. Clinical Care and Commuting on Shabbos: Rabbi Kaminetzky of the Einstein Synagogue

    Clinician's Guide summary article https://jewishphysiciansnetwork.org/clinicians-guide/commuting Clinician's Guide summary Podcast https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GUTVU-uMTA

  3. Reboot! Going the Distance: A Clinician's Guide to Commuting and Shabbos

    Check out the corresponding chapter of the clinician's guide! https://jewishphysiciansnetwork.org/clinicians-guide/commuting

  4. Reboot! Kosev: A Clinicians Guide to the Right Way to Write

    Check out the corresponding chapter on our website! https://jewishphysiciansnetwork.org/clinicians-guide/medical-notes

  5. JPN/Ematai Grand Rounds: Rabbi Jason Weiner Decision Making for Unrepresented Patients

    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...

  6. Jeff Adest ESQ: Navigating Contract Negotiation from Residency to Attending-hood a Legal Perspective

    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...

  7. JPN/Ematai Grand Rounds: Rabbi Shlomo Brody Jewish Perspectives on MAiD

    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...

  8. JPN/Ematai Grand Round: Rabbi Dr.Avraham Steinberg the Moment of Death and Organ Donation in Halacha

    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,...

  9. Scalpels and Siddurim: Navigating Morning Davening Times in the Clinical Setting

    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....

  10. JPN/Ematai Grand Rounds Rabbi Yoni Rosensweig: Mental Health and Halacha

    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…

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  11. The Clinicians Guide to Chanuka in the Hospital: Shining Light on Night Shift

    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...

  12. The 39+ Podcast Epi 2 Going the Distance: A Clinician's Guide to Commuting and Shabbos

    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…

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  13. Tishrei for Medical Professionals Class 2- A Halachic Approach to Fasting and Medical Interventions

    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…

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  14. Tisherei for Medical Professionals Class 1-Selichot to Shift Change

    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...

  15. At the Crossroads: Balancing Best Medical Practice and Best Halchik Practice Rabbi Mordechai Willig

    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...

  16. End-of-Life DIlemmas in Halacha: Rabbi Shlomo Brody and Dr. Moshe Cohn

    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…

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  17. The Rabbi, Doctor, Patient relationship- Rabbi Dr Yossi Cohen

    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…

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  18. JPN Grand Rounds: Attitudes-Controversies in Organ Donation: Secular and Halachic Perspectives- Dr. Eddie Reichman

    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…

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  19. The 39+ Podcast Epi 1 Kosev: A Clinicians Guide to Documentation on Shabbos

    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…

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  20. The 39+ Podcast Epi 1 Kosev: A Clinicians Guide to Documentation on Shabbos

    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…

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  21. Minors as Living Organ Donors in Jewish Law

    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...

  22. Rabbi Mordechai Willig Q and A Transition to Clerkship and Residency

    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…

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  23. Rav Asher Weiss on the Role of a Physician in the End of Life

    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...

  24. Treating the Suicidal Patient: The tension between the mandate to heal, and end of life autonomy

    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...

  25. Rabbi Dr. Apfel: Working In a Hospital on Shabbos part 1

    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.

  26. Principles of Medical Care: Treating the non critically ill

    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/...

  27. Principles of Medical Care on Shabbos: Treating the Critically Ill on Shabbos

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

  28. Anatomy Dissection in Halacha: A Skin Deep Dissection of the Sources

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

  29. Rabbi Willig Shomer Shabbos Q&A

    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"…

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  30. Shomer Shabbos Residency: Elective or Imperative? (part 2)

    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:...

  31. Shomer Shabbos Residency: Elective or Imperative? (part 1)

    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-...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Our goal is to represent and provide a voice for Jewish Physicians so that we may advocate for their needs in their medical careers. Such needs include offering channels for providers to seek halachic guidance, advocating for Shabbos accommodating residencies and providing networking opportunities.Additionally, we aim to use our network of physicians to address the public health concerns that face the Jewish communities.

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