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Lehrhaus
From Graduation to Contagion: Jewish Physicians Confront Plague in 1631
8 Sep 2020
In this article, the author explores the experiences of Jewish physicians during the Bubonic Plague in 1631 in Padua, Italy. The author discusses the histori...
8 Sep 2020
Lehrhaus
Incensed by Coronavirus: Prayer and Ketoret in Times of Epidemic
15 Mar 2020
The article discusses the Orthodox Jewish community's response to the Coronavirus epidemic, addressing technical aspects of contagion and transmission based ...
15 Mar 2020
Jewish Action
Kidney Donation in Jewish Law: A Testimony to the Progress of Science and Medical Halachah
29 Oct 2010
The essay discusses the evolution of kidney donation in Jewish law, highlighting the historical context and halachic considerations surrounding living kidney...
29 Oct 2010
Jewish Action
Halachic Aspects of Vaccination
8 Dec 2008
In the late 18th century, vaccination emerged as a method to prevent smallpox, despite being controversial due to risks. Jewish rabbis debated the halachic i...
8 Dec 2008