Science & Medicine

8 Tips for Getting Fit

by Alan Freishtat

How to keep your resolution to get fit and healthy.

It's Your Universe

by Yaakov Astor

Our planet is truly a miracle.

Lose It!

by Alan Freishtat

How to lose weight and keep it off.

Live Organ Donation

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

Does Jewish law permit donating a kidney? What about selling one?

The Alphabet of Life

by David Klinghoffer

DNA is one of the most powerful clues we have of the existence of a spiritual reality.

Swine Flu Ethics

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

A Jewish response to the potential swine flu pandemic.

Life by Accident

by Eric Horowitz, Ph.D.

The odds of random life are so improbable, believing it requires a gigantic leap of faith.

Is Stem Cell Research Ethical?

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

Is the destruction of preexisting pre-embryos permitted for stem cell research?

Galactic Torah

by Alexander Seinfeld

Talmudic wisdom is no "puff of start dust."

Biblical Archeology: Bringing the Bible to Life

by Rabbi Leibel Reznick

Independent sources confirm many of the major and minor characters of the Bible.

Why Clouds?

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

Mystical lessons within the clouds.

Egyptology in the Torah: Biblical Archeology

by Rabbi Leibel Reznick

Contrary to popular Egyptologist belief, the Torah does contain numerous hints of contemporary life in ancient Egypt.

Saving Mr. Golubchuk

by Jonathan Rosenblum

This was no replay of the infamous Terry Schiavo case. Everyone knew the patient wanted to live. Yet the hospital viewed those wishes as irrelevant.

Biblical Archeology: Prophet and the Earthquake

by Rabbi Leibel Reznick

The historicity of Balaam, the non-Jewish prophet.

"Virtually Brain Dead"

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

One year after the death of Terri Schiavo, respect for life continues to erode.

Did Hebron Disappear?

by Rabbi Leibel Reznick

Despite the overwhelming evidence, why do some archeologists claim that Hebron was uninhabited during the times of Moses and Joshua?

Circumcision and the Eighth Day

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

Why should circumcision be the sign of the covenant between the Jews and God?

Brazen New World

by Rabbi Avi Shafran

Ending a human life is not a medical decision, it's a moral one.

Should We Tell Grandpa?

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

Telling a sick person of a death.

An Atheist Turns

by Dr. Gerald Schroeder

Unable to disprove the message, The NY Times tries to discredit the messenger.

A Lesson of Love

by Aryeh Magram

Long live the lichen!

Sanctity of the Human Body

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

Do we own our bodies, or are they only on loan?

Not a Doctor's Decision

by Jonathan Rosenblum

An assault on the concept of the sanctity of life.

Autopsy

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

How do we balance respecting the dead with the need to help the living?

Audio - The Signature of God

by Harold Gans

Have you ever wondered why a sunset is so beautiful, a flower so fragrant, or an apple so tasty?

Altering Genes

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

Would it be good if we could genetically alter human characteristics like IQ and height?

Man of Science, Man of Faith

by Jeff Jacoby

Religious inquiry and scientific investigation can complement each other.

Firefly

by Aryeh Magram

Thou shalt not vacuum thy fellow.

Partial - Birth "Abortion"

by Rabbi Avi Shafran

Do you know what act the law is addressing?

Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer Genes

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

The pros and cons.

The Wonder of Thunder

by Rabbi Boruch Leff

What's the deeper meaning behind the creation of a loud smack right in the middle of a heavy rainstorm?

Judaism and Cosmetic Surgery

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

A comprehensive overview on plastic surgery in Jewish law.

Abortion in Jewish Law

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

The traditional Jewish view of abortion does not fit conveniently into any of the major "camps" in the current debate over abortion.

Killing Me Softly

by Rabbi Avi Shafran

Has the sanctity of human life become passe?

Charlie Darwin's Angels

by Jonathan Rosenblum

Who says the theory of evolution is scientific?

Evolution: Rationality vs. Randomness

by Dr. Gerald Schroeder

An M.I.T. trained scientist takes a look at Darwin, the fossil record, and the likelihood of random evolution.

A Timeless Argument about Creation

by Jeff Jacoby

Eighty years ago, the thought controllers wanted no Darwin; today's thought controllers want only Darwin.

Age of the Universe

by Dr. Gerald Schroeder

According to a possible reading of ancient commentators' description of God and nature, the world may be simultaneously young and old.

Should Terri Schiavo Live or Die?

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

It is a denial of the Jewish ideal of the fundamental value of life that drives the forces that wish to remove Terri Schiavo's feeding tube.

The Branding of a Heretic

by David Klinghoffer

Are religious scientists unwelcome at the Smithsonian?

Judaism and Modern Technology

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

From cloned sheep to implantable chips in human beings, are we moving too fast through uncharted territory?

The Circle of Life

by Rabbi Nosson Slifkin

An ancient text reveals how everything in the natural world is a tapestry of spiritual lessons for life.

Why Medical Ethics?

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

The scientific community, and the medical community in particular, have been the impetus for some of the most barbaric and immoral programs of the 20th century.

Multifetal Pregnancy Reduction In Jewish Law

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

Is it permissible to abort some of the fetuses so that the others stand a reasonable chance of living?

Dangerous Surgery to Save a Life

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

Considering the tremendous value Judaism places on every moment of life, does Jewish law permit one to undergo surgery that carries a very high risk of death?