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Animal Suffering: The Jewish View

Animal Suffering: The Jewish View

Animals and people are kindred spirits, but far from equals.

by Rabbi Dr. Asher Meir, Business Ethics Center of Jerusalem

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Siamese Twins

Siamese Twins

by Rabbi Shraga Simmons

A case of Siamese twins in England has doctors, judges and moralists perplexed. What does Judaism say about all this?

Abortion in Jewish Law

Abortion in Jewish Law

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

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

"Virtually Brain Dead"

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

When is a person no longer considered alive?

Is Stem Cell Research Ethical?

Is Stem Cell Research Ethical?

by Daniel Eisenberg, M.D.

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

Judaism and Vegetarianism

Judaism and Vegetarianism

by Rebbetzin Feige Twerski and Rabbi Shraga Simmons

Where's the beef? Examining the pros and cons.

Age of the Universe

Age of the Universe

by Dr. Gerald Schroeder

How old is the world? Ancient commentators propose that the world may be simultaneously young and old.

Evolution: Rationality vs. Randomness

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.

Jewish Law and the Environment

Jewish Law and the Environment

by Rabbi Barry Freundel

Judaism is replete with highly-refined environmental consciousness.

Matters of Life and Death

Matters of Life and Death

by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan

An exploration of the three cardinal transgressions, legal guidelines in coercive circumstances, and the obligation to save another's life.

Preservation of Life

Preservation of Life

by Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan

Human life is a premier value in Jewish life, often superseding other concerns.

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