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Jewish Medical Ethics: Where Halakha Meets Medicine
Jewish medical ethics — rooted in pikuach nefesh (saving life) — addresses organ donation, abortion, end-of-life care, genetic testing, IVF, and stem cells. Discover how halakha navigates the intersection of ancient law and modern medicine.
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Jewish Views on Abortion: What the Tradition Actually Says
Jewish law on abortion is neither 'pro-life' nor 'pro-choice' in the way American politics uses those terms. The tradition holds that a fetus is not a full person until birth, that the mother's life always takes precedence, and that abortion is sometimes not only permitted but required.
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