Presents the discourse in Jewish law and rabbinic literature on bioethical issues, highlighting practical problems in their socio-historical contexts.

How do you define the precise moment of death? Should "pulling the plug" and mercy killings be allowed by law? Is it necessary to control the birth of "test tub

A dialogue between contemporary, Western moral philosophy and the tradition of Legal/Moral Descourse (Halakha).

Drawing on multiple interconnected scriptural and spiritual sources, the Jewish tradition of ethical reflection is intricate and nuanced. This book presents sch

Ethical issues in modern medicine are of great concern and interest to all physicians and health-care providers throughout the world, as well as to the public a