This book presents an in-depth ethical and religious analysis, from classic Jewish sources, of 38 important topics in modern medical practice. Subjects include contraception, artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, surrogate motherhood, sex predetermination, abortion and pregnancy reduction, genetic screening, gene therapy, cloning, euthanasia, quality of life, death and dying, organ transplantation, autopsy, embalming and cremation, animal and human experimentation, scarce resource allocation, managed care, cosmetic surgery, the disabled, unconventional therapies. AIDS, smoking, physicians' fees, medical confidentiality, and much more. The book is an indispensable reference work for those interested in the Jewish view on these and other biomedical dilemmas in the twenty-first century.

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"The essays in this volume present interpretations of themes in major Jewish texts and thinkers, as well as treatments of significant issues in Jewish theology and ethics. It offers philosophical readings of biblical narratives, analyses of topics in the thought of Maimonides, Rabbi Abraham Isaac Kook and Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, and critical and constructive examinations of divine providence, religious anthropology, free will, 9/11, evil, Halakhah and morality, altruism, autonomy in Jewish medical ethics, and the epistemology of religious belief. The author frequently brings Jewish philosophy and law into dialogue with contemporary Anglo-American philosophy. The book serves scholars and students of Jewish philosophy and law, and is suitable for inclusion in syllabi of undergraduate and graduate courses''--Provided by the publisher.

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The awesome medical breakthroughs today raise perplexing ethical questions for the Torah world. Written for the scholar and general reader alike, this second volume in a series contains a treasure trove of information, such as cloning, stem cell research, hazardous medical procedures, controversy concerning circumcision, and more.

Though we are usually unaware of it, the lines of spiritual battle are drawn early in life and persist til our last day. In this intriguing book, the renowned Rabbi Abraham J. Twerski, M.D. delineates how the tactics of the yetzer hara are carefully tailored to each individual and how tenaciously it attempts to hold us in its grip. "And yet, Dr. Twerski assures us, we each have the ability to triumph over temptation and live productive, holy, Jewish lives. This special book was written to teach us to galvanize our spiritual and emotional resources to battle the specific challenges inherent in today's lifestyle. While the yetzer hara is as old as Creation itself, the inducements at his disposal in our generation are new and varied. Dr. Twerski shows us how to guard ourselves against them. "Utilizing Torah wisdom and his deep insight into human psychology, he pinpoints the many factors that challenge us and recommends techniques to bring them under our control. Addressing pressing problems such as family conflict, at-risk teens and depression, he offers realistic advice blended with Jewish compassion. "Dr. Twerski's counsel is enhanced by the guidance of numerous contemporary Torah sages - including Rabbis Avrohom Pam, Shlomo Wolbe, and Eliezer Menachem Man Shach, among other notables - whose profound comments parallel his own forthright analysis of the roots of our personal and societal problems. "From common anxiety to substance abuse, from the rush of daily obligations to the unique tensions of the "sandwich generation," Dr. Twerski discusses a broad range of modern ills and helps us feel confident that we can, in fact, strengthen our will and overcome them. "Rabbi Dr. Abraham J. Twerski, a Torah scholar and scion of the founders of the Chassidic movement, is founder and medical director of the Gateway Rehabilitation Center and the author of 40 books. In The Enemy Within, he helps us all gain new insights into our crucial daily battles.