Posts tagged Jewish law

As A Rabbi, Philosopher And Physician, Maimonides Wrestled With Religion And Reason

(ANALYSIS) For Maimonides, a 12th century theologian, philosopher, rabbi and physician, there is no true faith without reason. His writings spurred centuries of conflict and were even banned in some Jewish communities. Yet he also penned one of the most famous guides to Jewish law and still stands as one of the most influential rabbis to have ever lived.

Analysis, Judaism, Middle East, NewsRandy L. FriedmanFebruary 26, 2024The Conversation, Rabbi Moses Ben Maimon, Maimonides, Judaism, Jewish law, Rabbis, Philosophy of religion, Randy L. Friedman, news, JewsComment

How Orthodox Jewish Law Is Adapting To In Vitro Fertilization

According to increasingly common interpretations of Orthodox Jewish law, any assisted reproductive technology — including egg and sperm extraction or IVF, which have grown in popularity in recent years — requires the presence of “mashgichim,” Jewish law supervisors. But not all Orthodox Jews agree with the practice.

Australia, Oceania, JudaismNomi KaltmannFebruary 2, 2022Nomi Kaltmann, IVF, Jewish law, Orthodox Jewish law, assisted reproductive technology, egg freezing, mashgichim, Sydney Beth Di, Sydney Beth Din, Orthodox Judaism, Judaism, Primary Feature, Secondary Feature Comments

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