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Jewish Health & Healing Practices My Jewish Learning

WEBDisease, accident and deformity were considered no less parts of God’s creationthan human beings themselves. Medical treatment was considered meddling with God’s work …

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Ask the Expert: Jews in the Hospital My Jewish Learning

WEBAsk the Expert Your Jewish Question. Ask the Expert. My Jewish Learning is a not-for-profit and relies on your help. Donate. Question: I am a nurse and we are doing education …

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Judaism and Mental Illness My Jewish Learning

WEBJews are not immune to these tendencies, as evidenced by efforts in recent years to foster a more candid discussion about mental illness in the Jewish community. However, there …

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What Are Jewish Genetic Diseases

WEBAs many as one in three AshkenaziJews are estimated to be carriers for one of about 19 genetic diseases. In all, Jews have higher carrier rates for more than 40 genetic …

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Halakhah: The Laws of Jewish Life My Jewish Learning

WEBDonate. The root of the Hebrewterm used to refer to Jewish law, halakhah, means “go” or “walk.”. Halakhah, then, is the “way” a Jew is directed to behave in every aspect of life, …

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Illness & Healing My Jewish Learning

WEBAncient Judaism acclaimed God as source of health and illness, with sickness a divine-mandated punishment for individual and communal sins. In the Bible, God is viewed as …

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Is Kosher Food Healthier

WEBThe laws of keeping kosher are ancient, and many have sought an explanation for their origin — especially the Jewish taboo against eating pig — in the idea that this diet …

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Pikuach Nefesh: The Jewish Value of Saving a Life

WEBThis idea, known as pikuach nefesh, is derived from two main sources. One, preferred by the 12th century scholar Maimonides, is the verse in Leviticus 18:5: “You shall keep My …

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About HereNow My Jewish Learning

WEBHereNow is a teen-led online and in-person initiative promoting mental health, well-being, and resilience through innovative content and creativity.. We provide a platform and …

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Saving a Life (Pikuach Nefesh) My Jewish Learning

WEBThe preservation of human life takes precedence over all the other commandments in Judaism. The Talmud emphasizes this principle by citing the verse from Leviticus [18:5]: …

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Morning Blessings My Jewish Learning

WEBThe blessings over Torah study constitute the next major section of the morning prayers. These blessings thank God for giving the Torah to the Jewish people. An additional …

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Shalom: Peace in Hebrew My Jewish Learning

WEBOf course, shalom also denotes the opposite of war, as in “a time for war, and a time for peace” (Ecclesiastes 3:8), for the absence of war, too, suggests an orderly, prosperous, …

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Jewish Prayer for the Sick: Mi Sheberach My Jewish Learning

WEBOne of the central Jewish prayers for those who are ill or recovering from illness or accidents is the Mi Sheberach. The name is taken from its first two Hebrew words. With …

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Directory of Jewish Genetic Diseases My Jewish Learning

WEBDonate. The following diseases are included in the basic panel for genetic testing recommended by the Jewish Genetic Diseases Consortium. An additional 19 are …

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What Is the Meaning of Chai

WEBChai (חי) is the Hebrew word for life. The word, consisting of two Hebrew letters —chet (ח) and yud (י)— is a Jewish symbol, frequently appearing on pendants and other jewelry. …

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Jewish Perspectives on End-of-Life Care My Jewish Learning

WEBThis post is part of a series sponsored by and developed in partnership with MJHS Health System and UJA-Federation of New York to raise awareness and facilitate …

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Judaism, Hospice and Palliative Care: Questions and Answers

WEBHospice is an approach to caring for individuals who are suffering from terminal illnesses and are expected to live for six months or less. Patients are typically referred to hospice …

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Why Russian Jews Are Obsessed With This Salad The Nosher

WEBCombine all of the shredded and sliced vegetables together in a large bowl. Season with salt, and toss until everything is coated. For the dressing, whisk together …

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