Category: Health

An overview of what Judaism says about abortion based on the decisions and analysis of the Rabbinical Assembly.

Rabbi Susan Grossman, Rabbi Avram Israel Reisner December 10, 2023 CJLS Halakhah

Iyar and healing refer not just to a named ailment, but overall wellness and health both internally and externally.

Risa Finkelstein Sugarman May 14, 2023 Health Illness

It is considered forbidden to fast on fast days if injurious to one’s health, for the sake of performing positive commandments.

Rabbi Carl Astor, The Observant Life (Book) May 10, 2023 Health Illness

We give thanks to God every day for the gift of life, but recognize that we are mortal and that illness and death will come.

Rabbi Carl Astor, The Observant Life (Book) May 10, 2023 Health Illness

Visiting the sick is counted as one of the mitzvot that is rewarded both in this world and also in the World to Come.

Rabbi Carl Astor, The Observant Life (Book) May 10, 2023 Health Illness

Rabbi Jessica Fisher reflects on the overturning of Roe: Mitzvot are a rope tossed overboard to haul us up from the depths and back to ...

Rabbi Jessica Fisher August 10, 2022 Health Living

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld shares his reflection, before the prayer for our country, on the impact and our civic obligation.

Rabbi Adam Kligfeld August 5, 2022 Health Living

Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal reflects on the overturning of Roe, the emotions she experienced, and the wisdom of Rabbi Chanina.

Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal August 5, 2022 Health Living

We have the opportunity to help teens create long-lasting positive connections to the very traditions they are appropriately questioning.

Risa Finkelstein Sugarman March 31, 2022 Health Illness

How is one with food allergies supposed to feel free when they can’t partake in the matzo balls, charoset, cake, or anything else?

Rachel Packer March 29, 2022 Food Health

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