Rabbi Jason Weiner
Why Jewish Vaccine Advocates Shouldn’t be Condescending Towards Those Who Are Hesitant
We should treat individuals who hold these views with respect and listen to their concerns.
‘Telechaplaincy’ is Effective and Can Lead to Meaningful Spiritual Conversations
We consistently have been surprised at the depth and profundity of many of these calls, and the ability to forge meaningful connections.
It’s Better to Be Safe Than in the ICU
Toward the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic surge in Los Angeles, local rabbis made the incredibly difficult decision to close most synagogues, day schools...
Jewish Ethical Questions Around Developing a Coronavirus Vaccine
The coronavirus pandemic has given rise to some of the most complex and significant medical-ethics dilemmas in recent history, namely the question of triaging...
The Power of the Second Chance
In honor of the completion of the 7 1/2-year cycle of Talmud study this month, and the publication of its new translation of the...
Ancient Wisdom and Modern Medicine
Huddled over the hospital bed, the high-school students worked at placing a breathing tube down the throat of an elderly “patient” whose vital signs...
A New Jewish Health Care Directive
The first Jewish advance health care directive made its appearance in Genesis, when Jacob, nearing the end of his life, implored Joseph to bury...
Why a Jewish Hospital Has a Christmas Concert
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center once dutifully held a holiday concert. The annual show, put on in a small auditorium on the periphery of the medical...
