Course Description
As pastoral care providers, rabbis are frequently asked questions regarding medical ethics. In this course, the havruta will discuss some of the most frequent questions asked of rabbis, chaplains and other care providers and how halacha responds from a pluralistic viewpoint.
This course is 1 credit towards smicha
What Students Will Learn
The havruta will meet for six session and approach topics of Jewish medical ethics, including: reproductive technology, abortion, organ and tissue donation, disease mitigation transitioning to hospice and palliative care, and withdrawal of life sustaining care.
Prerequisite Knowledge
Completion of at least one quarter of ethics (at PRS) is recommended. If you haven’t taken the course but are still interested in this havruta, please reach out to the instructor for a private conversation.
Materials
Access to sefaria.org during sessions. Other readings will be supplied by educator.
Learning Assessment
The student will write an essay on a Jewish medical ethics question (supplied by the instructor).
Credits Earned
1 elective credit towards smicha
Meeting Time Availability & Course Price
Meeting Time Availability
Sunday after 12:00 PM ET
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday between 7:00-10:00 PM ET
Other times might be available by request.
Course Price (USD)
$450
Payment Methods Accepted
Paypal, Venmo
Getting Started
Reach out to Rabbi Amanda Flaks by email: rabbiamandaflaks@gmail.com
Meet Your Instructor
Learning Verification
When your havrutah is completed, have your educator fill out the form below and give it back to you. Please provide the form to them if they do not already have it. Then upload the filled-out Brit Limmud to the quiz associated with this havrutah course.
