Halacha:

Contemporary Issues,  Gittin,  Health,  Medical Ethics,  Medicine,  Mekorot / Responsa Literature,  Responsa,  Science & Medicine 

Machshava:

Science & Medicine 

Collections: R' Kurtz Shu"T First, Ask Questions Later

Description

In this episode, Rabbi Kalman Laufer explores the complex and sensitive topic of "The Gett of Kleeves" and its implications for dementia in Jewish law. Through his analysis of the responsa collected in Sefer Or HaYashar, Rabbi Laufer sheds light on the halachic considerations surrounding divorce and claims of mental incapacity. As a bioethicist and dayan, Rabbi Laufer navigates the intricacies of Jewish law, offering valuable insights for how the Jewish community can better approach these critical issues. To learn from Rabbi Laufer and other esteemed experts, we welcome listens to explore the RIETS Certificate Program in Jewish Bioethics: https://www.yu.edu/riets/bioethics