Life Support in Jewish Law
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Is being put on a ventilator for life support allowed in Judaism? If yes, is there a time limit for how long to be on a ventilator? Same question for a stomach feeding tube.Thank you. Richard Wallach
Permitted Alternative Medicine
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Hi Rabbi,
There are many fields in alternative medicine. There are a few that are interesting to specialize in. If I mention the names of them would you be able to tell me if there's anything wrong with the field, because I heard that certain things may be forbidden?
Measles Vaccine
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Is there a religious reason that the children / people of Williamsburg have not had the measles vaccine?
Taking Medication on a Fast Day
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What is halacha regarding taking medications on fast days?
Vaccinations
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What is the Jewish community's opinion about vaccination? Does the religion allow it? Thank you very much!
Organ Donation and Transplants
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Hi, what is the basic Jewish view of organ donation and transplants? I know that in general that autopsies are seen as a desecration of the body, but what if a person's organs will save another person's life?
Vaccinations
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Are we required to immunize our children? Since the scientific knowledge is not 100% accurate and there seems to be a degree of proof that vaccines in fact damage children permanently and sometimes they can cause death ... are we allowed to vaccinate children?