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Judaism, Jewish, Jews
- Materials at the NMSU Library
- Jewish
Vegetarianism -- Theological Perspectives on Judaism and Vegetarianism
- This non-schlarly article discusses the medical evidence for a vegetarian
diet and asserts that Jewish teachings prescribes such a diet. Includes
a question and answer section. Last visited: 7/2007.
- The
Thirteen Principles of Jewish Medical Ethics
- The Thirteen Principles of Harofei Yaakov Ben Ben-Tzion Halevi are
presented with commentary. Following the links at the bottom of the
page for information related to food and diet. Last Reviewed:
7/2007.
- National Organizations:
- Jerusalem Center for
Research: Halacha and Medicine
- The Center "studies the halachic implications of modern medical developments
and practice. This research forms the basis for educational activities
and consultation in the field of medical ethics for the medical and
lay communities...." Look under the case studies area to find a few
medical cases and how they were resolved within Jewish law. Also check
under the publications area, where a lengthy article regarding smoking
can be found. Last Reviewed: 7/2007.
- National Institute
of Judaism and Medicine
- "Founded in 1988, provides the opportunity for dialogue and assessment
of the ever-expanding world of possibilities opened by the advance of
medical science in light of the millenniums-old Jewish ethical and philosophic
tradition. Last Reviewed: 7/2007.
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