Navigating Kibud Av V’Em and Care as Our Parents Age
Ematai recently held a virtual panel discussion on March 30th on "The Mitzvah & the Challenge, Navigating Kibud Av V'Em as Our Parents Age. Dr. Naalla Schreiber, Director of Psychiatry…
2nd Annual LA Community Health Fair
After last year's successful health fair, we are back in LA for a second year! Join us on March 9th from 9am-12:15pm at Beth Jacob Congregation in Beverly Hills. There…
DNR: Medical and Halachic Perspectives
In partnership with the Jewish Physicians Network (JPN), Rabbi Brody and Ematai medical advisory board member, Dr. Jonah (Yonah) Rubin, led a discussion on DNR and halacha on January 26th,…
Two Projects in Memory of Robert M. Beren, z”l
Newly Named Helpline and New Book Series Ematai is thrilled to announce the dedication of two important projects: Robert M. Beren Medical Halacha Helpline & Robert M. Beren Book Series…
Israeli Medical Power of Attorney Documents
Ematai's Netivot Advance Directive Initiative is now available in Israel! Ematai has adapted two of the Israeli medical power of attorney forms in Hebrew and in English. The documents have…
The Jerusalem Post Features Ematai
An Interview with Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody in The Jerusalem Post Rabbi Brody was recently interviewed by The Jerusalem Post for a feature article about Ematai. The article can be…
Parshat Vayechi Events
In Parshat Vayechi, which we read this coming Shabbat, January 11th, we reflect on Yaakov Avinu's foresight and caring in guiding his family’s future during his final days. The story…
We Need to Talk About This
A Panel Discussion on Halacha, Aging, and End-of-Life Care On January 12, Ematai led a special event in partnership with Congregation Bnai Yeshurun and the RCBC. Rabbi Elliot Schrier moderated…
Jewish Organ Donation FAQ
How to Register as a Halachic Organ Donor Register online with a local registry Specify that you only authorize your organs to be used for transplantation and not for research…
Fighting Against Assisted Dying
Jewish law prohibits assisted dying (also known as assisted euthanasia, physician assisted suicide, or medical assistance in dying). Ematai has been working with Jewish and non-Jewish allies to push back…
