Leading With Your Values Series
A Series on Advance Planning in Partnership with Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington The first lecture in the Leading With Your Values series took place on January 28, 2024. Dr.…
Applied Medical Ethics Grand Rounds
A Partnership with the Jewish Physicians Network Ematai, together with the Jewish Physicians Network, presents a new series "Applied Medical Ethics Grand Rounds" which features incredible speakers on important and…
Guidelines for the Ill on Chanukah
We are pleased to share Guidelines for the Ill on Chanukah, taken with permission from Rabbi Dr. Jason Weiner’s book, “Guide to Traditional Jewish Observance in a Hospital.” Please consult with your…
Saving Lives Even After Their Deaths
The family of these thirteen soldiers have donated their organs saving 58 lives. Below you can learn more about each soldier and the lives they saved. We hope and pray…
Jewish Mourning Rituals in a Time of War
Reflections from Israel on Three Important Areas to Focus On In this brief video, Rabbi Brody reflects on three areas of focus in Israel and the Diaspora at this time.…
Ethics of War
Jewish Military Ethics In light of the situation in Israel, we have broadened some of Ematai's work to include the ethical and emotional issues rising for Jews in Israel and…
Ten More Lives Were Saved
Organ Donation in Israel Two IDF soldiers saved many Israelis in both their short lifetimes and their deaths. Roi Nahari z”l and Amichai Rubin z”l were killed while fighting in…
Trauma & Tragedy From Afar
On Sunday, October 15, Rabbi Brody partnered with Dvora Corn OTR, MS and co-founder of Life's Door to discuss managing anxiety, maintaining hope, and supporting loved ones from afar. The…
Guidelines for the Ill on Sukkot
As an educational resource, Ematai is pleased to share Guidelines for the Ill on Sukkot taken with permission from Rabbi Dr. Jason Weiner’s book, “Guide to Traditional Jewish Observance in a Hospital.” Please…
Advance Healthcare & Financial Planning: A Community Fair
First Annual Community Fair Ematai and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center organized the first annual Advance Healthcare & Financial Planning Community Fair on January 7, 2024 in Los Angeles. The fair was…
