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…
Halacha in Healthcare Settings
Back for the second year! Starting on November 4th, 2024, join Rabbi Mordechai Torczyner weekly on Monday's at 7:30PM ET for a chabura (advanced class) based on the Nishmat Avraham…
Guidelines for the Ill on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur
As an educational resource, Ematai is pleased to share Guidelines for the Ill on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur taken with permission from Rabbi Dr. Jason Weiner's book, "Guide to Traditional…
Ematai’s Elul Initiative – Teshuva Drashot
Shiur series dedicated in memory of Norman Bulow z"l Recordings below 'Who Will Live and Who Will Die?' Mortality and Teshuva https://youtu.be/hBPPIYbn9HQ Mortality and Teshuva https://youtu.be/hBPPIYbn9HQ Is Our Fate Really…
Netivot Virtual Signing Event
Have you not completed a Netivot advance healthcare directive and conversation guide because you are uncertain of how and when to begin? Watch this video of Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody…
