End of Life Decisions

Modern medical ethics are trending away from Torah values. The Torah’s view is that every moment of life is of infinite value, whereas the view of many in the medical world is to judge the value of life by its “quality.”

This has many ramifications, including the need for a Halachic Living Will and careful preparation for and consideration of one’s medical decisions.

May 23, 2017

From This World to the Next A Selection of Amazing True Stories about Jewish Burial and the Afterlife

Burial / Funeral, Cremation, Death & Afterlife, End of Life Decisions

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March 10, 2017

“To Will or Not to Will” Responsible Decisions for Life Here and Hereafter. Video by Rabbi Krohn, hosted by TorahAnytime.com

End of Life Decisions, End of Life Information & Direction

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February 15, 2017

Death, Burial, and Beyond Making the Proper Decisions for Your Loved Ones. Video by Rabbi Zohn

Death & Afterlife, End of Life Decisions, End of Life Information & Direction

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January 11, 2017

Drawing up a WillDayan Shlomo Cohen examines what is involved in creating a Halachic Will. Hosted by Naaleh.com

End of Life Decisions, End of Life Information & Direction

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November 3, 2016

DC City Council Votes to Allow Physician Assisted Suicide. A frank perspective on the changing culture allowing people to end their lives when they feel it’s not worth living.

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October 14, 2016

South Florida Jewish Cemetery

Cremation, End of Life Decisions

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September 29, 2016

Lessons from Martin Mendelsohn, Jewish Press The tragic cremation of Martin Mendelsohn could have been prevented with a simple form.</br

Cremation, End of Life Decisions, Cremation vs. Burial, Making Preparations

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September 29, 2016

Failing to Prepare is Preparing Your Family to Fail OU Shabbat Shalom The more the deceased has planned, organized, and communicated his or her wishes, the less speculation, conflict, and compounded pain the bereaved will face at their time of loss and grief.

End of Life Decisions, Making Preparations

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September 29, 2016

A Dry Run with Death, Aish.com A practical, 12-point checklist of questions to consider in advance which will ease the pain and stress, and likely prevent disputes, at the time of loss.

End of Life Decisions, Making Preparations

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September 29, 2016

The Right to Die, Rabbi Yitzchok Breitowitz A Halachic analyses of physician assisted suicide.

End of Life Decisions, Choosing Death With Dignity

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September 29, 2016

True Death With Dignity, Aish.com Proponents of assisted suicide laws refer to it as ‘death with dignity.’ Rabbi Kalman Packouz explains the Jewish view of the true meaning of a ‘dignified death.’

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September 29, 2016

“Death With Dignity?” Aish.com Many states are advancing legislation allowing physicians to prescribe lethal doses of medication to terminal patients. As a Jew and as a doctor, Dr. Freedman responds to this troubling trend.

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September 29, 2016

When a Medical Proxy Saves a Life, New York Times A 93-year-old woman’s life is saved by a healthcare proxy, leading to 9 years of joy, energy and dancing.

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September 29, 2016

Do Not Resuscitate: What Young Doctors Would Choose, New York Times 88% of young doctors would choose to sign a “Do Not Resuscitate” order if they were in the situation that faces many of their patients, allowing their own doctors to let them die.

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September 29, 2016

Why I hope to Die at 75, TheAtlantic.com “By the time I am 75, I will have lived a complete life. Here is a simple truth that many of us seem to resist: living too long is also a loss.”

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September 29, 2016

How to Die, New York Times The “Liverpool Pathway,” growing in popularity in England and other countries, directs medical professionals to promote choices a patient can make to enjoy, rather than prolong, their final days.

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September 29, 2016

Awareness & Preparation The Halachic Living Will is an essential document for every adult (18 and up). This 12-minute video discusses the Torah community’s view of to rising end-of-life challenges, and our responsibility to be prepared.

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September 29, 2016

What Jewish Families Need to Know About Hospice Care, Jewish Action Hospice care is a challenging decision, particularly for those looking to follow Halachah.

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September 29, 2016

Two Documents Every 18 Year Old Should Sign, Forbes In most states, parents do not have the authority to make healthcare or financial decisions for children over the age of 18 without the proper legal documents.

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September 29, 2016

Where is That Advance Care Directive? New York Times Once you have a signed Halachic Living Will, make sure it can be found easily. The EMES Card comes with a sleeve to attach it to your Driver’s License/ID Card.

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