• #152 - Jewish Physicians III – Ottoman Vignettes and Halachic Questions feat. Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz

  • Feb 13 2025
  • Length: 56 mins
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#152 - Jewish Physicians III – Ottoman Vignettes and Halachic Questions feat. Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz

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  • In Eastern Europe quacks and soothsayers were in abundance, as were invented remedies whilst the Ottoman Empire provided refuge from Spain but came with its own risk.

    But do the best doctors end up in Hell according to Jewish tradition? Can one give a vaccine that also kills people? And may one smoke on Shabbos to perform better surgery?

    Chapters

    00:00 The Landscape of Medical Practice in 18th Century Russia

    02:55 The Role of Jewish Physicians in Europe

    05:52 The Influence of Jewish Medical Practitioners in the Ottoman Empire

    12:08 Challenges Faced by Jewish Physicians in France and Germany

    18:00 The Ethical Dilemmas of Medical Practice

    27:04 Reflections on the Medical Profession and Its Perception

    27:50 The Weight of Medical Decisions

    28:47 Personal Anecdotes and Cultural Reflections

    32:31 Halachic Insights in Medical Practice

    34:23 Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine

    40:12 The Role of Transparency in Medical Decisions

    41:20 Halachic Questions in Medical Scenarios
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