Chapter 1: Yirmiyahu is appointed as a prophet 1. His background: His name and lineage: Yirmiyahu was the son of Chilkiyahu. He was a priest. His place of dwelling: He lived in the city of priests known as Anasos, which was located in the land of Binyamon. The era of […]
11. Resuscitation-May one sign a DNI[1]/DNR[2]/AND[3] order for himself, or for a patient under his care?
11. Resuscitation-May one sign a DNI[1]/DNR[2]/AND[3] order for himself, or for a patient under his care?[4] A. Introduction: Understanding resuscitation and DNI/R consent forms: Resuscitation attempts [i.e. C.P.R.[5]] of one who is under cardiac arrest, or has experienced lung [i.e. respiratory] failure, is a common and proven method of saving […]
10. Critical medical decisions and medical ethics
10. Critical medical decisions and medical ethics: *The following is a mere synopsis on the subject of medical ethics and Halacha, and in all cases, a component Rabbi who is expert in the field of medicine and Halacha is to be contacted. One may not rule to himself based on […]
9. End of life preparations
9. End of life preparations: A. Settling debts:[1] A [fatally] ill person is to be told to take care of any important issues [prior to his passing], such as to pay up any debts that he owes or collect debts that he is owed, and to return any items […]
8. Omens and predictions of illness and death
8. Omens and predictions:[1] There exist mythologies, including from Jewish sources[2], which claim to be able to predict whether an ill person will live or die through certain signs and actions. One is to ignore these matters and place his trust in G-d and not rely on predictions of any […]
7. Changing a name due to illness
7. Changing a name due to illness:[1] It is customary to change the name of a sick person, as the changing of a name tears the evil decree against him.[2] [The name of a person is his channel of life and when the name is changed it has ability to […]
6. Visiting a Sage/Rabbi to Daven for the sick
6. Visiting a Sage/Rabbi:[1] Some Poskim[2] rule that if one has a relative who is sick, he is to visit the community Sage [or Rabbi or Rosh Yeshiva] so that the Sage request mercy on his behalf. ______________________________________________________________________ [1] Rama 335:10 [2] Nimukei Yosef; Ran brought in Beis Hillel 335 […]
5. How to pray for the sick
5. How to pray for the sick: The language:[1] When praying and asking for mercy in the presence of the sick person, then one may do so in any language he desires [even if he also understands Lashon Hakodesh]. When, however, one is not in his presence, he is to […]
4. Laws relating to caretakers of the ill
4. Laws relating to caretakers of the ill: Opposite gender-Male and female nurses:[1] It is permitted for a man who is sick to have a female caretaker. This applies even if the caretaker will need to perform intimate tasks, such as changing the person and helping him go to the […]
3. Keeping a happy atmosphere by an ill patient and not letting him know of the passing of a relative
3. Keeping a happy mood-Not letting him know of the passing of a relative:[1] If one is sick [or old], and there is worry that letting him know of the passing, and breaking his heart, can lead to worsening of his condition, he is not to be told of the […]
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