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Maimonides was not only the greatest Torah scholar of his generation, but one of its leading physicians. Maimonides wrote many treatises in how to take care of one's health. But what would Maimonides say about modern medical issues?

Maimonides and Modern Medical Issues

Applying the Rambam's Ideas to Today

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By Daniel Eisenberg
Dr. Daniel Eisenberg is with the Department of Radiology at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia and an Assistant Professor of Diagnostic Imaging at Thomas Jefferson University School of Medicine. He sat on the Albert Einstein Medical Center Institutional Ethics Committee, and now serves on the Institutional Review Board (IRB). He has served as the medical ethics scholar-in-residence since 2001 for the New England Institute for Jewish Studies in Jerusalem and lectures for the Schlesinger Institute for Medical Halachic Research at Shaarei Tzeddek Medical Center in Jerusalem. Many of Dr. Eisenberg’s articles can be found at his website.
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July 15, 2012
A true Healer!
This is an excellent introduction to the genius that is Maimonides. The depth and width of his genuine concern of others' well being (physical and spiritual) is profound and Dr Eisenberg provides an inspiring perspective of how far advanced is the RAMBAM's insights. This should be mandatory viewing by all those involved in the health care profession. Thank you!
Dr. Avraham ben Rafael Schapera
July 13, 2012
Maimonides
Dear Jabad,
I studied Maimonides in college as a Spanish major. I only learned about his philosophy. This lecture on him was fascinating. I had no idea he had done all the things mentioned in this video.

Thank you very much,
Esther Mae Gorton
Esther Mae Gorton
Milwaukee, WI, U.S.A.
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