Medical Halacha On The Parsha

Join Rabbi Yosef Sprung as he explores contemporary medical halachic topics through essays connected to the weekly Parshah. Ranging from medical emergencies on Shabbos to assisted reproductive technology and surrogacy to autopsies and end-of-life issues, these fascinating discussions, written in a user-friendly style, are sure to captivate every reader, from layperson to physician.

For almost two decades, Rabbi Sprung has served as the senior halachic assistant and Rosh Beis Medrash for HaGaon Rav Asher Weiss shlit”a . He is also the founder of the Beis Medrash Govoha for Medical Halacha in conjunction with the Technion American Medical School in Israel.

“The author is extremely knowledgeable about these topics, and indeed, the essays are clear and enlightening... I am certain that many will benefit and gain from this sefer.”

HaGaon Rav Asher Weiss shlit”a