Feb 13 2025 56 mins 45
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
