Jason Weiner

Sr. Rabbi & Director of Spiritual Care @ Cedars-Sinai; Rabbi, Knesset Israel Synagogue; Doctorate in Clinical Bioethics; Author.

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The videos from our incredible conference are now available https://t.co/eopuy53P3Q
Also check out this summary of the event:

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Coming soon…

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@moishgold Sure

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Just wrapped a 1.5 year, 33 shiur journey through my favorite Sefer of Tanach - Kohelet (Ecclesiastes).
Wise, witty, sometimes heavy, and worth every second!
If you want to be really really prepared for Sukkot (and life) you can listen to each one here: https://t.co/DQHMdKMgE0

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@ThaddeusPope Any further analysis of this data? And in what sense do you mean “improvements”?

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Grateful to share my latest article in ⁦@Jewish_Action⁩ I deeply appreciate their decision to address this sensitive, increasing and often-overlooked topic, and for inviting me to contribute. https://t.co/0fr8LuGV6o

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Register asap for this incredible program! https://t.co/9vDt7XJbrW

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3️⃣ Chaplains and palliative care professionals are now the most uniquely positioned to make this assessment.

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Excited to share my latest article, published in the same journal where my very first article appeared exactly 20 years ago!

The core argument:

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1️⃣ Despite some opinions to the contrary, the definition of a goses (dying patient) remains relevant and definable today, with significant implications for halakhic decision-making.
2️⃣ There are specific clinical indicators to guide this determination (explored in the article).

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Next week! This will be Rav Weiss’ only public presentation during a very brief trip to LA - don’t miss it

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@RationalSettler Ouch

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When Rabbi Yoel Gold heard this story, he asked me to share the moment with him, I hope you find it as inspiring as I did…

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The Agudah H3 summit is coming to LA! I’ll be speaking in the afternoon. It will be sold out soon. Join us! Register here https://t.co/Vcl2htFpmp

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in which I suggest ways Jewish values can guide us in our developing encounter with AI in medicine, CRISPR gene editing and other cutting edge innovations.

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We are on the cusp of transformational, disruptive changes in our world. It’s the responsibility of our generation to ensure that we engage change responsibly and wisely. I therefore highly recommend this new volume of the Touro Medical Ethics Journal, and of course, my article…

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3. Do I regret having donated a kidney given that soon we may not need human donors anymore?
No! I have no regrets. I’m actually happy this wasn’t developed until after my donation so I could have the opportunity to do so. Anyways, my recipient needed a kidney right away.

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Since this pig kidney transplant occurred, many have reached out to me with interesting questions:
1. Is a Jew permitted to receive a transplant from a pig?
Yes! Just don’t eat it. We do this with heart valves. There is no prohibition against benefit from pig, and it saves life!

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2. Is this a positive development? Yes! There is a severe shortage of organs and developing technology to increase the supply of available life saving organs is a wonderful thing (not that there aren’t some valid concerns about this, but all in all I think it’s a good thing…)