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The Jewish View on Stem Cell Research

The Rabbi. You are only concerned only with issues of Jewish law and philosophy. It is your job to research the Jewish and Halachik (Jewish Law) sources that will lead to an informed decision concerning whether or not Judaism supports stem cell research. Find out what Halachot (points of Jewish Law) must be considered. Decide as to what the Jewish philosophy ought to be concerning the research. Organize your data. Your process is:

1.     Using the links provided, find out the following:

a.      What mitzvot (commandments) and/or prohibitions are encountered when researching stem cell research research.

b.     What Halachik opinions are offered to discuss issues regarding the mitzvot/prohibitions delineated? What are the conclusions?

c.     What other sources, classical and contemporary lend a Jewish viewpoint of philosophy, if not halacha.

2.     Write a “Rabbi’s Report on Stem Cell Research encompassing the issues and answers researched.

3.     Provide an appropriate bibliography

4.     Discuss and hand the completed report to the college student at the summary meeting.

Rabbi Heschel Weiner       June 29, 2005 11:21:09 PM