Decisions of Fate

Lesson 1: Experimental Treatments Tuesday, November 12, 7:30 p.m.

When emerging treatments offer hope of recovery, when is the risk justified? Discover the Jewish ethics of risking your life in the hope of extending your long-term prospects.

Lesson 2: Extending Life Tuesday, November 19, 7:30 p.m.

How does Judaism balance the desire to preserve life with concerns of reducing suffering? See how Jewish values inform a dignified approach to end-of-life care and advance medical directives.

Lesson 3: A Body’s Dignity Tuesday, December 3, 7:30 p.m.

Might autopsy violate the dignity of the human body? Learn the Jewish view on the respect to which the deceased is entitled and how the sanctity of human life continues after death.

Lesson 4: Pregnancy Questions Tuesday, December 10, 7:30 p.m.

Explore questions of pregnancy through the lens of Jewish texts. Is a fetus a human life or a part of the mother’s body? When pregnancy endangers a woman’s life, may she, in good conscience, carry the pregnancy to term?

The CYP Academy is a series of text-based Torah courses covering a variety of relevant, contemporary topics paired with a delectable dinner. Textbook included. Adress upon RSVP. 

Complete a course to receive a $200 voucher towards a life-changing CYP Encounter, with a diverse set of opportunities throughout the year. 

Course Cost: $36
Complimentary access for Chai Society members. (Not a member yet? Click HERE to join).