Pikuach nefesh on Shabbat, surrogate motherhood, assisted reproduction techniques, pre-implantation genetic diagnosis: a partial list of the variety of contemporary issues of Jewish bioethics that were considered at the five International Yarchei Kallahs in Halacha and Medicine that took place in Jerusalem. Physicians were paired with avreichim for chevruta learning and shiurim were delivered by Gedolai Hador in Israel.

Bowing to repeated requests from American physicians who were not able to participate in Jerusalem, JCR staff is planning the First Annual American Yarchei Kallah in Halacha and Medicine. It is scheduled to take place February 20 -23, 2003 in the Five Towns area of New York.

Join us for a long weekend filled with the Yeshiva atmosphere of learning with a chevruta and outstanding shiurim delivered by American Gedolai hador. Delve in depth into traditional sourcetexts concerning Jewish bio-ethics.

Participants in the Jerusalem Yarchei Kallah have unanimously agreed in the positive reactions:
Dr. Harvey Hirsh, pediatrician, described the experience as "the best of my life."
Dr. Joshua Kunin, surgeon, called it "an incredible learning opportunity."
Dr. Leon Zacarowicz, pediatric neurologist, a cofounder of the Jerusalem program, said "...this is the first and only Yarchie Kallah in the world which pairs physicians with Rabbinic scholars."

Tentative Schedule

CME credits

Participants may acquire 20 Grade 1, CME credits from the New York Medical College. Forms will be available at the YKUSA registration desk in the Young Israel of Lawrence Synagogue.

Arrangements

Travel arrangements to YKUSA are the responsibility of the participants. The incoming airport of choice is Kennedy as it is situated within 1/2 hour from the Lawrence area.

Friday, Shabbat and Sunday meals will be available to participants. For Thursday and Friday, arrangements will be made with a local restaurant. Shabbat meals will be offered in the Young Israel social hall. We strongly encourage all participants to join us for Shabbat meals; it will provide positive continuity of learning and of yeshiva atmosphere. Please see the registration form.

For those who require lodging, please contact the YKUSA secretariat. Hospitality will be arranged with local families.

All learning materials will be provided by the organizers. Please indicate on the registration form, your level of learning so that adequate sourcetexts in Hebrew and English can be prepared and chevrutot and tutors arranged.

For further information, please contact us at: Telefax:972-2-538-3558, Email: ykusa@j-c-r.org

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