Jewish Bioethics Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish bioethics?

When Jewish thinkers consider issues like euthanasia, abortion, and organ donation, they articulate diverse positions on the relationship between Jewish law, Jewish ethics, and secular ethics. How much do you know about Jewish bioethics?

Question 1 of 10
In the Talmud, the vital sign distinguishing life and death is
Question 2 of 10
True or False: There is a case of genetic engineering in the Bible.
Question 3 of 10
Which of these legal and ethical issues are still up for debate among Jewish authorities?
Question 4 of 10
According to the Talmud, when does a soul enter a baby's body?
Question 5 of 10
Which Jewish tenet overrides all others in the debate regarding whether organ donation should be permissible acccording to Jewish law?
Question 6 of 10
According to some Orthodox rabbinic authorities there is concern that the use of donor sperm to impregnate a woman who was having trouble conceiving would constitute what?
Question 7 of 10
According to Jewish law, is therapeutic genetic engineering and gene manipulation sanctioned?
Question 8 of 10
Which of the following denominations allow organ donation?
Question 9 of 10
What is the rabbinic position on stem cell research?
Question 10 of 10
According to Jewish law, what is a goses?

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