Jewish Thought
Jewish Views on Partial Birth Abortion
Most (but not all) rabbinic authorities consider "partial birth abortion" on the same terms as other abortions.
The Soul of a Fetus
In Judaism, the question of when "ensoulment" takes place is both unanswerable and irrelevant to the issue of abortion.
What Hasidic Jews Believe
Though Hasidism is not a homogenous philosophy, there are certain ideas common to its many subgroups.
Jewish Ethics Confronts Modernity
The adaptation of the Jewish ethical tradition to modern life.
Maimonides on the Six Orders of the Mishnah
The sequence of the six orders follows the precedent of Scripture
Quiz: Jewish Business Ethics
The World of Work and Commerce in the Jewish Tradition. Jewish Business Ethics. Featured Articles on Business Ethics.
The Parameters of Abortion in Judaism
Abortions are sometimes permitted when the pregnant woman is at risk.
The Beginning of Life in Judaism
According to Jewish law, human life begins at birth, not conception.
Jewish Bioethics 101
The relationship between Jewish law, Jewish ethics, and the ethical principles of general society are navigated differently by different Jewish authorities. However, there is one principle that can be singled out for its prominence in Jewish bioethical di