Jewish Bioethics Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish bioethics?

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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
The traditional Jewish principle guiding end-of-life decisions is that nothing can be done to hasten death, but _____________ can be removed.
Question 2 of 10
From a Jewish perspective, what is the best way of screening for genetic diseases?
Question 3 of 10
According to Jewish law, when does a fetus acquire the rights of a person?
Question 4 of 10
According to Jewish law, is the morning-after pill permitted?
Question 5 of 10
According to most traditional Jewish authorities, who is legally considered the father of a child born via donor sperm?
Question 6 of 10
According to Jewish law, actively hastening the death of a dying person is akin to what?
Question 7 of 10
True or False: All Jews are pro-choice.
Question 8 of 10
True or false: Jewish law always forbids organ donation.
Question 9 of 10
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are
Question 10 of 10
What is the rabbinic position on stem cell research?
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