The Second Annual International Conference
Jewish Perspectives on Bioethics in the 21st Century
A Pluralistic Discussion

Sunday & Monday
October 10-11, 1999
(Columbus Day Weekend)
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Boston University
Boston, MA
 

Jointly Sponsored By

American Physicians Fellowship
for Medicine in Israel
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The Center for Judaic Studies
Boston University
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The Center for Bioethics
University of Pennsylvania
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The Finkelstein Institute
Jewish Theological Seminary
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Center for the Study of Ethics
Hebrew Union College - U. of Cinc.
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The Center for Jewish Ethics
Reconst. Rabbinical College
 

In Cooperation With

Combined Jewish Philanthropies
of Greater Boston
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Law, Medicine, & Ethics Program
BU Schools of Med., Pub. Health
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Intl. Ctr. for Ethics, Justice
Brandeis University
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Division of Medical Ethics
Harvard Medical School
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Synagogue Council of Mass.
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Institute of Jewish Law, BU
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Hillel House, BU
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Hadassah Boston
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Hebrew College

Jewish Comm'ty Rel. Council
of Greater Boston
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Natl. Assoc. of Jewish Chaplains

[sponsor links]

Introduction: A Conference on Jewish Bioethics

Following our successful founding conference in Philadelphia last year, APF and a variety of affiliated groups are busily planning our next conference, to be held in Boston on Sunday and Monday of Columbus Day weekend in October 1999. The upcoming conference will continue our theme: "Jewish Perspectives on Bioethics in the 21st Century".

The conference will bring together an impressive group of bioethicists, philosophers, clinicians, rabbis, communal leaders, and other scholars from across the Jewish spectrum to engage in a pluralistic, cross-disciplinary conversation about important topics in Jewish Bioethics today.

Speakers. Two dozen distinguished scholars will be making presentations, including Rabbi Lord Immanuel Jakobovits and Rabbi Elliott Dorff. [list of faculty and conference committee]

Sessions. Plenary sessions at the conference will include:

  • "Is There a Jewish Bioethics?" (an exploration of the root philosophical and theological bases for a Jewish Bioethics)
  • "Health Priorities for the Jewish Community"
  • "Reproductive Technologies: Views from Israel and the United States"
  • "Termination of Life" (a chavrusa-style approach to a relevant case study)

In addition, there will also be several smaller segments of the conference with over a dozen breakout sessions and conference workshops to choose from. [full conference schedule]

CME Credits. Continuing Medical Education (CME) credits will be offered. [details]

Conference Site/Hotels. Thinking of attending? Here's some more information you might be interested in to help you plan, including conference location, hotels, food, and parking. [conference logistics]

Who Should Attend? This conference is appropriate for health care providers, rabbis, academics, bioethicists, communal leaders, and others interested in the intersection of medicine, ethics, and Judaism.

To Register. You can call APF to receive a registration flyer (but no registrations will be accepted over the phone), or you can submit your application information electronically (you will still need to send your payment by direct mail). [registration form]

Join the Conversation. Please join us for on-line discussions of Jewish Bioethics and other related issues. [APF discussion forums]

For info, contact: American Physicians Fellowship for Medicine in Israel (APF)
2001 Beacon Street, Suite 210, Boston, MA 02135
Phone: (617) 232-5382, Fax: (617) 739-2616, Email: bioethics@apfmed.org send email to APF