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The Mitzvah of Health

WEBWe could even go so far as to think of it as a foundational mitzvah. Our tradition calls the mitzvah of health shmirat haguf — literally, “guarding the body.”. In the …

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A New Jewish Health Care Directive

WEBRabbi Jason Weiner. July 9, 2018. Photo from Wikipedia. The first Jewish advance health care directive made its appearance in Genesis, when Jacob, nearing the end of his life, …

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A Jew’s Duty: Healing Oneself and Others

WEBTaking care of oneself and healing others is a way to fulfill this obligation. Because poverty is an affront to the dignity inherent in us as God’s creations, all those …

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The newly revealed health benefits of circumcision

WEBIn their findings, neonatal circumcision may result in a reduction of prostate cancer by 15 percent. The theory behind this benefit is simple. In an uncircumcised …

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Dr. Alona Pulde and Dr. Matthew Lederman: “Wellness to …

WEB1/4 tsp salt. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Make your flax egg by mixing the ground flax and water and allow it to sit, while you prepare the rest. In a large bowl, …

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As Mental Health Fault Lines Deepen, the Time to Act is Now

WEBIf we have, in fact, turned a corner, the heightened consciousness surrounding mental well-being is a long time coming. It is inarguably an outgrowth of the …

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Genetic Testing Could Be Life-Saving for Ashkenazi Jews

WEBWhen Cedars-Sinai Medical Center OB-GYN oncologist Dr. Beth Karlan was a student at Harvard University in the 1970s, she was doing

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How Jewish Health Care Reformers Raised the Bar for Medical …

WEBABRAHAM FLEXNER (1866-1959) b . Louisville, Kentucky. The academic reformer. Abraham Flexner was an unlikely candidate to be one of the greatest …

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A Deep Dive into Jewish L.A.

WEBBy the post-World War II era in the 1940s, Los Angeles’ Jewish population had evolved from a marginal community to a center of Jewish influence and growth. By …

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Mental Health Maverick: Through 'Talk With Zach,' Teenager Zach

WEBTWZ offers an antidote to the damage of isolation, shaming and other risks of social media: by offering teens a space to feel less alone and stigmatized, and part of …

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Survival and Dignity in Viktor Frankl’s Legacy

WEB00:00. 00:00. Viktor Frankl, survivor of four concentration camps, had a secret to happiness: Don’t strive for it. As a professor, he repeatedly advised his students to …

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Timothy Snyder Ties Freedom to Health in ‘Our Malady’

WEBJonathan Kirsch. September 11, 2020. “Health and history” is how Timothy Snyder describes the focal point of his latest book, “Our Malady: Lessons in Liberty From a …

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A New Initiative Calling on Mental Health Professionals to Help …

WEBJanuary 24, 2024. Dr. Orli Peter administering neurostimulation therapy in Beverly Hills (Photo Credit: Sepi Makabi). A legion of mental health professionals are putting their …

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The Los Angeles Jewish Home Is Now Los Angeles Jewish Health

WEB00:00. 00:00. On July 5, the Los Angeles Jewish Home unveiled its new name: Los Angeles Jewish Health. This update aligns with the broad spectrum of care …

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LA’s Largest, Female-Led Nonprofit Is Jewish—and Is Doing …

WEBMaman, which means “mother” in Persian, became a registered nonprofit in 2022 and has over one thousand volunteers in the United States and Israel.

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A Change in Leadership and Ambitious Expansion Plans Impacts …

WEBSurowitz will oversee an ambitious expansion. The Home hopes to serve a total of 10,000 seniors by 2025. Much of the growth is expected to focus on seniors …

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The Unique Challenges of Infertility in the Orthodox Jewish …

WEBA 2021 Pew survey revealed Orthodox Jews are five years younger, on average, when they give birth to their first child (23.6 compared to 28.6 among non …

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Everything You Need to Know About Fulvic Acid

WEBFulvic acid is known for its ability to attract and binding molecules (electrolytes, trace minerals, fatty acids, probiotics, prebiotics), which ensures better …

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Matisyahu to Venues Canceling Shows: “We’re Not Going to Stop”

WEB00:00. 00:00. Matisyahu and his crew were getting ready for his show at Meow Wolf, a venue in Santa Fe, New Mexico, after driving from the previous show in …

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