Desecrating Shabbos to Save Shabbos: The Imperative of Saving Lives According to Jewish Law

This lecture will provide in-depth information on the Torah’s profound emphasis on the sanctity of human life and its precedence over nearly all mitzvos (Torah commandments).

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Course curriculum

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Course Details

  • $18.00
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About the course

1.0 contact hour (CE credit)
Expiration date: November 1, 2027

This lecture will explore the Torah’s profound emphasis on the sanctity of human life and its precedence over nearly all mitzvos (Torah commandments). Through the lens of pikuach nefesh - the principle found in halacha (Jewish Law) that saving a life overrides Shabbos prohibitions- this course will study sources in Talmud, Rambam, Shulchan Aruch, and contemporary poskim (Rabbinic leaders) that establish the absolute obligation not to hesitate in providing medical care on Shabbos. 

Please note: This lecture will discuss and analyze high level Rabbinic sources.

Learning Outcome
The learner will report this educational activity provides information that improves, supports, or causes a change in their practice.

This nursing continuing professional development activity was approved by the Northeast Multistate Division Education Unit, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

To obtain CE credits, learners must complete 90% of the lecture. Partial credit will not be granted. Learners will receive a CE certificate upon completion of the lecture and submission of a course evaluation form. 

Commercial Support
There is no commercial support for this lecture. 

Conflict of Interest
The presenter declares no conflicts of interest.

Instructor

Rabbi Shay Schachter

Rabbi Shay Schachter currently serves as Rabbi and Rosh Beit Midrash at the Young Israel of Woodmere, NY overseeing its extensive adult educational programs. He is also the Rabbi and spiritual leader of Yachad, the Orthodox Union’s international program for individuals with disabilities and a professor at Stern College for Women in New York City. Since the summer of 2017, he has served as the Rabbi of Camp Simcha- Chai Lifeline’s camp for children battling cancer and chronic illnesses. He formally served as the Assistant Rabbi at Congregation Knesseth Israel “The White Shul” in Far Rockaway, from 2012 – 2015. Rav Shay received his rabbinic ordination from RIETS after studying together with his father, Rabbi Hershel Schachter, for 9 years. He also received an additional Rabbinic ordination from his teacher and mentor, Rabbi Asher Weiss of Jerusalem. Rav Shay holds an MA in Jewish Education and Administration from the Azrieli Graduate School of Yeshiva University.