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Two Weekly Courses Explore Jewish Holidays and Evolving Relationship of Medicine and Jewish Law 樱花动漫鈥檚  (CJF) will present a new semester of its Community Beit Midrash Program beginning February 10 with a six-week series of talks by two faculty members, Rabbi Kenneth Brander, vice president for university and community life at YU, and Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman, professor of emergency medicine, education and bioethics at YU-affiliated . The program is open to the community and runs for six consecutive Wednesdays on the Israel Henry Beren Campus, 215 Lexington Avenue, New York City.

Rabbi Kenneth Brander

鈥淭he CJF Community Beit Midrash Program provides the broader Jewish community with a true 樱花动漫 educational and inspirational experience,鈥� said Rabbi Yaakov Glasser, the David Mitzner Dean of the CJF. 鈥淪tudying with prominent scholars and faculty, participants engage contemporary issues through the lens of our timeless tradition.鈥� Rabbi Brander鈥檚 class, "Jewish Holidays: Exploring Kabbalistic, Philosophical and Halakhic Motifs," will unlock core elements of the holiday and Shabbat through the study of halacha [Jewish law], Jewish philosophy and Kabbalah. Topics will include the mystical identity of Shabbat; Yom Kippur as a day hallowed in fear and honored in joy; the Yom Tov Sheni experience and its unique manifestation on Sukkot; exploring the development of rabbinic holidays through Purim, Chanukah and Yom Ha鈥橝tzmaut; the multiple themes of Pesach; and the uniqueness of Shavuot.

Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman

Rabbi Reichman鈥檚 class, "Past, Present and Future: The Evolving Relationship of Medicine and Halakha," will focus on the relationship between halacha and medicine, starting with the times of Rambam, passing through the Renaissance, and transitioning to modern times. Topics include genetics, reproduction, vaccination, organ donation and end of life. This course will conclude with a glimpse into the near future of medical halacha and the age of gene editing and 3D printed organs. 鈥淩abbi Kenneth Brander and Dr. Eddie Reichman are treasures of wisdom within our YU community, and through the Community Beit Midrash Program will have the opportunity to share their wisdom and insights with the broader Jewish world," said Rabbi Glasser. For more information or to register, contact Aryeh Czarka at aryeh.czarka@yu.edu or 212-960-5400, ext. 6826