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Judaism: Dialogue with Ethics

Sanctity of Life, Animals, Theft and Lying

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Recall questions on pikuach nefesh, b'tzelem Elohim, euthanasia and abortion, tza'ar ba'alei chayim and shechitah, and geneivat da'at, lying for the sake of peace and lashon hara.

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Key term

What is pikuach nefesh, and which three categories of commandment does it NOT override?

Key term

Define tza'ar ba'alei chayim.

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Judaism prohibits lying, but what exception is recognised for the sake of shalom (peace)?

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  1. 1

    What is pikuach nefesh, and which three categories of commandment does it NOT override?

    Model answer

    Pikuach nefesh is the principle of saving life; it overrides almost all commandments except the prohibitions against murder, idolatry, and sexual immorality.

  2. 2

    What Hebrew phrase means 'in the image of God', and how does it relate to the sanctity of human life in Judaism?

    Model answer

    B'tselem Elohim means 'in the image of God'; it is the basis for the Jewish belief in the sanctity of human life, as humans are considered to bear the divine image.

  3. 3

    Why does traditional Jewish teaching generally prohibit active euthanasia?

    Model answer

    Active euthanasia is considered equivalent to murder; however, there are debates about whether withdrawing treatment that merely prolongs the dying process is permissible.

  4. 4

    How do Orthodox and Progressive Jewish views on abortion differ?

    Model answer

    Orthodox Judaism generally permits abortion only when the mother's life is at risk, while Progressive Judaism may allow broader considerations including the mother's mental health.

  5. 5

    Define tza'ar ba'alei chayim.

    Model answer

    Tza'ar ba'alei chayim is the Jewish legal prohibition against causing unnecessary suffering to animals.

  6. 6

    How is shechitah designed to minimise animal suffering?

    Model answer

    Shechitah uses a swift cut to the throat with an extremely sharp blade, intended to cause rapid loss of consciousness and reduce pain.

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