Archive: June 2020

Ethics of Medical Resource Rationing and Triage During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Posted on June 8, 2020

June 4, 2020 – Rav Avraham Steinberg, MD Rav Avraham Steinberg spoke at a conference organized by a student a Boston University Medical School. With thanks to Rav Eliezer Berucson for making the recording available. Click here to listen

2016 Resolution: Expectations of Public Officials

Posted on September 29, 2016

Whereas public officials and the process by which they are elected are of foundational importance to the proper functioning of democratic nations; and, Whereas the electorate deserves to make choices based upon informed consideration of the strengths and weaknesses of each candidate; and, Whereas such choices ought to be based upon an honest and open Continue Reading »

2010 Convention Resolution: Extending the Ethical Guidelines Initiative to Businesses Beyond Kashruth

Posted on April 27, 2010

Whereas, due to a number of unfortunate situations that have come to light of late within the Jewish community, heightened awareness and sensitivity with regard to the ethical and moral conduct of businesses has become an ever-widening public concern within the Orthodox world. We realize that we must clearly and unambiguously demonstrate that we wholeheartedly Continue Reading »

Jewish Principles and Ethical Guidelines (JPEG) for the Kosher Food Industry

Posted on January 21, 2010

Our Torah commands sanctity in the marketplace and workplace as in the home and synagogue. From biblical times to the present, Jewish tradition has summoned us to a life of ethical behavior and social responsibility, of fidelity to both ritual practice and the rule of civil law. This tradition acknowledges the legitimacy of property rights Continue Reading »