1. Dialoging with the Orthodox Jewish community on the subject of death by neurological criteria Rabbi Jason Weiner, BCC

2. 2 The Source of Jewish Law/Ethics Talmud – written summary of Jewish oral law that evolved after centuries of scholarly effort and debate by rabbinic sages who lived in Palestine and Babylonia until the beginning of the Middle Ages.  Timeless principles and timely applications.  Definition vs. Criteria

3. 3 The Israeli Experience Chief Rabbi State vs. Status

4. 4 The Role of the Orthodox Rabbi Often more legal than pastoral  Sometimes the only one trusted Even non-orthodox Jews sometimes become “ultra-orthodox” at the end of life  Need to mitigate guilt Hope vs. expectation