# #152 - Jewish Physicians III – Ottoman Vignettes and Halachic Questions feat. Rabbi Dr Akiva Tatz

From **History For The Curious** by R Aubrey Hersh;Mena Reisner.

- **Published:** Thu, 13 Feb 2025 19:54:37 +0000
- **Duration:** 56:23
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<p>In Eastern Europe quacks and soothsayers were in abundance, as were invented remedies whilst the Ottoman Empire provided refuge from Spain but came with its own risk.</p>
<p>But do the best doctors end up in Hell according to Jewish tradition? Can one give a vaccine that also kills people? And may one smoke on Shabbos to perform better surgery?</p>
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<p>Chapters</p>
<p>00:00 The Landscape of Medical Practice in 18th Century Russia</p>
<p>02:55 The Role of Jewish Physicians in Europe</p>
<p>05:52 The Influence of Jewish Medical Practitioners in the Ottoman Empire</p>
<p>12:08 Challenges Faced by Jewish Physicians in France and Germany</p>
<p>18:00 The Ethical Dilemmas of Medical Practice</p>
<p>27:04 Reflections on the Medical Profession and Its Perception</p>
<p>27:50 The Weight of Medical Decisions</p>
<p>28:47 Personal Anecdotes and Cultural Reflections</p>
<p>32:31 Halachic Insights in Medical Practice</p>
<p>34:23 Ethical Dilemmas in Medicine</p>
<p>40:12 The Role of Transparency in Medical Decisions</p>
<p>41:20 Halachic Questions in Medical Scenarios</p>