Congregation Beth Israel Presents a Medical Ethics Talk:

Reproduction, Law, and Technology: A Jewish Perspective

As reproductive technologies advance, Jewish law (Halakha) faces new ethical challenges in navigating practices like artificial insemination, IVF, genetics, surrogacy, egg/embryo donation, and postmortem parenting. This talk will focus on how Halakha crafts solutions within the framework of Jewish bioethics, balancing tradition with modern medical possibilities. We’ll explore the Halakhic perspectives on key issues such as determining biological parenthood, the sanctity of life, and the role of genetic and social connections in reproduction. For healthcare professionals, understanding the intricacies of Halakha can provide vital insight into the ethical dilemmas patients may encounter.

CPD/CME Credits Available to Physicians

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Yoelit Lipinsky

Dr. Lipinsky holds a Ph.D. in Healthcare Ethics from Duquesne University and is classically trained in theology. She earned triple MAs from the University of Toronto, focusing on reproductive ethics and Judaism. She also holds an MPA from Queen's University. Dr. Lipinsky completed a MITACS postdoctoral fellowship at the University of British Columbia and BC Children’s Hospital, where she worked as a clinical ethicist in a Catholic hospital system. She addressed complex ethical issues intertwined with theology.

Currently, she is an AI and Data Ethicist at TELUS, where she pioneers the integration of ethical principles into the development and use of data and AI technologies. Dr. Lipinsky also consults for CReATe Fertility in Toronto and is adjunct faculty at the University of Victoria's School of Nursing. Through her work, she is shaping the future of AI with a strong ethical foundation, ensuring technology serves humanity responsibly and justly.

Thursday, May 1, 2025 @ 7:30pm

Location
Congregation Beth Israel
989 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver