New Tradition

Tradition
Vol. 42, No. 4, Winter 2009
Editor’s Note: Fear of Flesh and Blood by Shalom Carmy
Jewish Philanthropy – Whither? by Aharon Lichtenstein
Is Courage a Jewish Value by Yitzchak Blau
From the Pages of Tradition: Benzion Katz: Mrs. Baba Bathra by Shnayer Z. Leiman
Survey of Recent Halakhic Periodical Literature: Medical and Cosmetic Tattooing by J. David Bleich
Book Review: [...]

Praying for One to Die: Philosophical Considerations

Praying for One to Die: Philosophical Considerations
by Ezra Schwartz
There is a great deal of literature about treating a terminally ill patient.  However, the question most relevant for family members, namely how they should pray, remains mired in obscurity.  Although Ran in Nedarim 40a, basing himself of Ketubot 104a, teaches that one should pray for the [...]