Michael asked if there was an Orthodox Jewish position on vaccinating one's children and Where in the Torah, Talmud, or Pentateuch (sic) are medical issues addressed?
(Just FYI, Michael, the Torah IS the Pentateuch.) But if you really want to know the answers to your question, just do a Google search for "Jewish Belief Vaccinations" and you'll find more than you ever wanted to know on the issue, including numerous references from Torah & Talmud. But the short answer is that most rabbis (including most Orthodox rabbis) do not object to vaccination and the vast majority would promote vaccination. That being said, there may be some ultraorthodox (Hassidic) sects who oppose vaccination but even most Hassidic sects would not oppose vaccination. The same could be said Christians, most agree with the policy of vaccinations for children but sects actively oppose it. . Edward I. Pollak, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus of Psychology West Chester University of Pennsylvania http://home.comcast.net/~epollak/ Husband, father, grandfather, bluegrass fiddler, banjoist & biopsychologist............... in approximate order of importance --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=27519 or send a blank email to leave-27519-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
