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Robert M. Beren
Medical Halacha Helpline
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Urgent Matters 24/7
Contact us by calling +1-646-599-3895
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Consultation for Halachic options and guidance related to:
- New diagnoses
- Non-urgent treatment decisions
- Family members with progressive illnesses such as dementia or Parkinson's disease
- Discussing healthcare goals and wishes
Urgent Halachic guidance related to:
- Life preserving treatments
- Withholding of medical interventionsÂ
- DNR/DNI
- Brain death determination & organ donation
- Care for a goses (patient in process of dying)
- Explaining halachic sensitivities to healthcare providers
For General, Non-Urgent Consultation
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Consultation for Halachic options and guidance related to:
New diagnoses
Non-urgent treatment decisions
Family members with progressive illnesses such as dementia or Parkinson's disease
Discussing healthcare goals and wishes
Realtime Helpline for 
Urgent Matters 24/7
Contact us by calling +1-646-599-3895
International calls via Whatsapp
Urgent Halachic guidance related to:
Life preserving treatments
Withholding of medical interventionsÂ
DNR/DNI
Brain death determination & organ donation
Care for a goses (patient in process of dying)
Explaining halachic sensitivities to healthcare providers
Please do not hesitate to reach out.
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About Us
Robert M. Beren Medical Halacha Helpline is headed by Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Brody, Ematai’s executive director, under the guidance of our esteemed rabbinic and medical advisory boards.
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