RABBI RAYMOND BEYDA
Shaare Zion Sephardic Synagogue
Ahi Ezer Yeshiva – Elementary School
Chayim Aruchim Sephardic Division – End of Life
Rabbi Raymond Beyda of Chayim Aruchim shares a conversation he had with a doctor about the risks of feeding tubes at the end of life. What does halacha, (Jewish Law) say—and how should families respond when time is short and emotions are high? A clear, compassionate look at Jewish tradition on one of life’s toughest decisions.
RABBI RAYMOND BEYDA
Shaare Zion Sephardic Synagogue
Ahi Ezer Yeshiva – Elementary School
Chayim Aruchim Sephardic Division – End of Life
What is our responsibility when an elderly or seriously ill loved one can no longer care for themselves?
Rabbi Raymond Beyda of Chayim Aruchim explains the Torah’s perspective on providing nutrition, hydration and basic medical care—and why Judaism places the value of life above our perception of someone’s quality of life.
A powerful perspective on caring for those we love until the very end.
RABBI RAYMOND BEYDA
Shaare Zion Sephardic Synagogue
Ahi Ezer Yeshiva – Elementary School
Chayim Aruchim Sephardic Division – End of Life
When someone is nearing the end of life, can food and hydration simply be withheld?
Rabbi Raymond Beyda explains why traditional Judaism views food, hydration and oxygen as basic needs—and why we are obligated to preserve the sanctity of life and not hasten death.
Also featuring:
Rabbi Elchonon Zohn — Director, National Association of Chevra Kadisha; End of Life Specialist
Albert Matalon, MD — Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, NYU Medical School; Nephrologist/Kidney Disease Specialist
Rachmiel Rothberger — Calvary Hospital, Palliative Care; Calvary Hospice Program
BEYOND LIFE SUPPORT
Answering Critical End-of-Life Questions with Torah Wisdom
When a loved one is critically ill, families can suddenly face decisions they never imagined having to make. Should life support be continued? Can treatment ever be withheld or withdrawn? What happens when medical recommendations conflict with Jewish law?
Beyond Life Support explores these difficult and deeply personal questions through the lens of Torah and modern medicine. Featuring Dr. Howard Lebowitz, a Harvard-trained physician and Chief Medical Officer of Specialty Hospital of Central Jersey, along with leading rabbinic guidance, the film offers clarity and perspective for families navigating some of life’s most challenging moments.
Because when the decisions involve life itself, you need to know the questions to ask—and who to ask.BEYOND LIFE SUPPORT
Answering Critical End-of-Life Questions with Torah Wisdom
When a loved one is critically ill, families can suddenly face decisions they never imagined having to make. Should life support be continued? Can treatment ever be withheld or withdrawn? What happens when medical recommendations conflict with Jewish law?
Beyond Life Support explores these difficult and deeply personal questions through the lens of Torah and modern medicine. Featuring Dr. Howard Lebowitz, a Harvard-trained physician and Chief Medical Officer of Specialty Hospital of Central Jersey, along with leading rabbinic guidance, the film offers clarity and perspective for families navigating some of life’s most challenging moments.
Because when the decisions involve life itself, you need to know the questions to ask—and who to ask.
