What is Pikuach Nefesh? Intro to Jewish Principle of Saving a Life

Pikuach Nefesh is the Jewish principle that places saving someone’s life over all other religious obligations, even the most venerated and important ones. This video takes a deep dive into the source and interpretation of this principle that is of the utmost importance in Judaism.

Useful Links for Learning More about Pikuach Nefesh:

The Talmud on Hillel
https://www.sefaria.org/Sanhedrin.37a...

Shulchan Aruch
https://www.sefaria.org/Shulchan_Aruk...

Talmud on Pregnancy and Pikuach Nefesh
https://www.sefaria.org/Mishnah_Yoma....
https://www.sefaria.org/Yoma.82a?lang=bi
https://www.sefaria.org/Yoma.84b?lang=bi

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