Description: Alternative Medicine in Halachah Expanded Edition [Hardcover]By: Rabbi Rephoel SzmerlaProduct DescriptionUntil now, a great deal of confusion has prevailed regarding the halachic status of energy medicine. Is hands-on healing a form of avodah zarah? May one consult a kinesiologist? Is homeopathy permitted? Many rabbanim and poskimare not necessarily familiar with these modalities, and thus far there was no authoritativesefer dedicated to these issues, making it often very difficult to receive a halachic psak for such questions.In this long-awaited sefer, Rabbi Rephoel Szmerla clarifies for us the halachah regarding various alternative therapies, by presenting what each therapy is, explaining how it works, and discussing its halachic permissibility. In the process, he sheds light on many prohibitions, such as kishuf,nichush, kesimah, darchei ha'Emori, and more.This comprehensive work is grounded in a thorough understanding of alternative medicine and an in-depth knowledge of halachah. It is full of eye-opening concepts contained in Talmudic writings, guaranteeing a fascinating reading experience for both the scholar and layman.Expanded edition has 100 added pages.Binding: HardcoverSize: 6"x 9"Pages: 640Publisher: Israel Bookshop PublicationsISBN: 978-1-60091-521-5
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ISBN-10: 1600915213
Book Title: Alternative Medicine in Halachah
Publication Name: Alternative Medicine in Halachah
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Israel Bookshop Publications
Publication Year: 2017
Type: Textbook
Author: Rabbi Rephoel Szmerla
Number of Pages: 640 Pages
