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==Biography==
==Biography==
Moshe David Tendler received his B.A. degree from [[New York University]] (NYU) in 1947, and a Master's degree in 1950. He was [[Semicha|ordained]] at [[Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary]] in 1949, and earned a Ph.D. in microbiology from [[Columbia University]] in 1957.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pewforum.org/events/0503/tendlerbio.htm |title=Pew Forum: Rabbi Moses Tendler |accessdate=10 September 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828023623/http://pewforum.org/events/0503/tendlerbio.htm |archivedate=28 August 2008 }}</ref>
Moshe David Tendler received his B.A. degree from [[New York University]] (NYU) in 1947, and a Master's degree in 1950. He was [[Semicha|ordained]] at [[Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary]] in 1949, and earned a Ph.D. in microbiology from [[Columbia University]] in 1957.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pewforum.org/events/0503/tendlerbio.htm |title=Pew Forum: Rabbi Moses Tendler |accessdate=September 10, 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080828023623/http://pewforum.org/events/0503/tendlerbio.htm |archivedate=August 28, 2008 }}</ref>


He is the rabbi of the Community Synagogue of [[Monsey, New York]]. He is a senior [[Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]]'s [[RIETS]] and the Rabbi Isaac and Bella Tendler Professor of Jewish [[Medical Ethics]] and Professor of [[Biology]] at [[Yeshiva College (Yeshiva University)|Yeshiva College]]. He is noted as an expert on Jewish [[bioethics|medical ethics]] and their relationship to [[Halakha]].<ref name=ou_honor>{{cite web |url=http://www.ou.org/oupr/1999/rabbis6.htm |title=Rabbi Dr. Moshe Tendler of Monsey, NY To Be Honored For Unique Contribution to Jewish Life |accessdate=10 September 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20010219105936/http://www.ou.org/oupr/1999/rabbis6.htm |archivedate=19 February 2001 |df=dmy-all }}</ref>
He is the rabbi of the Community Synagogue of [[Monsey, New York]]. He is a senior [[Rosh Yeshiva]] at [[Yeshiva University]]'s [[RIETS]] and the Rabbi Isaac and Bella Tendler Professor of Jewish [[Medical Ethics]] and Professor of [[Biology]] at [[Yeshiva College (Yeshiva University)|Yeshiva College]]. He is noted as an expert on Jewish [[bioethics|medical ethics]] and their relationship to [[Halakha]].<ref name=ou_honor>{{cite web |url=http://www.ou.org/oupr/1999/rabbis6.htm |title=Rabbi Dr. Moshe Tendler of Monsey, NY To Be Honored For Unique Contribution to Jewish Life |accessdate=September 10, 2008 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20010219105936/http://www.ou.org/oupr/1999/rabbis6.htm |archivedate=February 19, 2001 }}</ref>


Tendler is the son-in-law of Rabbi [[Moshe Feinstein]], a world-renowned [[posek]].<ref name=ou_honor /> Some of Feinstein's "Iggerot Mosheh" responsa are addressed to his son-in-law. His wife, Shifra, died in October 2007.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://comsyn.org/history.php |title=Community Synagogue of Monsey - History |accessdate=10 September 2008}}</ref>
Tendler is the son-in-law of Rabbi [[Moshe Feinstein]], a world-renowned [[posek]].<ref name=ou_honor /> Some of Feinstein's "Iggerot Mosheh" responsa are addressed to his son-in-law. His wife, Shifra, died in October 2007.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://comsyn.org/history.php |title=Community Synagogue of Monsey - History |accessdate=September 10, 2008}}</ref>


==Medical ethics==
==Medical ethics==
[[File:Community synagogue monsey.JPG|thumb|250px|Community Synagogue of Monsey]]
[[File:Community synagogue monsey.JPG|thumb|250px|Community Synagogue of Monsey]]
Tendler has written and lectured widely on medical ethics. He translated various medical oriented responsa of Feinstein into English, even though Feinstein expressly forbade such translations.<ref>Igros Moshe Y"D vol. III s.91. This was addressed to R. Shabtai Rappaport, the grandson of Feinstein and son-in-law of R.Tendler</ref><ref>Responsa of Rav Moshe Feinstein, Pages 23-27</ref> Tendler advocates the theory that complete and irreversible cessation of function of the entire brain renders a person "physiologically decapitated", and is considered legally dead according to Jewish law.<ref name=breitowitz>{{cite web |url=https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Judaism/braindead.html |title=The Brain Death Controversy in Jewish Law | accessdate=10 September 2008 |first=Yitzchok A. |last=Breitowitz}}</ref> Tendler asserts that once organ donation has been deemed permissible under the given conditions, it is indeed mandatory, falling under the rubric of the legal obligation of Jews to preserve the lives of others.<ref name=hods_video>{{cite web|url=http://www.hods.org/English/videos/video_RMosheTendler.shtml |title=video interview |accessdate=10 September 2008}}</ref> In addition, Tendler has written extensively on [[euthanasia]], [[infertility]], [[Death#When is a person dead.3F|end of life issues]], [[organ donation]], and [[brit milah]] (Jewish circumcision). Tendler has been a strong advocate for the use of a tube when performing [[Brit Milah#Metzitzah|''metzitzah'']], suction of blood during circumcision.<ref name=rabbi_targeted>{{cite news |url=http://www.forward.com/articles/3099 |newspaper=The Forward |title=Rabbi Targeted After Call for Bris Change |last=Weiss |first=Steven I. |date=18 March 2005 |accessdate=10 September 2008}}</ref> Serving on an RCA panel on [[stem cell research]], Tendler expressed respectful disagreement with the Bush administration's position.<ref name=OU_quiet>{{cite news |url=http://www.forward.com/articles/5686/ |title=O.U. Keeping Quiet in Stem Cell Debate |newspaper=The Forward |first=Steven I. |last=Weiss |date=21 May 2004 |accessdate=10 September 2008}}</ref>
Tendler has written and lectured widely on medical ethics. He translated various medical oriented responsa of Feinstein into English, even though Feinstein expressly forbade such translations.<ref>Igros Moshe Y"D vol. III s.91. This was addressed to R. Shabtai Rappaport, the grandson of Feinstein and son-in-law of R.Tendler</ref><ref>Responsa of Rav Moshe Feinstein, Pages 23-27</ref> Tendler advocates the theory that complete and irreversible cessation of function of the entire brain renders a person "physiologically decapitated", and is considered legally dead according to Jewish law.<ref name=breitowitz>{{cite web |url=https://www.jewishvirtuallibrary.org/jsource/Judaism/braindead.html |title=The Brain Death Controversy in Jewish Law | accessdate=September 10, 2008 |first=Yitzchok A. |last=Breitowitz}}</ref> Tendler asserts that once organ donation has been deemed permissible under the given conditions, it is indeed mandatory, falling under the rubric of the legal obligation of Jews to preserve the lives of others.<ref name=hods_video>{{cite web|url=http://www.hods.org/English/videos/video_RMosheTendler.shtml |title=video interview |accessdate=September 10, 2008}}</ref> In addition, Tendler has written extensively on [[euthanasia]], [[infertility]], [[Death#When is a person dead.3F|end of life issues]], [[organ donation]], and [[brit milah]] (Jewish circumcision). Tendler has been a strong advocate for the use of a tube when performing [[Brit Milah#Metzitzah|''metzitzah'']], suction of blood during circumcision.<ref name=rabbi_targeted>{{cite news |url=http://www.forward.com/articles/3099 |newspaper=The Forward |title=Rabbi Targeted After Call for Bris Change |last=Weiss |first=Steven I. |date=March 18, 2005 |accessdate=September 10, 2008}}</ref> Serving on an RCA panel on [[stem cell research]], Tendler expressed respectful disagreement with the Bush administration's position.<ref name=OU_quiet>{{cite news |url=http://www.forward.com/articles/5686/ |title=O.U. Keeping Quiet in Stem Cell Debate |newspaper=The Forward |first=Steven I. |last=Weiss |date=May 21, 2004 |accessdate=September 10, 2008}}</ref>


Tendler is the posek for the [[Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists]] and its past president.
Tendler is the posek for the [[Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists]] and its past president.
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*[http://www.hods.org/pdf/Rav%20Moshe%20&%20Organ%20Donation.pdf Rav Moshe on Organ donation] - Tendler's analysis of Moshe Feinstein's positions on organ donation.
*[http://www.hods.org/pdf/Rav%20Moshe%20&%20Organ%20Donation.pdf Rav Moshe on Organ donation] - Tendler's analysis of Moshe Feinstein's positions on organ donation.
*[http://www.yutorah.org/_shiurim/7%2E%20John%20D%2E%20Loike%20and%20R%2E%20Moshe%20D%2E%20Tendler%20%2D%20Molecular%20Genetics%2C%20Evolution%2C%20and%20Torah%20Principles%2Epdf Molecular Genetics, Evolution, and Torah Principles] - written with Dr. [[John Loike]].
*[http://www.yutorah.org/_shiurim/7%2E%20John%20D%2E%20Loike%20and%20R%2E%20Moshe%20D%2E%20Tendler%20%2D%20Molecular%20Genetics%2C%20Evolution%2C%20and%20Torah%20Principles%2Epdf Molecular Genetics, Evolution, and Torah Principles] - written with Dr. [[John Loike]].
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080511145235/http://www.borhatorah.org/home/conference/paneldiscussion.html How Should a Torah-Observant High School Biology Teacher Teach the Origin and Diversity of Species?] - The Sixth Miami International Conference on Torah & Science, Excerpts of the Panel Discussion, 13 December 2005
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20080511145235/http://www.borhatorah.org/home/conference/paneldiscussion.html How Should a Torah-Observant High School Biology Teacher Teach the Origin and Diversity of Species?] - The Sixth Miami International Conference on Torah & Science, Excerpts of the Panel Discussion, December 13, 2005
*[http://www.comsyn.org/edit/edit_rabbi.php?action=view_file&file=8_Erev%20Pesach%20that%20Occurs%20on%20Shabbos.pdf Erev Pesach that occurs on Shabbos]
*[http://www.comsyn.org/edit/edit_rabbi.php?action=view_file&file=8_Erev%20Pesach%20that%20Occurs%20on%20Shabbos.pdf Erev Pesach that occurs on Shabbos]


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Rabbi Dr.
Moshe David Tendler
Courtesy of Yeshiva University
Personal
Born (1926-08-07) August 7, 1926 (age 98)[1]
New York City
ReligionJudaism
NationalityAmerican
SpouseShifra Feinstein
DenominationOrthodox
Alma materNew York University, Columbia University
OccupationRabbi Isaac and Bella Tendler Professor of Jewish Medical Ethics and Professor of Biology at Yeshiva College
PositionRabbi
SynagogueCommunity Synagogue of Monsey
PositionRosh Yeshiva
YeshivaRIETS
ResidenceMonsey, New York
SemikhahRIETS

Moshe David Tendler (born August 7, 1926) is an American rabbi, professor of biology and expert in medical ethics.

Biography

Moshe David Tendler received his B.A. degree from New York University (NYU) in 1947, and a Master's degree in 1950. He was ordained at Rabbi Isaac Elchanan Theological Seminary in 1949, and earned a Ph.D. in microbiology from Columbia University in 1957.[2]

He is the rabbi of the Community Synagogue of Monsey, New York. He is a senior Rosh Yeshiva at Yeshiva University's RIETS and the Rabbi Isaac and Bella Tendler Professor of Jewish Medical Ethics and Professor of Biology at Yeshiva College. He is noted as an expert on Jewish medical ethics and their relationship to Halakha.[3]

Tendler is the son-in-law of Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, a world-renowned posek.[3] Some of Feinstein's "Iggerot Mosheh" responsa are addressed to his son-in-law. His wife, Shifra, died in October 2007.[4]

Medical ethics

Community Synagogue of Monsey

Tendler has written and lectured widely on medical ethics. He translated various medical oriented responsa of Feinstein into English, even though Feinstein expressly forbade such translations.[5][6] Tendler advocates the theory that complete and irreversible cessation of function of the entire brain renders a person "physiologically decapitated", and is considered legally dead according to Jewish law.[7] Tendler asserts that once organ donation has been deemed permissible under the given conditions, it is indeed mandatory, falling under the rubric of the legal obligation of Jews to preserve the lives of others.[8] In addition, Tendler has written extensively on euthanasia, infertility, end of life issues, organ donation, and brit milah (Jewish circumcision). Tendler has been a strong advocate for the use of a tube when performing metzitzah, suction of blood during circumcision.[9] Serving on an RCA panel on stem cell research, Tendler expressed respectful disagreement with the Bush administration's position.[10]

Tendler is the posek for the Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists and its past president.

Opinions

Tendler has criticized Mendel Epstein, a rabbi convicted of leading a kidnapping gang focused on coercing gittin (religious divorces), saying, "The idea that a beth din can issue an order for coercion is baloney, a hoax," and called Epstein "unreliable."[11]

Published works

Artikel

Books

  • Pardes Rimonim: A Marriage Manual for the Jewish Family. KTAV, 1988. ISBN 0-88125-144-5.
  • Practical Medical Halachah. Co-author: Fred Rosner, Jason Aronson, 1997. ISBN 0-7657-9990-1.
  • Responsa of Rav Moshe Feinstein: Translation and Commentary KTAV, 1996. ISBN 0-88125-444-4

References

  1. ^ Who's who in American Jewry. Standard Who's Who. 1980. p. 496.
  2. ^ "Pew Forum: Rabbi Moses Tendler". Archived from the original on August 28, 2008. Retrieved September 10, 2008.
  3. ^ a b "Rabbi Dr. Moshe Tendler of Monsey, NY To Be Honored For Unique Contribution to Jewish Life". Archived from the original on February 19, 2001. Retrieved September 10, 2008.
  4. ^ "Community Synagogue of Monsey - History". Retrieved September 10, 2008.
  5. ^ Igros Moshe Y"D vol. III s.91. This was addressed to R. Shabtai Rappaport, the grandson of Feinstein and son-in-law of R.Tendler
  6. ^ Responsa of Rav Moshe Feinstein, Pages 23-27
  7. ^ Breitowitz, Yitzchok A. "The Brain Death Controversy in Jewish Law". Retrieved September 10, 2008.
  8. ^ "video interview". Retrieved September 10, 2008.
  9. ^ Weiss, Steven I. (March 18, 2005). "Rabbi Targeted After Call for Bris Change". The Forward. Retrieved September 10, 2008.
  10. ^ Weiss, Steven I. (May 21, 2004). "O.U. Keeping Quiet in Stem Cell Debate". The Forward. Retrieved September 10, 2008.
  11. ^ Lieberman, Steve and Bandler, Jonathan (October 11, 2013). "New Details Emerge in Jewish Divorce-gang Probe", USA Today
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