8th annual chemed medicine + ethics conference

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Presidents day weekend February 12-15, 2026

Armon Hotel Stamford, CT

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Presidents day weekend February 13-16, 2025

Armon Hotel Stamford, CT

The Medicine+Ethics Experience

Harness the networking and knowledge power of hundreds of like-minded medical professionals at the 8th Annual CHEMED Medicine + Ethics Conference.

Nationally and internationally esteemed Rabbinical authorities and acclaimed speakers will address attendees regarding relevant, cutting-edge topics in medicine and halacha. This premier conference is replete with valuable opportunities for inspiration, education, and rejuvenation.

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captivating speakers

Fascinating topics

networking opportunities

luxury hotel

lavish cuisine

family entertainment

Speakers

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Rav Asher Weiss

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Rav Sholom Kamenetsky

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Rabbi Moshe Dovid Lebovits

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Rabbi Levi Langer

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Rav Asher Millman

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Rav Dr. J. David Bleich

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Rav Professor Avrohom Steinberg

MD
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Rabbi Dr. Akiva Tatz

MD
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Rabbi Dr. Edward Reichman

MD
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Rabbi Dr. Aaron E. Glatt

MD, MACP, FIDSA, FSHEA
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rabbi kalish

Rabbi Daniel Kalish

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Rabbi Yossi Sprung

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Heather L. Appelbaum

MD, FACOG
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Jeff Adest

Esq.
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Yiftach Barash

MD
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Dr. Albert Barrocas

FACS, FASPEN
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Alison Evans

RD, LD, CNSC
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dr salomao faintuch

Shlomo Faintuch

MD
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Rabbi Sruli Fried

MSW
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Gerald (Lazer) Friedman

MD, FRCP(C)
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David J Goodman,

CPA, MSTax
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Lincoln Harris

Bachelor of Dental Surgery
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Dr. Adina Hirsch

PharmD, BCNSP, FASPEN
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Hendrik Lai

MBA, MS, BDS(Adel.), GCOL, CM, ChMC, FIIDM
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Eyal Simchi

DMD
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Joseph Jacobson

PhD
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dr alan kadish

Alan Kadish

MD
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Rabbi Dr. Dovid Katz

D.D.S, FAGD, FACD
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dr judith kelsen

Judith Kelsen

MD
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Dmitriy Niyazov

MD
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dr phillip pearl

Phillip Pearl

MD
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Rabbi Daniel Roth

MD
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Robert Rozbruch

MD
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Isaac Schechter

PsyD
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Professor Shoshana Schechter

MA
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Dr. Rael Strous

Professor Rael Strous

MD, MHA
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Tal Weinberger

MD
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    Topics Include:

    Partial list

    The legal Nuts and bolts of Guardianship and Advanced Directives

    Medical and Ethical Implications of BRCA Testing

    Diplomatic Discoveries in Jewish Medical History

    The Anatomy of a Teshuva:

    A Fresh Dissection of the Landmark Responsum on Autopsy

    Obesity, Food and Halacha

    Chessed:

    The Best Way to Prolong Life

    Making End of Life as Meaningful and Positive as Possible

    Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare:

    Real Life Applications

    Rav Asher Weiss on Donation after Cardiac Death

    Just a Joint! Marijuana Revisited:

    The History of Marijuana Legislation and When is it Acceptable in Halacha

    Goals of Care Conversations with Orthodox Patients and Families

    The $6 Million Dollar Halachic Man:

    Bionic Limbs in Halacha

    Medical Halacha Update 5785

    Cancer Prevention and Treatment in 2025:

    Medical Updates and Halachic Perspectives

    The Interplay of Genetics and Maternal Nutrition in Determining Birth Defect Risk and Severity

    Iatrogenic Infertility:

    Halachic Issues Related to Fertility Preservation and Treatment of BRCA Mutations

    Prenatal Gene Editing to Correct Genetic Disease Before it Starts

    Fertility Treatment for the Mentally Impaired:

    Addressing Halachic Complexities and Ethical Dilemmas

    Bris Milah after IVF:

    Navigating Halachic Challenges

    Halachic Living Wills and the Frum Community:

    When Are the Models/Options Available in the Community? Why Are They Necessary? How Can These Conversations Help Doctors, Families, and Rabbonim?

    Code Status in Halacha:

    When is a DNR/DNI Appropriate and How Should it be Handled when an Inappropriate DNR/DNI is Issued?

    The Revolution of Vision Preservation in the Elderly:

    Advances in the Treatment of Wet and Dry Macular Degeneration

    The Delivery Room of the Future

    Medical Complications of Eating Disorders and Their Treatments:

    Curable, Albeit, Lethal Disorders

    In-Person Conference Programming Eligible for approximately 20 CME Credits

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    Family Entertainment

    Babysitting & Day Camp
    Program

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    Shadchanim
    Diny Adler &
    Debby Garfunkel
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    Motzei Shabbos Musical Entertainment by
    Pesach Nestlebaum

    Venue

    armon hotel

    Address: 2701 Summer St, Stamford, CT 06905
    Website: armonstamford.com
    Phone: 203.359.1300

    high speed internet access

    24-hour front desk assistance

    comfortable lobby seating

    parking lot

    self-service laundry

    indoor pool

    suana & steam room

    business services

    fitness center

    non-smoking rooms

    ada accessible rooms

    Lavish Cuisine by

    Meet our audience

    Medical Professionals

    Specialties include: Family Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Psychiatry, OBGYN, Emergency Medicine, Dermatology, Pathology, Pulmonology, Ophthalmology, Radiology, Pediatric, Neurology, Nephrology, Endocrinology, Internal Medicine and many more.

    Representation includes: medical nonprofit organizations, community health centers, private practices, hospital networks, community leaders, and referral agencies

    High Quality Content:
    Attendees will partake in lectures from world class medical and legal experts as well as respected religious leaders

    Networking Opportunities:
    Opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and establish new connections

    Learning Advancement:
    In-Person Conference Programming Eligible for approximately 20 CME Credits

    Testimonials

    "Do this twice a year! I look forward to this all year long. Really well done. Thank you for a stupendous job well done. Dr Friedman, you are a powerhouse - may you be zoche to go m'chayil el chayil. Shkoyach!"

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    "High quality Torah and medical conference. A truly meaningful, and inspiring Shabbos experience."

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    "The CHEMED conference was an incredible event on many levels. It was arranged with the highest caliber of professionalism. Every part of the conference was so well organized. The food and hospitality was 5-star plus. The wide range of participants made it such a unique experience of networking."

    - RT -

    "My experience was amazing, awesome, uplifting, inspiring, and enlightening. High end! Both in the caliber of the attendees, speakers, and ambience. "

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    "Great conference all-around. Accommodations, food, and hospitality were excellent. Lectures were very stimulating and interesting. Amazing attention to detail for a very wholesome experience."

    - AD -

    "The conference wasn’t just a conference; it was an experience. From the moment of check in until the time to leave, the entire weekend felt like a dream."

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