South Bay short: Jewish medical ethics is topic at Beth Am lecture series Facebook Twitter Email SMS WhatsApp Share By J. Correspondent | February 6, 1998 On March 2, Laurie Zoloth-Dorfman, director of the program in Jewish studies at San Francisco State University, will speak on "Clinical Ethics: Decision Making at the Bedside." March 9, Rabbi Yoel Kahn, executive director of Stanford Hillel, will address "Rational Suicide: On Choosing the Hour of Our Death." Dr. Toby Gottfried, director of research at Calypte Biomedical in Berkeley will speak on "The Impact of Genetic Engineering" March 16. And on March 23, Rabbi Evan Goodman, associate rabbi at Peninsula Temple Beth El in San Mateo, will speak on "Where Does Life Begin? Jewish Ethics and Fetal Viability." Cost is $45 for members, $70 for non-members, $40 for seniors and $15 for emigres or students. Single tickets are $12. For information, call (415) 493-4661. J. Correspondent Also On J. Bay Area How local Jewish orgs are helping Ukrainian and Afghan refugees find jobs Sports No Yom Kippur dilemma for MLB players this year, but Joc comes close Books Buzzy novel ‘Whalefall’ offers modern spin on Book of Jonah Politics Bibi to face divided, aggrieved American Jewish community in N.Y. Subscribe to our Newsletter Enter Email Sign Up