Uploaded November 2018 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
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
sefaria.org/Sanhedrin.37a.13?lang=bi
Shulchan Aruch
sefaria.org/Shulchan_Arukh%2C_Orach_Chayim.328.2?lang=bi
Talmud on Pregnancy and Pikuach Nefesh
sefaria.org/Mishnah_Yoma.8.5-7?lang=bi
sefaria.org/Yoma.82a?lang=bi
sefaria.org/Yoma.84b?lang=bi
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BimBam sparks connections to Judaism through digital storytelling for learners of all ages. Founded in 2008, BimBam’s catalog of hundreds of animated videos and other digital content are now under the auspices of the Union for Reform Judaism, and many can be found on its flagship educational website, ReformJudaism.org. Watch something Jewish at https://reformjudaism.org.
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
sefaria.org/Sanhedrin.37a.13?lang=bi
Shulchan Aruch
sefaria.org/Shulchan_Arukh%2C_Orach_Chayim.328.2?lang=bi
Talmud on Pregnancy and Pikuach Nefesh
sefaria.org/Mishnah_Yoma.8.5-7?lang=bi
sefaria.org/Yoma.82a?lang=bi
sefaria.org/Yoma.84b?lang=bi
SUBSCRIBE to RJ on the GO: reformjudaism.org/rjonthego to attend live, interactive, virtual experiences for children and families.
FOLLOW
Facebook: facebook.com/reformjudaism
Twitter: twitter.com/reformjudaism
Instagram: instagram.com/reformjudaism
ABOUT US
BimBam sparks connections to Judaism through digital storytelling for learners of all ages. Founded in 2008, BimBam’s catalog of hundreds of animated videos and other digital content are now under the auspices of the Union for Reform Judaism, and many can be found on its flagship educational website, ReformJudaism.org. Watch something Jewish at https://reformjudaism.org.
