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Each episode features insightful interviews with healthcare professionals from the US, Israel, and
beyond, exploring a diverse array of topics. From discussions on anti-Semitism in the medical field to the current state of medical care in Israel—including IDF services, trauma care, and mental health initiatives—Kol Refuah offers a comprehensive look at the global medical
landscape through a Jewish ethical lens.

Our podcast is designed for healthcare professionals and trainees in the fields of medicine, dentistry, nursing, physical therapy and more and
anyone interested in the dynamic conversations that shape our medical and ethical world. 

Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how Jewish values intersect with contemporary medical practices and challenges.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/3f7d6685-2838-4ae6-a98e-a94ef2013f50/-z-tx_uAhvEHbYoEc3aPNl9E.png</url><title>AJMA - The Jewish Voice of Health</title><link><![CDATA[https://thejewishvoiceofhealth.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/3f7d6685-2838-4ae6-a98e-a94ef2013f50/-z-tx_uAhvEHbYoEc3aPNl9E.png"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>American Jewish Medical Association</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>American Jewish Medical Association</itunes:author><description>Join Dr. Robert Belfer for The Jewish Voice of Health, a biweekly podcast of the American Jewish Medical Association that delves into the intersection of healthcare and Jewish values. 

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landscape through a Jewish ethical lens.

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