Is Alternative Healing Kosher?

description of book Rabbi Kaganoff’s transformative sefer offers a penetrating analysis of halachic sources and their relevance to today’s medical practices. This 448‐page work examines the Torah’s guidance on healing by drawing on the wisdom of the Rishonim, the Shulchan Aruch, and later poskim, providing readers with a balanced, scholarly approach to alternative health treatments. By delving into this complex topic, the sefer addresses critical questions such as:• What are kosher medical treatments according to the Rishonim, the Shulchan Aruch, and the poskim?• What distinguishes facts from old wives’ tales—and what exactly is a segulah?• What is science in a halachic context? Is there such a thing as kosher science, and what role does teva (nature) play?• Are spiritual treatments still applicable today?• What level of corroboration is necessary to permit a specific treatment? Combining rigorous research with practical guidance, this sefer is an essential resource for rabbis, educators, and Torah-observant individuals seeking to navigate modern health challenges with wisdom and clarity.