The Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists (AOJS) is an organization of scientists that focuses on the interrelationships between science and Orthodox Jewish Halakha .
The organization was established at a meeting held on December 28, 1947, with a focus on five goals:
- clarifying the connection between science and Torah;
- considering the application of the principles of halakha in particular issues;
- providing an opportunity for education and interaction with professionals sharing a common interest;
- providing guidance to Orthodox Jewish students considering a career in science;
- providing study and training in areas of science needed in Israel.[1]
The organization reached nearly 2,000 dues-paying members in the early 1960s.[1] Time magazine reported that the organization had over 1,000 members by the late 1960s.[2] AOJS is still active and recently celebrated its 49th Annual Summer Convention, with the theme "A Torah-Informed Evaluation of Darwin's Theory of Evolution"
The AOJS Medical-Dental section maintains a list of Shomer Shabbos Medical Residency positions available around the U.S.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The History of AOJS, Association of Orthodox Jewish Scientists. Accessed October 23, 2008.
- ↑ Staff. Orthodoxy's New Look, Time (magazine), January 19, 1968. Accessed October 23, 2008.
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