Rabbi Dr. Weiner comes to Knesset Israel of Beverlywood with much experience and education.  He currently serves as the Senior Rabbi & Director of Spiritual Care at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.  Rabbi Dr. Weiner holds multiple Rabbinic Ordinations, an MA in Bioethics & Health Policy; an MA in Jewish History; a doctorate in clinical bioethics from Loyola University (Chicago) and is a Board Certified Chaplain.  In addition, Rabbi Dr. Weiner is a member of the Rabbinical Council of California (RCC) and the Rabbinical Council of America (RCA), is a recipient of numerous awards including the Orthodox Union “Rabbinic Leadership Award” and is published in a number of journals, including The Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society.  Rabbi Weiner has authored two books, “Guide to Observance of Jewish Law in a Hospital” and "Jewish Guide to Practical Medical Decision-Making".  Rabbi Dr. Weiner was Assistant Rabbi of Young Israel of Century City from 2006-2009.  Rabbi Dr. Weiner maintains his current position at Cedars-Sinai while serving as the Rabbi of Knesset Israel. 

You can check out Rabbi Dr. Weiner's YouTube page here and his YUTorah page here.

Rabbi Weiner's books can be purchased using the links below:

• Guide to Observance of Jewish Law in a Hospital

• Jewish Guide to Practical Medical Decision-Making

• Care and Covenant: A Jewish Bioethic of Responsibility