Sharon Galper Grossman, at The Blogs

Jun 7, 2021, 5:45 PM

Immunity passports, social equality, and Halacha

“No immunity passport, no entry,” announced the guard. He scanned the barcode on Sheila’s phone, then waved her into the event hall. But he banned her husband, Simon, the brother of the groom, because he had not received a...

Jan 15, 2021, 4:05 PM

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Vaccinate, so that you can be fruitful and multiply

A pregnant woman gets vaccinated. (iStock)

For those who are eligible, the COVID-19 vaccine should be simply one more aspect of the prenatal care that includes special vitamins and avoiding cigarettes and alcohol

Nov 16, 2020, 10:58 AM

Why I will be first in line for the COVID vaccine!

“Why would a physician with a degree in public health make herself and her family guinea pigs?” Those at high risk will be offered the COVID-19 vaccine first. Once the vaccine becomes available to the general public, my family...

Feb 3, 2020, 3:32 PM

Notes from A Bystander to A Medical Revolution

Jews recite “Hatov VeHaMetiv” a blessing to express gratitude upon hearing news that is good for oneself and others (Shulchan Aruch Orach Haim 222:1). As the witness to a revolution in the treatment of a devastating disease, I share,...

Feb 16, 2019, 11:40 PM

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Here’s why I got tested for the BRCA mutation

Those who test positive can take measures that may save their lives; if you’re Askhenazi, like I am, how can you not find out?

Dec 2, 2018, 7:32 PM

‘I have cancer but I still need my husband’

“I have breast cancer, but I still need my husband,” she cried. Sarah was diagnosed, thank G-d, at an early stage. She had undergone mastectomy and was now scheduled for six months of chemotherapy to be delivered by a...

Nov 20, 2018, 8:43 PM

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Ending the current measles epidemic: Haredi rabbis get it right

A patient getting a measles vaccination in Jerusalem, November, 2018. (courtesy, Health Ministry)

I don't always agree with Haredi rabbis, but their strong statements fighting the current measles epidemic are absolutely right

Oct 3, 2018, 1:21 PM

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Why our children should receive the HPV vaccine

Illustrative. Disinfecting the skin of patient before a vaccination. (iStock)

If you think your kid is in the clear because he or she is not sexually active, you're wrong

About Me

Sharon Galper Grossman, MD, MPh, is a Harvard-trained radiation oncologist with a masters in Public Health. She is a graduate of the Morot L’Halakha program for women’s advanced halakha learning at Matan Hasharon and teaches for Matan, Machon Puah and the Eden Center.