And you shall surely heal = [Ṿe-rapo yerape] : the Albert Einstein College of Medicine synagogue compendium of Torah and medicine • Vol 6

Abstract

__The inaugural issue of Verapo Yerape was published in 2009. It was a landmark publication rich in symbolism. It represented the enduring ties between Einstein and Yeshiva University, the critical influence of the Einstein Synagogue Rabbi, and, most significancly, the extraordinary talents of the bnei and bnos Torah among Einstein's amazing student body. Now, in 2015, six years later, the sixth edition of chis continuing monograph is being prepared for publication in 2016. With so many references co the number "6", it's edifying and fun to explore this number in Jewish tradition. __Both the author contributors and appreciative readers of Verapo Yerape share several key character traits. They are dedicated to Toras Hashem and co Medinas Yisroel. The Torah begins with the six days of creation and alludes co Chag Hashavuos, the quintessential manifestation of Maran Torah which takes place each year on the 6th of Sivan. ___As Jewish history unfolded, the 6 pointed Scar of David, attributed to a design of Shlomo Hamelech, began to grace the entrances of synagogues worldwide since the sixteenth century. Its prominence became so great char by the end of the nineteenth century, the Zionist movement adopted it as its symbol, and the Scace of Israel made it the center of the Israeli flag. Finally, the 6 pointed scar is the emblem of Magen David Adorn which, since 2006, has been recognized by the International Red Cross as the official symbol of emergency medical care in Israel. (from Forward, Dean of AECOM).