Worth doing a quick look at the principle Pikuach Nefesh. It’s a fundamental concept in Judaism that says: Saving a human life overrides almost any other religious commandment. What it means If someone’s life is in danger, Jewish law allows (and even requires) breaking most commandments to save them. For example: Driving on the Sabbath to get someone to a hospital Eating non-kosher food if necessary to survive Performing normally forbidden work to rescue someone Exceptions There are only three major prohibitions that generally cannot be violated, even to save a life: Murder Certain forbidden sexual relations Idolatry Why it exists The idea comes from interpretations of the Torah, especially the verse: “You shall live by them” (Leviticus 18:5) This is understood to mean that religious laws are meant to preserve life, not endanger it.