fertility

Is destroying frozen embryos permitted in Jewish law?

Halacha only allows for abortion for therapeutic reasons, with decisors greatly divided over the scope of justifying rationales.

By SHLOMO M. BRODY
08/06/2024

Health Ministry closes clinic for defective IVF treatment

New evidence and findings observed in the case of hemophilia-infected eggs led the Health Ministry to make a decision to immediately close the clinic: "clear and immediate harm to public health."

Senator Chuck Schumer

'Israel not a banana republic': Netanyahu slams Schumer's 'undermining' speech

Yair Lapid: Schumer's speech "is proof that, one by one, Netanyahu is losing the staunchest supporters of Israel."

Jewish group helps Alabama clients after state's 'fetal personhood' ruling

The Jewish Fertility Foundation is funding out-of-state treatments for some Alabama clients after the ruling last month largely halted in-vitro fertilization.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
06/03/2024

Single, Israeli lesbians become main sperm donation recipients

Once a secret, taboo process for couples struggling with infertility, sperm donation has become an openly discussed and accepted means for many women and non-traditional families.

Fertility ethics in wartime - opinion

Is the extraction of sperm and use for fertility purposes permitted, and if so, who are the people who should be allowed to request it?

China's Xian sends 'sweet love' messages to encourage babymaking

The message was sent by Xian's Health Commission and Xian's Family Planning Association. Both government departments did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

By REUTERS
23/08/2023

Fertility doctors condemn Health Ministry's move to restrict Assuta IVF

Infertile couples who want children via IVF and fertility specialists denounce Health Ministry decision to restrict treatment in private hospitals

Health Ministry orders Assuta reduce activity after IVF scandals

Assuta private hospital's IVF unit in Tel Aviv will be limited and supervised after fetus mix-up that followed another one at its Rishon Lezion hospital

First Sergeant Amit Ben Yigal

Israel to consider law allowing fallen soldiers' parents to become grandparents

Proponents of the law passing argue that it would honor the fallen soldiers, allowing their legacy to continue on. There are, however, some ethical considerations.

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