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In Vitro Fertilization and Surrogate Motherhood

Rabbi Zushe Winner
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What is the Halachic view of IVF and surrogate motherhood? Is one allowed to undergo such treatments? What is the status of such a child with regards to maternity (in the case of surrogate motherhood)?

This presentation took place in 1993 at the International Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine. The video recording is courtesy of Dr. Michael-Moshe Akerman M.D. who is the director of the conference.

This presentation discusses complex medical issues. The views and opinions expressed here represent only those of the speaker and not that of Torah Café or the organizers of the conference. For the practical application of Torah views in individual cases please consult a Rabbi and Halachic authority who specializes in Jewish medical case law. While this presentation offers general guidelines, it should not be used or applied in individual cases due to the many varying details that are specific to each situation, as that can result in the Jewish legal decisions being different from those expressed here.

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Scholars: Rabbi Zushe Winner
Provider: Conference on Judaism and Contemporary Medicine
Video title: In Vitro Fertilization and Surrogate Motherhood
Category: Jewish Law, Lecture
Views: 728
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