"Ripped From The Headlines": Presenting topics in current events considered through the lens of Jewish law and thought. Class delivered at Midreshet Torat Chesed.

When Yigal and Nira Sarusi, parents of Almog Sarusi Hy"d—who was murdered in Hamas captivity after being taken from the Nova music festival—welcomed a newborn baby boy using an embryo preserved over two decades ago and carried by an altruistic surrogate, it touched hearts across Israel and the world. Beyond the profound emotional and human story of resilience, this unprecedented case raises cutting-edge questions in modern bioethics regarding fertility treatments, lineage, and parentage in Jewish law.

In this episode, we examine the fundamental legal and philosophical frameworks governing assisted reproduction in halacha through two core questions:

  • Defining Halachic Motherhood: Who is considered the mother in Jewish law—the genetic egg donor who provided the biological material, or the surrogate mother who carried and delivered the child?

  • The Mitzvah of Pru U'Rvu: How do advanced fertility treatments and surrogacy align with the Torah's imperative to bring new life into the world, and what are the boundaries set by modern halachic authorities?

Join us for an in-depth analysis of classic sources and modern responsa as we explore how halacha navigates the forefront of reproductive technology while upholding the sacred value of life and Jewish continuity.

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