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Assisted reproduction: a Jewish perspective.

F Rosner1

  • 1Department of Medicine, Mount Sinai Services at Queens Hospital Center, 82-68 164th Street, Jamaica, NY 11432, USA.

The Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine, New York
|May 25, 2001
PubMed
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Judaism views infertility as an illness, permitting assisted reproductive techniques like IVF. Most rabbinic authorities favor these methods for couples unable to conceive naturally after other treatments fail.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Ethics
  • Religious Studies
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Judaism regards medicine as a noble profession, with biblical mandates for physicians to heal and for the ill to seek medical care.
  • Within Jewish thought, infertility is classified as an illness, necessitating appropriate medical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the Jewish perspective on assisted reproductive techniques (ART).
  • To examine the ethical and legal considerations of ART within Judaism.
  • To understand the stance of contemporary rabbinic authorities on ART.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of Jewish legal and ethical texts concerning medicine and procreation.
  • Review of contemporary rabbinic responsibilities and rulings on infertility treatments.
Keywords:
Genetics and ReproductionReligious Approach

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  • Examination of the conditions under which ART is deemed permissible.

    • Main Results:

    • Assisted reproductive techniques, including artificial insemination, in vitro fertilization, and surrogate motherhood, are generally viewed favorably by most current rabbinic authorities.
    • These techniques are permissible under specific, limited circumstances.
    • The primary conditions for approval include the couple's inability to conceive naturally and the failure of standard medical or surgical interventions.

    Conclusions:

    • Jewish law permits and even encourages the use of assisted reproductive techniques for infertility when conventional methods fail.
    • Contemporary rabbinic authorities largely support ART, balancing medical needs with Jewish ethical principles.
    • The use of ART is contingent upon specific criteria, ensuring adherence to Jewish legal and ethical guidelines.