Tag: Infertility

A woman shares her emotional and challenging journey through infertility and the lack of support she felt from the Jewish community while trying to conceive.
The article discusses the recent condemnation of in vitro fertilization (IVF) by the Southern Baptist Convention and its implications for reproductive rights, particularly in light of the ongoing threats to abortion rights.
The video delves into Rochel's emotional journey of overcoming infertility struggles and the tragic loss of one of her twins, finding strength and faith along the way.
The author reflects on the parallels between the Passover story of liberation and the struggles faced by those undergoing infertility treatments, highlighting the importance of listening and supporting individuals on these journeys.
Sandye Rudnitzky shares her journey of pursuing gestational surrogacy in the 1980s after facing infertility issues, leading to the birth of her daughter Jillian, the first baby born using the egg and sperm of the biological parents in a surrogate's womb.
Alexa Alfia and Brennon Lemieux, known for their appearance on the reality show Love Is Blind, have announced that they are expecting their first child together.
Chana Falk is the founder of Keren Ohr, an organization that supports couples struggling with infertility.
Parashat Vayetze explores the significance of the mandrake in Torah, a plant with potential magical and aphrodisiac properties.
The author reflects on her experience of infertility and its connection to Rosh Hashanah.
Adina visits her mother and finds out that her sister, Sara, is getting divorced while pregnant.
The article reflects on the author's personal experience of infertility and how it relates to the biblical stories of Rachel, Rebecca, and Sarah.
Aimee Friedman Baron, upon creating the nonprofit I Was Supposed to Have a Baby (IWSTHAB), has established an online community on Instagram for Jewish women struggling with infertility, offering support through virtual groups, one-on-one sessions, and informative content.
In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, infertility treatments were disrupted, leaving many feeling alone and uncertain.
The author reflects on their experiences with miscarriages, particularly their second consecutive miscarriage right before Rosh Hashanah.
The text discusses the importance of sensitivity and empathy towards individuals facing challenges, such as infertility, job loss, or being single.
In episode 135 of Unorthodox podcast, Peninah Lamm Kaplansky shares her experience with miscarriage, emphasizing the need for more support and dialogue on infertility and pregnancy loss within Jewish communities.
In "Inconceivable," the authors of Midrash Tanchuma explore why the matriarchs were initially barren, suggesting that it was to elicit their prayers and submission to a destiny beyond their control.
In Tablet Magazine, Sarah Marcus discusses the Mountain Jews living in Azerbaijan who ensure they always have a minyan.