Last week I reported on the conference encouraging single women in their 30's to freeze their eggs for after marriage. The website Jewish Ideas Daily translated and published two responsa by Rabbi Yuval Cherlow to a desperate 36-year-old, in which he addresses some of the many issues facing singles who desire children. In the first responsum, Rabbi Cherlow explains why he ultimately permits sperm donation so that single women may conceive. In the second responsum, he defends his position against those who claim he is anti-marriage, and addresses attacks point by point. Here is Rabbi Cherlow's reply to those who suggest "cutting-egg" technology such as freezing eggs and implanting … [Read more...]
Keep Your Frozen Eggs Kosher
June 17, 2011 by 14 Comments
Should single, religious women in their 30's be encouraged to freeze their eggs, preserving their fertility for a few more years? This was the topic at a conference yesterday on the technology and ethics of single women in their 30's freezing their eggs for later use. Update: Rabbi Yuval Cherlow explains why freezing eggs is not a viable solution. A while ago, the government approved subsidizing the harvest and freezing of human eggs. This is helpful for single women who want to avoid infertility should they decide to try and conceive in their late 30's and 40's, when the quality and quantity of their eggs decreases sharply. Dina Kazhdan, a Jerusalem social worker, organized a … [Read more...]
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