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Letter to My Organ Donor's Family
By Melody Masha Pierson
Please believe me when I tell you that, to me, your daughter is an angel. She is on my shoulders; she is like a butterfly in my garden. She is the most beautiful person I have never known, and I carry her within me. Every day...
Women » Women's Narrative » Personal Stories » Life Lessons » Letter to My Organ Donor's Family
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Is He Dead Yet?
By Shea Hecht
No matter what side of the organ donor argument you are on, when you read Zach Dunlap's story you will probably take a step back—to contemplate
Blogs » Views on the News » Is He Dead Yet?
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Organ Donation
By Aron Moss
Judaism holds life as being sacred. For this reason, donating an organ to save a life is one of the highest act of virtue one can do. But sometimes, precisely because life is sacred, organ donation is problematic.
Lifecycles » Death & Mourning » End-of-Life » Readings » Organ Donation
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What is a Miracle?
By Melody Masha Pierson
One month ago, I was literally running out of breath. The breath of life. My lungs were dying. And while my hope and belief in life were alive and well, the idea was to get my body to catch up with my faith. This required some work...
Women » Women's Narrative » Personal Stories » Dealing with Challenge » What is a Miracle?
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A Call From Above
By Melody Masha Pierson
My number on the transplant list has jumped from seventh to fourth! The phone can ring at any time. The "call" can be in an hour, a day, a week or a month. I can't sleep. And I am not afraid...
Women » Women's Narrative » Personal Stories » Dealing with Challenge » A Call From Above
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Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match
By Melody Masha Pierson
When I found out I had been accepted into the Lung Transplant Program due to emphysema, one of the first things I did was re-write the lyrics to the song "Matchmaker"...
Women » Women's Health & Concerns » Genetics & Disease » Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match
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Are cadaver transplants allowed?
By Baruch S. Davidson
Question: Our dentist has advised us that our daughter needs a dental implant -- a small titanium rod screwed into her jawbone upon which a fabricated tooth will later be attached. The socket of her missing tooth does not have enough bone for such an ...
Ask the Rabbi » Latest Questions » The Details » Are cadaver transplants allowed?
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Medical Ethics and Jewish Law
By Yitzchok Breitowitz
The Torah's view on organ donation, cremation and the right to die.
Audio Classes » Living » Health » Medical Ethics and Jewish Law
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Blood Type
By Yeruchem Eilfort
Jessica lost her life, and two other critically ill people will not be receiving the organs used in the attempt to cure her. What can we learn from this devastating mishap?
Society & Living » Current Events » News Archives » Blood Type
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