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Israel, America and ADHD
Why are rates of the disorder skyrocketing in both countries? Israeli researchers have some theories.

Why are rates of the disorder skyrocketing in both countries? Israeli researchers have some theories.
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This Women Owned Startup Is Reshaping Egg Donation
Cofertility is ‘leading the way for a more transparent and ethical the entire industry to become more transparent and ethical,’ says cofounder Halle Tecco.

Cofertility is ‘leading the way for a more transparent and ethical the entire industry to become more transparent and ethical,’ says cofounder Halle Tecco.
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The Journey From Loss to Healing
Grief is a universal experience, but grieving is a uniquely personal experience.

Grief is a universal experience, but grieving is a uniquely personal experience.
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Helping Children Deal With Trauma
Young victims of pandemic stress learn coping strategies at Hadassah Hospital.

Young victims of pandemic stress learn coping strategies at Hadassah Hospital.
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A Perfect Match: Donating a Kidney to a Stranger
Every day in America, 13 people die waiting for a kidney. Often their best hope—their only hope—is to find a living donor.

Every day in America, 13 people die waiting for a kidney. Often their best hope—their only hope—is to find a living donor.

From the Coronavirus Outbreak Ward at Hadassah Hospital

The doctors and nurses at Hadassah Hospital are caring, compassionate and professional—although it’s hard to get used to a team approaching you in full protective gear.

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When Coronavirus Comes to My New York Jewish Community

by Shuli Karkowsky | JTA

Three days ago, we found out that a member of our community was diagnosed with coronavirus. Hours after that, our entire congregation—including me, my husband and children—was quarantined.

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Are You My Surrogate?

by Amy Klein

Some couples elect to use a surrogate in a final effort to birth a genetic child after other methods have failed. But there are Jewish complexities to surrogacy.

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Learning to Live My Best Life, Without Children

by Rachel Halperin-Zibelman

I asked myself whether we could attempt to be a “family” without children? Had we only gotten married to procreate?

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Preserving Fertility After Cancer

by Wendy Elliman

Hadassah-trained Dr. Hananel Holzer, one of the world’s leading fertility preservation specialists, helps oncology patients retain their ability to have children.

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The Blessings and Trauma of IVF

by Talia Liben Yarmush

Ultimately, IVF is much like a difficult birth. If you remembered all the pain, you’d be hard-pressed to do it again.

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Restoring Quality of Life at Hadassah’s Rehab Department

by Wendy Elliman

Rehabilitation 'is an optimistic field,' and Hadassah's department restores the ability to function to patients as well as helps them live and cope with disabilities.

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Mothering With a Disability

by Sarah Yahr Tucker

It takes innovation—and love—to navigate the obstacles and discrimination that come with mothering as a person with a disability.

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