Bioethics - Ethics in Judaism

IVF - First Mitzvah Supporting IVF (Justification)

“God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply” - Genesis 1:28

IVF - Legislative Example (Justification)

The Assisted Reproductive Technology Act 2007 (NSW) states that the purpose of the law is to “prevent the commercialisation of human reproduction” and “protect the interests of the person born as a result of ART treatment, and the woman undergoing ART treatment”

IVF - Exceptions to Response Modern Day Example

Australian Jewish Fertility Network “According to traditional Judaism, the status of ‘who is a Jew’ is determined by whether or not the mother is Jewish.”

IVF - Exceptions to Response Scripture

“No mamzer shall enter the congregation of the Lord…” - Deuteronomy 23:3

Organ Donation/Transplant - Pikuach Nefesh Scripture

“whoever saves a single life is regarded as having saved the entire world." - Jerusalem Talmud 4:5

Organ Donation/Transplant - Exceptions to Response (carrying it out ethically)

“You shall not go around as a slanderer among your people, and you shall not profit by the blood of your neighbour” - Leviticus 19:16

Organ Donation/Transplant - Modern Day Interpretations for Orthodox and Conservative

Rabbi Yosef Carmel of the Orthodox Union in Israel spoke positively about organ donation, stating that it is a “mitzvah of the highest order” to save lives through this altruistic act