PUAH

Puah Institute is a wonderful organization which is devoted to helping couples with fertility problems and women in all stages of life fulfill their dream of building a family while also offering worldwide supervision of fertility treatments.
Couples worldwide receive personal counseling, free of charge, in a most sensitive, caring and discreet environment according to halacha. The counselors are experts in specialized training in modern reproductive medicine as well as rabbinical knowledge. They also refer their couples to the appropriate doctor who specializes in the treatment required. I know firsthand of friends who have been helped by Puah's involvement, guidance and tremendous devotion and caring.

PUAH is truly a wonderful organization that contributes so much. They are incredibly caring and devoted to help anyone in need. Thank you PUAH for the amazing work you do!

PUAH is an amazing non-profit organization staffed with caring, devoted professionals who only want to help. They are doing incredible work and are a true asset to the community at large!

I've been connected to PUAH for many years now, and I've consistently been impressed with how sincerely dedicated they are to helping every single person who comes their way. They have everything you would want in a fertility organization: expert knowledge, warmth and caring, and total commitment to what they do.

We have been working with PUAH for 4 years and find the PUAH team to be professional and very dedicated!

PUAH is the best life support 'making babies' team around. Skilled seasoned compassionate advisors and educators in all matters medical and halachic, They are the guys you want with you in the trenches and hurdles of the fertility process. Making mazal tovs happen. . Keep those babies coming! Go Puah!

I am a rabbinic counselor for PUAH and I am so grateful to be a part of the team! I am privileged to work for an organization which helps so many people with their fertility health issues. No day goes by without the opportunity to inject hope and optimism into the lives of people that are in need of guidance. I am so thankful that PUAH serves as a lifeline the entire community!

Their advisors are very knowledgeable and helped us every step of the way

Puah has helped me every step of the way
always available and often on short notice
Their help and support helped ease the difficult journey!

The Puah Institute succeeds in every which way when it comes to going above and beyond for those who seek its guidance and support. The compassion and expertise expressed from its medical and rabbinic advisors, council and leadership is unsurpassed, and it is further testimony to why the organization has been in existence for nearly four decades.

As a mashgicha for PUAH I have seen so many couples have their dreams come true. These couples are treated with sensitivity and know that we are all trying to share, along with Hashem, the building of Klal Yisroel. This has been my privilege working with this wonderful organization.

I use the Puah Institute mainly when i am pregnant. there are Rabbys in the Puah Institute who are available on the phone every day and are ready to answer any question! They do it for free! completely no charge. In addition, I told families who have fertility issues to talk to this institute. I know they are a big help. In conclusion, the Puah Institute does an "Avodat Kodesh"!!!

Puah Institute is a fabulous organization that helps couples all over the world with infertility issues. The issues that these couples are struggling with are not only physically challenging, but emotionally and psychologically challenging as well. The people who work at Puah handle their clients in such a manner that they feel they are part of a safe, loving and supportive family. The Rabbis and other staff members at Puah Institute are so passionate and genuine in all that they do- it is a pleasure to volunteer at Puah!

I volunteered at Puah recently since I had some free time and was amazed with what I saw! The staff there dedicate their lives to helping others that they don't even know! Sooo much time and effort they happily donate to a cause they all firmly believe in. I personally believe they feel blessed and rewarded to be in the position to help those who are in need of their multitude of services. They really help take away some of the pain and doubts from what is a very painful and humbling experience. I would definitely recommend calling them if you are in need of their wonderful services.

They helped me.I had to set meetings with professionals for myself for having a baby and they(Puah Institute) helpd me with it I also went to few lectures they made, that was very helpful for me and my husband.

I am the administrator of Yeshiva.org.il ask the rabbi section. we receive many Jewish halachic questions (Jewish law) about marital relationships from around the world. Rabbi Gideon Weitzman from machon Puah, answers them very clearly. It is a great honer for us to use Machon Puah's services.

המכון מסייע לנו בייעוץ זוגי, עזרה הלכתית, עזרה כללית בכל הנושאים הקושורים לנישואים, ייעוץ רפואי שיעורים הלכתיים והכנה לחיי משפחה וזוגיות

I found teh staff to be very helpful, sensitive and knowlegeable rabbis. They kept records of my details and offered advice and encouragement.

היו חששות לגבי משהו מסויים והרבנים המתנדבים באירגון פועה היו לעזר ואחיסמך והרגיעוני, וע"כ תודתי. כמו"כ אני יודע על זוגות נוספים שנעזרים באירגון ויה"ר "שלא יצטרכו עמך זה לזה" ויבוא משיח צדקנו במהרה בימינו ממש.

שלום וברכה. אני למדתי במכון הלכות טהרה (אישה לבעלה) והוכשרתי לפסיקה במראות. על חשיבותו של המכון ותרומתו הגדולה בפתרון בעיות לאנשים במצוקה רפואית, ובשטחים נושקים לכך, כגון יחסי חתן כלה ועוד, אין צורך להרחיב את הדיבור. ברצוני לציין לטובה שתי נקודות יחודיות. האחת היא מסירותו של המכון לאנשים מכל המגזרים, ולא זו בלבד, אלא שגם נהנים הם מברכתם ותמיכתם של פוסקים מכל גווני הקשת, וגם כאלה שידועים כחולקים מובהקים, ציונים וחרדים, נאגדים במכון בדרך אחת, וגם אם מי שהוא מעוניין לפעול לפי פסיקת רבו שלו, יבררו במכון את דעתו, וינהגו לפיה, ויש בכך פריצת דרך, להובלת מהלך גדול של אחדות וקיברו לבבות בישראל. וונקודה נוספת. פסיקה במראות, הייתה כרוכה עד היום בצמדות לב ידוע, ולימוד אישי ארוך עמו, דבר שהקשה מאוד על השתלמות בנושא לו נזקקים רבים בכל שכונה יהודית. המכון פיתח שיטת הוראה בנושא, וכך בקורס מרוכז, עוברים המתאימים לכך הכשרה, והסמכה להורות בכך למעשה, וזו תרומה גדולה לטובת הציבור. זאת בנוסף להכשרה דומה, בנוא הכרוך באותו הקושי, לא רפואי, והוא ארבעת המינים סוכות, בצד נושאים רבים הנימדים במכון, ובעיקר הודות לגודלו ורב גווניותו של העומד בראשו, הרב מנחם בורשטין שליט"א..

הייתי בכמה ימי עיון שמכון פוע"ה אירגן. מכון עוזר לזוגות עם בעיות פוריות, בשאלות לגבי -האם אישה נידה או לא, מעביר קורסים וימי עיון בכל מיני נושאים הקשורים לבית יהודי.

From time to time i need a help from Puah Institutue.They have the information, knowledge, ideas, etc. to help us.

הייתי בקורסים של המכון ואני שואל מדי פעם שאלות בטלפון היו לי כמה חברים שהיו צריכים עזרה ויעוץ בתחומי העיסוק של המכון והפנתי אותם למכון, הם היו מאוד מרוצים מהיחס והעינייניות

בס"ד שלום רב הייתי בקשר עם המכון פעמים רבות לשאלות הלכתיות, ותמיד נעניתי בסבלנות ואריכות. לפני כ-3 שנים בהריוני עם תאומים שיהיו בריאים,סייע לי המכון רבות עם שאלות הלכתיות ורפואיות שונות שהיו לי, הכוונה לרופא מומחה באופן פרטי עם סיוע כלכלי של המכון, ולא פחות חשוב- הרבה תמיכה רגשית ועידוד. גם כשבישרתי להם על הלידה הרגשתי שבאמת שמחים איתי. הייתי אז בקשר עם טובה מהמכון, שהיתה מעל לכל ציפיה. מקסימה. אני מדריכה כלות לפני חתונתן, ונותנת להן תמיד את הטלפון של המכון, אם יש שאלות כלשהן בהלכות טהרת המשפחה, הריונות וכד', אני יודעת שזו צידה לדרך חשובה שיש ביכולתי להעניק לזוג הצעיר.

היינו בקשר עם המכון במשך תקופה ארוכה והרבנים ייעצו לנו ועזרו לנו בכל מה שקשור בפוריות. הליווי שלהם ממש עשה לנו את המסע הקשה הזה לקל יותר, הרגשנו שאנחנו בידיים טובות!

I saw a few great conferences. I heard from friends how the institute helped them. My wife organized a conference and invite somebody from the institute to talk. They accepted immediatly and it was great.

קיבלנו שירות טוב מהם בעזרה בבעיות פריון למעשה הם הכתובת היחידה שמצאנו קיבלנו מהם יחס אישי ועזרו לנו רבות עד לפתרון הבעייה

אני רב מושב אני משתתף בהשתלמיות וימי עיון של המכון. כמו כן אני נעזר ברבני מכון ליעוץ בנושאין הילכתיים הקשורים למכון פועה.

נסיוני עם המכון- מתוך הכרות עם כמה חברים טובים שנעזרו במכון במצב של קושי להכנס להריון, קיבלו תמיכה וזכו בחסדי ה' ובעזר המכון והרופאים לפרי בטן. גם אני אישית נעזרתי בהם בתחום זה בתקופה ב"ה קצרה. עזרתם האישית לי היתה גם לגבי מחלת CMV במהלך הריון,ולגבי בדיקות בהריונות רגילים. המכון נותן שרות אדיב מאד- וללא תשלום!! היחס של כל רבני המכון והמזכירות דיסרטי, אדיב, עדין ורגיש. אני גם קורא לפעמים שאלות ותשובות שלהם באתר ואני סומך עליהם שיש להם מקצועיות גדולה מאד- ידע רחב, קשר טוב עם הרופאים, ועם כל הפציאנטים שלהם.

המכון סייע לנו פעמים רבות. גם בזמנים לחוצים , ממש לפני כניסת השבת עזרו לנו הרבנים בפתרון בעיות הלכתיות סבוכות ורפואיות וגם בזמנים פחות לחוצים בשאלות יומיומיות ותמיד עם מלוא תשומת הלב, האכפתיות וההבנה למצב עוד לפני החתונה שלנו נכחתי בהדרכת חתנים במכון ע"י הרב בורשטיין שתרמה לנו מאוד כמובן שאי אפשר לשכוח גם את הפעילות המבורכת של המכון בנוגע לטיפולי הפוריות לנשים המתקשות ללדת

נעזרתי בהם בשאלות הלכתיות בנושא אישות ומשפחה בנוסף למדתי בהרצאות וקורסים שהועברו על ידם אינפורמציה חשובה בתחומים אלו חוברות ועלונים שמוצאים על ידם מספקים לי אינפורמציה עדכנית וחשובה אודות התחום המשיק בהלכה , רפואה ומשפחה אני מוצאת כי זוהי עמותה רצינית ומשמעותית

נעזרתי במכון בכמה מישורים: 1. קבלת יעוץ בנושאים הלכתיים ורפואיים. 2. קבלת הדרכה מקיפה ואיכותית לקראת נישואיי. 3. לאחרונה עברתי במכון קורס 'הכשרת מדריכי חתנים'. הקורס העשיר אותי מאוד ופתח לי אופקים חדשים למגוון תחומים.

למדתי במכון קורס הדרכת חתנים. נעזרתי במכון רבות בעניינים שבין איש לאשתו. הרב בורשטין הוא אדם דגול ואיש למופת. כל פעילות המכון בהתנדבות מליאה תוך שמירה על צינעת הפרט וועל ההלכה היהודית. המכון מעודכן בכל החידושים הטכנולוגים ולנו כתלמידים זה נתן הרבה במפגש עם השטח.

We went for counseling re: fertility. In addition, we participated in study days about the four species and about menopause organized by this organization.

we are having fertility problems and we talk to them for counsulation, also in 'halacha' and also about doctors. they have a section in their site where people can ask any halacha question they want and they will get a straight answer. it's a great thing to know that someone is their to help you, just because they care! especially when we are in a very sensitive position...

המכון סייע לנו אישית בהריון של אישתי. וכן כשהיתה לה הפלה- בהכוונה למי ללכת ובהוספת חוות דעת. כמו"כ המכון מסייע בשאלות הלכתיות בנושא של טהרת המשפחה. אני מפנה חברים שעומדים להנשא להתיעץ עם מכון פועה, אם יש להם שאלות בתחום האישות חיי המשפחה

המכון סייע לי בעבר בנוגע לשיתוף פעולה עסקי חשוב מאד. קיבלתי מענה מהרב מאיר ביטון, בנוגע לשימור דם טבורי ועמדת ההלכה בנוגע לנושא זה. במסגרת עבודתי בחברה המשווקת דם טבורי.

מעון פועה סייע לנו רבות בהבאת ילדים עקב קשיים רפואיים שהיינו בהם, המכון עזאר ללא לאות הן בעצות רפואיות רבות והן בבעזרה וסיוע נפשי בעת מצוקות. בננוסף, עברתי במכון קורס כשרות במשך שנה שלמה הקורס היה מעניין ומרתק

I participated in a course of Psika of Hilchot Nidah, Very proffecional . Now I'm capable of helping many of my neighbours and friends.

הידוע לי שהמכון מטפל בפוריות על פי ההלכה. אנו נעזרנו בהם בשאלה רפואית. קבלנו תשובה תוך יום. תשובה מקצועית ותכליתית. בנוסף התקשרנו אליהם להתעייצות נוספת בטלפון.

עברתי קורס בנושא אמצעי מניעה שתרם לי רבות כמו כן קיבלתי ייעוץ הלכתי טלפוני. השרות הטלפוני נח מאוד, מאוד נגיש ומאפשר פתירת בעיות בקלות.

הקשר שלי למכון הוא בהשתתפות בכנס הארצי של רפואה והלכה. נהנתי עד מאד מכושר הארגון והתוכן המגוון שהועבר במהלך היום הגדוש.

Puah Institute has always been there when I needed their help. My husband and I are going through difficult fertility problems and Puah institute have been with us since the begining. In the past few months we haven't been in touch with the institute,our reason for this is very much relevant. Our fertility problem is mainly a male problem, while Puah institute are more experienced with feminen issues. I personaly think that this lack of expertise, Is linked to a lack in sources and funds. My husband and I felt at one point that they can't help us anymore, and that there is a limit to their knowledge and expertise. We decided to share this with you in a chance of them winning and widening there sources and donations by getting their good name out there.We hope we can help. Thank you!

אנו נוהגים לתרום למכון פועה גם באופן כספי וגם בעזרה בפרסום ימי העיון. השתתפנו בכמה ימי עיון, שיעורים ושבתות של המכון.

אני מקבל סיוע מהמכון באופן אישי בתחומים שהמכון עוסק. המכון פועל בתחום מאוד חשוב לדעתי ועוזר להרבה זוגות להגשים את חלומם להביא ילדים לעולם תוך שמירה על עקרונות האמונה שלהם

They give an exclusive service which is "halachic answers" about family questions. They have experience and mass knowledge about modern solutions for couples that have problems in a lot of fields especialy bringing children.

I am impressed by this organisation. In their knowledge, their activities and the information they pass on to the public. It is proffessional, interesting and of great value. I personnally learned and gained by attendind their conference and looking forwards to the next one.

המכון ליווה אותנו במשך כמה שנים במסירות ובחביבות, כדי לפתור את בעיות הפריון שלנו. כעת ב"ה, בזכותו של המכון, זכינו להריון ראשון.

במכון פוע"ה יש אנשים שמוכנים לעזור ולענות בכל שאלה בסבר פנים יפות.כשיש צורך גדול הם עוישם מעל ומעבר כדי לסיע

כבר שנים שאנחנו בקשר עם מכון פוע"ה. נעזרנו ברבניו במשך שנים בנוגע לאמצעי מניעה, כתמים והלכותיהם וכן לפני ההיריון עם התינוקת הקטנה שלנו. אנחנו יודעים שמכון פוע"ה עושה לילות כימים בעזרה ובסיוע לאנשים הפונים אליו, אפילו בערב שבת ממש, במסירות נפש ומתוך יראת שמים ואנושיות מדהימים. אנחנו גם תורמים למכון באופן קבוע וגם נעזרים בו בתמידיות. מלבד זאת השתתפתי בקורסים שנמסרו באמצעותו על שלום בית וחינוך ילדים.

לאחר שנה שבה לא נכנסנו להריון, פנינו למכון פועה. שם הרגיעו אותנו והפנו אותנו לאחת הרופאות הטובות ביותר באיזורינו. במשך הבדיקות והטיפולים נעזרנו בעיצות ובפסקי הלכה של רבני המכון ובעיקר של הרב המלווה. ב"ה זכינו לבן ובע"ה בקרוב נהפוך להורים לשניים. בעקבות הקשר החם, העזרה, ההקשבה והתמיכה שזכינו לה במשך התקופה הקשה אנו משתדלים גם לתרום למכון כפי יכולתינו.

ייעוץ הלכתי בנושא פריון. נעזרתי ברב אליהו האיתן, שלאחר יצירת הקשר הראשוני דאג להישאר בקשר מעקב והתחשב במצב המשפחתי הרגיש שלנו.

I work for the government and sponser some of the things PUAH does. we have been working together for about seven years.

למדתי הרבה מההשתלמות בנושא האשה ביל המעבר. נעזרתי בשרות של המכון למענה טלפוני דיסקרטי על שאלות אינטימיות בזוגיות ובהלכה אני בקשר עם המכון כדי להזמין הרצאות לנשים בישוב שלי

אנו זוג צעיר+ ילדה. קשה לנו להכנס להריון נוסף, מכון פועה עזרו לנו בקבלת החלטות בנושא. אנו יודעים שאנו רק זוג אחד מהרבה הרבה זוגות שמתקשרים למכון ומקבלים ייעוץ הלכתי ורפואי ברמה מקצועית גבוהה מאד והכל חינם . פעילות המכון קודש ואנו חושבים שהוא סמל ודוגמא לעשיית חסד מהשורה הראשונה.

אתר מעולה כל הכבוד לעמותה הזו שעושה המון המון המון אני עברתי שם קורס חתנים ועידכונים לעיתים ק רובות הלוואי והיו יכולים לעשות את זה בעוד הרבה מקומות

מכון פועה סייעה לי בשתי מקרים בהם הייתי בהריון, האחד לפני כ4 שנים כשגילו שלעובר יש הרחבת אגן כליה, אז הם שלחו אותי למומחה ויעצו לי מה לעשות, די הרגיעו אותי, בפעם השניה בהריון הנוכחי כשגילו CMV אז גם שלחו אותי ויעצו לי מה כדאי לעשות. מכון פועה מתעסק בפריון ובפתרונות הלכתיים שקשורים בפריון.

At Puah Institute, you find the most devoted staff. Very informative, helpful, and ethical. Working with their staff is indeed a very uplifting experience. I have used their professional couseling as well, and couldn't be happie with the results that I got.

נעזרים רבות, כמעט מדי חודש. הרבנים העונים לשרות בסלנות במומחיות ובשמחה! הידע המקיף והרצון לסייע והיכולת ליצור קשרים עם הדרגים הגבוהים ביותר עושים את כל ההבדל בין מוסד ציבורי לעמותת חסד נפלאה זו מגיע להם פרס גדול יותר!

קיבלתי ייעוץ מהמכון בנושא פוריות ידוע לי ממספר אנשים לא קטן כי המכון עזר להם רבות כאשר הם נתקלו בבעיות בתחום הפוריות וחיי המשפחה

אנו פונים למכון בשאלות בענייני טהרת המשפחה, טלפונית או בע"פ. קודם כל, עצם האפשרות לפנות בדיסקרטיות ולהענות בזמן מאוד עוזרת לחיי המשפחה שלנו. שנית, התשובות ניתנות תמיד במאור פנים, ואם יש צורך- ניתנים גם הסברים מפורטים והדרכה הלכתית ומקצועית.

סיוע בשאלות הלכתיות ובשימוש באמצעים שונים בתחום הפוריות. ייעוץ הלכתי ופרקטי. נהיננו מאוד מהמקצוענות ההלכתית והרפואית ומהזמינות לעבודה בדואר אלקטרוני, מה שהיה לנו מאוד נח.

I've participated in educational events of the organization but their main area of activity is in aiding childless couples achieve parenthood. And they an amazing group at that.

I would like to praise PUAH institute for the help and knowledge they offer to us and other couples for understanding and the way we should act at the HALCH and fertility solution. The job they are doing is blessed helpful. whithout the support they give, we were lost..

the puah institute does a great servise for jewish couples who otherwise don't have where to turn for help with fertility and womens health issues.they have helped many thousands of couples,and are directly responsible for bringing thousands of children into the world.

An invaluable resource for religious couples dealing with fertility problems. Counseling is sensitive and discreet. Advice is clear and respectful

this is an organization that does really important work for the jewish people,by helping jewish couples experiencing fertility problems to bring children into the world.

Puah has helped many of my friends have the babies they could only dream of. Personally I have needed some phone consultations on "tweaking" my fertility, and the Rav who answered was always kind and tried to provide the answer which would most suit my needs.

This is the best organization ever! From the top flight research they do, to assisting couples in the IVF process (especially when supervisions is required for a transfer)this is a very special one in a million. What they do is truly priceless and they do it with such love and commitment.

I would like to thank Puah Institute for all of the help it has provided for us during these past few months. My husband and I have been trying to have children for awhile and when we finally reached the point where medical intervention would be taking place, our friends at Puah Institute helped provide us with the proper halachic supervision necessary to ensure that we would be receiving the best and most precise medical treatment. They provided us with friendly and compassionate "mashgichot" who gave us both emotional and medical support. Knowing that our friends at Puah were there with us every step of the way gave us a sense of security and comfort. They helped make a stressful time into a spiritual and comforting experience. Thank you so much for everything!

We don't live in Israel, but was there recently and got to finally meet Rav Weitzman. To have healthy children we have to do ivf. We live in a country where we felt like one of a handful of Jewish clintele doing IVF. The minute we walked into Rav Weitzman's office, we felt like we had come home. He explained our options medically and made us feel like we were the only people on his mind. Throughout my ivf cycles we kept in touch, whenever there was a halachic issue or we wanted some medical advice or reassurance, Rav Weitzman was only a phone call. He is an exceptionally special man, belonging to an especially helpful organisation. Don't know how we would have survived without his expertise.

the puah institute is a wonderful organization that helps countless couples deal with fertility problems according to jewish tradition in a harm and helping enviroment it is a graet pleasure for me to volunteer here.

when i was young i had many problems when i was or when i wasn't pregnant. i was talking many times with rabi burshtein.he helped me very much in evry hour when i calld him.now he and the other rabies are helping my daughters.all the time the advises helped us very much

We were introduced to Rabbi Gideon Weitzman at the Puah Institute in August of 2000. We had been married just over 8 years at that point and went to Israel, among other things, to try to get pregnant. Rabbi Weitzman was so warm and welcoming when we met him. He always made himself available to us and was amazing. We spoke to him for over an hour. In that hour we felt heard, empathized with and understood. The incredible people at the Institute then navigated the road to finding a doctor who knew about my specific medical condition and spoke English. The anguish of seeing 4 or 5 doctors to find “the right one” was erased under their care. Baruch Hashem we have our little miracle: after 9 years of marriage we had our son. He is turning 7 next month and we thank Hashem for him every day. Puah was amazing. They made the arrival of that journey that much sweeter because they were also there to share our joy. Thank you for everything you do! Rabbi Mordechai and Miriam Schwab North Carolina, US

I am a member of the public. I am happy that Puah is there for couples who need counseling, referrals, support and medical help with halachic integrity.

i have had the privilage for a personal connection with some of the puah staff and the effect they have on all thoes around them is astounding. they bring joy to this world which many benefit from all around the world. may they keep up the great work, we all are gratefull for.

I was introduced to Puah due to my close proximity to some of the clinics they work with. Since starting I have been impressed with their sensitivity and heartfelt wish to help couples struggling through infertility. The pain of having no children is truly one of the toughest challenges life can throw your way. Compassion is not what is needed, but real hope and real assistance, which is what Puah offers. One time I witnessed as they helped a bride freeze her eggs before she got married and started chemotherapy. Her chances of having her own baby and being able to raise the child was instrumental in giving her courage to fight for her life. That strength to carry on with dignity and security that they are doing all they can, to become another link in the chain of life is amazing to see in the eyes of new parents.

The work that Puah does is extraordinary. By melding the foremost halachic and medical expertise at one address, those in need of fertility guidance and help now know where to turn. This phenomenal organization is not restricted geographically or to one group. They help people from all backgrounds worldwide. May they be blessed and may their services no longer be needed.

I am a volunteer for the past four and a half years for Puah. I feel good knowing that I can make a mother and father to be feel secured with our organization when providing them with supervision during their treatments in the lab. It is rewarding to know that I am helping these couples become future parents.

Yeshiva University Israel has used the Puah Institute and its teachers for numerous educational programs. They provide a professional and high standard of education in a highly specialized area. Their programming has been very well received by our students who have learned a tremendous amount during the courses provided.

Have personally visited the Headquarters in Israel and met with the remarkable coterie of professionals...Their selfless dedication to assisting those facing serious family and fertility difficulties is unmatched.

Puah is an extraordinary organization by all definitions. They deal with an exceedingly important and delicate issue in the Jewish community- the treatment of infertility. They address this most complex area of medicine with intelligence, profound insight and, most importantly, great sensitivity. Their staff have the highest level of training in both the medical and Jewish legal aspects of infertility, and they cater their consultations to the concerns of each individual patient. Puah is aware of the latest technologies and avail themselves of the best medicine has to offer. The service they do for the community- assisting patients in the clinical arena, teaching physicians to be sensitive to the specific needs of the Jewish community, and educating the broader community about the plight and legal ramifications of infertility- is inestimable. They are the gold standard.

I have been involved with Puah for about 10 years. I have a friend who had trouble conceiving for many years. Her pain was silent and unbearable. Finally, after a successful IVF treatment she became pregnant for the first time with triplets. However, it was not meant to be and she lost all three babies at 25 weeks. At the same time I was introduced to Puah and understood the need for such an organization. The rabbincal staff are not only up-to-date in the latest research and technology worldwide in the field of fertility but they share the pain of each and every couple. The policy at Puah is to never close a file until a baby is conceived. It is a great mitzvah to be part of bringing a jewish neshama into this world. To strengthen am yisrael and to give couples the greatest gift ever. My friend had a happy ending....after counselling with Puah and as they predicted she had a daughter through natural conception within the same year.

I am the medical director of an IVF center in Philadelphia. PUAH supervision has made it possible for couples to participate in the medical technologies who otherwise could not have. Lives have been brought into this world because of their dedication. Their team of volunteers are professional and compassionate.

PUAh helped me to Help me find and marry a woman, with tests - genetic match before marriage. They found fear of danger and helped me get rid of him. Even the disciples themselves marriage helps us good advice.

My daughter in law and son are3 in Israel for a few years learning in Yeshiva. They are experiencing fertility problems. Puah has been very helpful in meeting with them and providing Doctors for them to consult with in Israel and in New York when they came back for the holidays.

We have been struggling with infertility for many years and were searching to exhaust all options. A friend recommended we contact Puah in relation to extra supervision of frozen sperm and embryos to make sure they did not get mixed up with someone else’s. We were pleasantly surprised to discover that Puah is an all encompassing organization- addressing many different aspects of the infertility journey. We have since been in close contact with Puah, and the help and advice of their expert, friendly staff has been indispensible to us. When we needed to travel abroad for treatment, they guided us and supported us, and we will forever be grateful to them.

Puah serves the infertile couple with dignity and respect. They broach an ultra sensitive topic with keen insight and understanding. They listen, act and react.

To whom it may concern: My daughter and son in law were struggling through years of infertility. While they chose not to discuss their problem with friends or family, my heart was breaking from the terrible frustration of waiting. I can only imagine the suffering that they kept to themselves. Since I have become an avid reader of the fascinating PUAH column in the Jewish Press, I decided to call their US office. The person I spoke to was caring and understanding of my pain, however she encouraged me not to bring the matter into the open with my children (who clearly wished to keep it private). I listened to her words, bore my heartache in silence, and was recently rewarded by blessed news from them. PUAH has a stellar name in the field of infertility in Israel and all over the US. Their scope of knowledge and their depth of caring for every couple going through this torment is unsurpassed. People from Canada, England,and the US temporarily relocate to Israel for Puah's help. They are in the forefront of all the newest treatments and techniques and through the specialists that they work with, (and G-d's Help), have the ability to overturn huge amounts of sorrow into blessing. Their success rate is probably unsurpassed throughout the world.

As a clinical social worker, I have witnesses the sadness and frustration of couple's with fertility issues and most notably the stress of infertility places on their marriage and self-concept. Puah, in their desire to help couples conceive, take a comprehensive approach that addresses the physical as well as the emotional well being of the couple and they do it with compassion and understanding. Their work is invaluable to the jewish community.

As a community Rabbi, I consult with many couples that are faced with challenges of fertility. Aside from their knowledge and expertise in Jewish legal issues, their sensitivity, caring and concern for the couple is extraordinary. They provide so much comfort, safety and practical insights to the people they help. Additionally, PUAH trained a number of women in our community to serve as the halachic supervisors during the fertility treatments. The level of professionalism they bring to this is impressive to even the most advanced physicians and clinics in the area. Rabbi Shraga Sherman

8 months ago my wife and I discovered that the fetus my wife was carrying had a difficult chromosomal problem. Puah institute gave us professional medical advice and Halahic (Jewish law) advice and helped us reach a decision good for us. The institute was both very professional and full of sympathy. The help we got from Puah institute was crucial for us at a very difficult time. We benefited a great deal from their help and are very thankful.

Puah Institute answered my personal questions in a very timely manner. It was very comforting to find such knowledgeable experts in halachot to share our issues with.

I became involved with PUAH through a friend who has volunteered for them for several years. I met with Rabbi Weitzman and a few other members of the Jerusalem Office. I noted their professionalism, their warmth and sensitivity in dealing with this most delicate subject - infertility. I also met the head of the supervisors who oversee the harvesting/collection process as to insure that no human error occurs in the laboratory. I was amazed at the dedication shown for this noble mission. I also encountered a couple who used PUAH's services after many years of trying to conceive. They were eventually blessed with twins due to PUAH's intervention. I believe that this organization serves the great need of so many people who would never of had the opportunity of receiving help for their sad predicament if it weren't for PUAH. Thank goodness for PUAH! It is my pleasure to recommend them whenever the opportunity arises.

Works well with families during times of great stress. Honest, trustworthy and dedicated to the mission of helping couples with their infertility problems.

Puah Institute has been great in putting us in touch with the right doctor and bringing hope to us, once again.

Puah has been so helpful to the kallah teachers in The Sephardic community in Brooklyn. They have professionals come to talk to us about issues of infertility and other subjects that are so helpful for kallah teachers to know in order to guide our kallahs properly. From the sessions we have had with Rabbi Weitzman and Dr. Grazi we gained some invaluable information that we are able to give over to our kallahs that has really made a difference. Thank you Puah!Bonnie Mansour

A wonderful and valuable asset to the communiy enabling us to build an even sronger Jewish presence. Puah does fantastic work devioted to the difficulties encountered in producing a baby. Their sensitivity in counsling couples is unmatched, while supported by real-time knowledge and updates on cutting edge technolog,y which is rapidly changing . These people demonstrate family-friendly caring, together with an elite professionalism that gives cocuples the premium choice in direction. Their efforts, as the leading worldwide, Jewish infertility organization, catering to all sectors of Judaism are results oriented helping access those all-important results ......Babies!!! Am Yisrael Chai Morris Rechnitz

זכיתי להשתתף באחת מתכניות הלימודים של המכון. כך נחשפתי למאור הפנים ולאכפתיות של אנשי המכון. בזכות הקורס שלמדתי אני זוכה לסייע לנשים שסביבי במה שלמדתי ובקישורן למכון לשאלות וסיוע נוסף.

they are lovely! they allways call you back. they give support and counceling and let you fill that you are not alone!

Amazing staff, amazing work, no words on how little things can bring so much life into this world! And everything with humbleness!

היינו נשואים 3 שנים. כמעט על סף ייאוש לאחר שכל הבדיקות והרופאים לא גילו שום דבר, ועדיין לא היינו בהריון. הרב מרדכי אליהו שליט"א הפנה אותנו לרב בורשטיין שליט"א ומאז הכל השתנה. הרב בורשטיין קיבל אותנו במאור פנים ותוך זמן קצר היינו עם רשימה מסודרת של בדיקות, צילומים ושם של רופא מתאים. כשברכתו והתעניינותו של הרב בורשטיין אתנו, תוך זמן קצר התבשרנו על ההריון הראשון. מאז אנחנו נעזרים במכון בכל מה שקשור לפסיקות הלכתיות במקרים קלים ומסובכים שנתקלנו בהם, ותמיד במאור פנים, בסבלנות ובמקצועיות ללא פשרות. כשהרבנים המשיבים לא בטוחים בפסק, הם מתייעצים וחוזרים עם תשובה מוסמכת. איך הסתדרנו קודם בלעדי מכון פועה, הרב בורשטין שליט"א והצוות הנפלא שם.

מכון פועה עזרו לנו בייעוץ טלפוני ופנים אל פנים. הרבנים במכון הקשיבו לנו והשיבו, בסבלנות ומקצועיות תוך ירידה לפרטי פרטים . יהי רצון שתזכו להרחיב את פועלכם הברוך ולעשות חיל.

השתתפתי השנה האחרונה בפעם הראשונה (וממש לא האחרונה בעז"ה) בכנס הרפואי-הלכתי שארגנה בצורה מופלאה ארגון פועה.הכנס העבר ברמה גבוהה ומרתקת. ישר כחכם ושירבו כמותכם בישראל!

מכון פועה נותן מענה יחודי שאינו בנמצא במקומותינו. נעזרנו במכון מספר רב של פעמים והמידע אותו קיבלנו היה רב ערך. אפשר לומר שמדובר בהצלת נפשות ממש!

תודה רבה למכון פועה שעוזרים תמיד בכל שאלה והכל בהתנדבות,מעודכנים תמיד בכל הפתרונות החדשים והיצירתיים,מוציאים שיעורים חיוניים ומעניינים גמילות חסדים במלואה ישר כח

אני יציין כמה נקודות הכי חשובות של מכון פוע"ה א' הם אנשים עם לב חם, שזמינים 24 /7 ב' היו"ר של המכון עובד בצורה יוצאת דופן כדי להרבות כמותו בישראל ובעולם, וזאת אומרת שהוא לא מעוניין לבנות את המכון שלו, אלא מכון ומנסה שיקימו אלפי מכונות כאלה בעולם, ולצורך זה הוא מוסר שיעורים קבועים ומזדמנים בכל יום ויום, אם זה במרכז הרב אם זה בארה"ב ואם זה בצרפת ובשאר מקומות בעולם, וכן על ידי הפצת החוברות והספרים של המכון, וזה דבר נדיר ביותר שמכון שמצליח יורה עצמו ברגל, אבל כיון שהוא באמת עמותה ללא רווח וכוונתו באמת רק לעזור לאנשים, לכן מרוב טובו הוא עושה הכל ויותר מזה, כדי להרבות אנשים שיוכלו לעזור לאנשים אחרים בתחומים שהמכון עוסק בהם. ג' עוד נקודה מרכזי שהמכון מייצג את כל עם ישראל, כל החוגים, כל הסוגים, ובאמת הם עוזרים לכל סוגי האנשים, וכן מלמדים לכל סוגי אנשים, ומשתפים פעולה עם כל הסוגי הרופאים, וזה גם כולל כל המקומות במדינת ישראל ובחו"ל. ד' אני בטוח שבזה שאתם תעזרו למכון פוע"ה אתם לא עוזרים לעצם המכון בלבד, אלא בזה אתם פשוט עוזרים להקמת עוד אלפי מכונים כאלה של עזרה לאנשים בתחומים של רפואה בכלל, ושל פוריות בפרט. אני יכול להאריך עוד ועוד, אבל אני לא בטוח שמותר להאריך כל כך לכן אני מקצר ואני מקווה שהמסר הועבר בברכה יצחק מלבר

שרות מדהים אכפתיות ומקצוענות- שילוב נדיר בימינו. שירבו כמותם בישראל!!! תודה מיוחדת להדר ממחלקת הדרכה על רצינותה ומסירותה גם בשעות לילה מאוחרות כשהיה צריך.

מכון מאוד מקצועי ענו על הרבה שאלות ובעיות ועזרו לפתור אותן תודה מיוחדת לרב בורשטיין על הסבלנות והאכפתיות לכל אחד ואחד!

it is well known that the Puah Institute has provided unique solutions for fertility problems, and supervised the IVF process to protect the parents and insure that it is done properly. They also engage in extensive educational activities and provide information on a wide variety of related topics.

my daughter had been trying to get pregnant for 3.5 years and b"h after being helped with puah's rabbi's right before she started fertility treatments she got pregnant and is expecting any day now

puah institute helped us by answerring our questions at the begining of marrige and after giving birth. always answered right away and happy to help

My first encounter with Puah was about one year into my marrige. I found that the people of Puah are not only profetionals at ehat they do, but the also possess high interpersonal skills. My question were answered with clarity and understanding to our condition. Services that required payments were at cost prices. The course givven by Rav Burshtien was highly educating and extremly interesting. The conference housed famous and experienced doctors together with important Rabais and was a marval.

Puah institute is an important source for support in medical Jewish halachic laws, and supports training of community leaders, rabbis and health care personnel in these areas.

I had a concise, polite and informative telephone conversation with a Rabbi from the Institute. No charge or donation requested or mentioned. A very important service to the public

we are very gratefull for the great and wonderful attitude we recived from Puah Institute over the past few years we are married. they are allways helpufll for any question we have allways with a great smile, even in the midlle of night, any question we had got an aswer very quick. they do so many good things for so many people and save so many lives, and help bring new lives to this world.

they give you the best thing in the world and with not wonting to take anything... the rabies answer all your question in every time of the day

How lucky we all are to have such organizations like puah to help so many people in the moment they need it most.

puah help to all people in there intimate life and all the think that people need a help... thanks at all...

Puah helped me to marry my son, whith love and with a lot of proffetionality. I had a problem and they solved it in a short time.

Puah help us to have a baby, now we have 3, only because of their help.... Thank you very much...

the puah institute is a very reliable professionnal organization. they are the very best! macon pauh helps thousands of clients voluntaryly.

I would like to express my great experience with the Puah institute. I had a few times a need to get answer to questions and get advises . I called the Puah institute and get answer from proffesional and nice people.

A wonderful institute! They help to all the callers, cheerfully and responsibly. "PUAH" is a unique in its extent of knowledge in the field of medicine and Halacha. This makes possible to help to the thousdnds of couples whom have a suffering of fertileness' hardness. They recommend them about the successful cares, and refer to the best hospitals and doctors for the specific care. They supply also Halachic ascorp and advice. We have no institute else like that. Also who have an easier problems can be helped by them.

Puah showed utmost sensitivity to us when we needed their assistance. Since difficulties in child bearing is a most delicate issue and creates a tremendous strain on young couples and their families they treated us with kid gloves. They made extreme efforts to exhaust every resource to assist us even in areas which are not in the scope of their specific activity. They continue to be helpful and supportive even when their particular function has been completed

Bs"d Machon Puah like many non-profit organizations, started off with a small idea and expanded to fit the growing needs of the population it serves. Their mission is about helping people with fertility problems navigate between the vast medical opportunities and the complexities of Halacha (Jewish law). Just as medicine is constantly being explored the Machon is perpetually expanding its scope and expertise to fit the community's needs. Because of the sensitivity of fertility problems and the diversity of different Rabbis interpreting Halacha, most of what the Machon does is not well publicized. Each couple sits with a Rabbi from the Machon to assess their individual needs medically and halachically and a tailor made plan is developed for them to follow. Beyond the time that the Machon's Rabbis spend with each couple, the emotional support invested is invaluable. The term "follow-up" cannot express the ongoing relationship that develops between the couple and the Machon until the couple's dream of delivering a healthy baby is fulfilled. In addition to their perpetual contact with a wide range of Rabbis, the Machon Rabbis are continually updating their medical knowledge by attending medical conferences worldwide and keep in close contact with medical experts across the country. On a broader scope the Machon has been consulted regarding legislation of ethical issues such as surrogate pregnancies. As an organization, they have begun to set a standardization of care beginning with an invention that prevents human error during embryo storage and continuing with Bodkot Tahara courses. A bodeket Tahara is a nurse that can physically examine a woman and whose finding can affect a Halachic ruling on daily issues (not necessarily fertility problems). This is all done to help couples increase their chances of successful fertilization. I would like to take this opportunity to applaud all of their work and wish them great continuing success in the future.

Puah Institute helps numerous people, especially women, and in my personal experiance, gives a fast, to the point, and sensetive advisement - in my case on the issues of Tahara, and child-birth. their work is priceless.

Pua'a is dedicatted to help couples who wish to have children - and to do so they are studying and learning all the newest medical procedures and find all possible Halachic solution. A lot of children were born thanks to Pua'a, and had given so much happyness to their families!! Yeshar Coach!

Puah Institute helped us מכון פועה עזרו לנו מאוד בתחום רגיש זה, במאור פנים, ביעילות ומקצועיות. טלפונים דחופים נענו בזריזות שלא באה על חשבון היסודיות. הבירור נערך בסבלנות ומכל הלב ומתוך ידע הלכתי ורפואי מעמיק והתשובות שנתקבלו סייעו בידינו מאוד.

I volunteered for Puah for about two years when I had time and found wonderful people who give their all for couples who are hoping to have children and cannot cue to all kinds of problems. They help always with a smile and are never short tempered even when people call them and take most of their time, they are always helpful and considerate of others. I higly recommend they get the price Rachel Greenberg arig@017.net.il cellphone 052-6201354

As a young couple, we found ourselves confused in a new world of pregnancy problems. Machon Puah helepd us to make an order both in the medical side of the problem (what tests we should do, alternatives etc.) and in Halacha's questions that rose from time to time in this issue. We alsways found someone willing to help there. Even if the Rav was busy with some other call, they always took our phone and returned to us in a short time. All of that with any pay from us, though it is obviously cost a lot of money to run this kind of institute. The Rabanim were always patient with us and knowledgeable in all the aspects of our questions. They helped us to deal with complicated Halacha problems we had in our way.

I'm a nurse who heard about this organization through friends who encouraged me to take one of their courses -- for "bodkot tahara". The course was professional, entailing tests, reviews, and practice before qualifying me. I found it difficult that the course was only available in Jerusalem -- it was a 12 hour round trip. Machon Puah was helpful in assisting me in setting up the practical side of the course in a local hospital. They offer refresher courses from time to time and encouragement to keep updated with the learning. It would be helpful if there were more branches throughout the country. I haven't had difficulties in getting through by phone with my questions, although I have heard that complaint from others. I was impressed by the responsibility of the Machon when I was recently called by one of the Rabbi's after giving advice to a woman, the Rav wanted to ensure that I understood the halacha properly.

There is a lot to tell, but the main thing is that you can use Puah Institute services in almost any need you have... Harav Burshtin helped me in a lot of cases. Before my marriage he guided me and put a lot of his time (which he doesn't have...) just to teach me and my friends.

when ever i needed help in things that i couldn't ask no one else, i could have call them, and i was sure that they would give me a good advice- hilchatit and miktzoeit. i know about some of my friends that also needed an s.o.s answer, and they fpund it in machon puah. thank you for your great and importent work/

Puah is renowned for its professional service for everybody, for all of Klal Israel, without making any difference between people. Their service is very devoted and efforts to help people are made also after official office hours. They consult with the highest level professional medical staff and make you feel they emphathise with your specific situation. Puah is definitely an outstanding NGO which deserves every support and appreciation.

as a Rabbi of a comunity i had contact with puah regarding a soldier who got wounded in his fertility organs. The soldier was engaged and the problem was raised by the bride's family. Rabbi Bourshtein of Puah spoke with both parties explained the situation calmed down the frights and promised aid ween needed. The marriage took place and as far as i know Puah is now leading the couple on their way to maternity.

Hi, Thanks G-d I never had to use this organization, BUT, I could call them (I called the head of this organization) from Switzerland, just the get an answer for medical question. It was very urgent for me, and it was after 1am in the morning, but I got my answer. Since then, eventhough i am connected to many non profits organizations, I tried to be involved in what they do, and donate for them. And why? because they help, and responds to any question, as serious, as it was the 1 Million question, and will assist you freely not connected to your religious background. A lot of kids, came healthy to this world , because of their help. As I mention before, they will assist you after the formal hours, and will try to find for the direct the person who needs the help to the right solution, and in a very calm way. In the medical field, they organized many Seminars with the most specialyst Dr.s from all over the world, and they are apreciated as well by Professors from all over the world. I wish them to grow up, and to assist more people, and make them happy. Good luck!

My wife and I could not have children for 5 years. We went to experts in Sweden and New York. We finally got to Puah in Jerusalem, and within 1 year my wife was pregnant and 9 months later our first son was born! With continued assistance from Puah my wife and I are today blessed with 3 gorgeous sons. Puah did not only offer an amazing expertise, but the most wonderful personal touch. Puah is a non-profit that is one of a kind! It helps putting children on this planet to those with great difficulty in doing so on their own. What greater cause can there be!

It is impossible to describe in words the daily pain young childless couples go through. Here, Puah comes in – emotionally, medically – offering advice, support and a guiding hand. They are willing to help 24 hours s day, and because of them so many barren couples have become happy parents.

After being married for a year and a half, yearning to have a child of our own, we knew that we needed to begin exploring our issues and problems. A friend of mine told me about Machon Puah and Rav Gideon Weitzman, and what a great help he was, on a medical, emotional and halachik level. We called at every step in our quest for children, each time a test came back, for the good and the bad. We utilized their service of women watching over specimens to assure us that we were receiving our own, a service that provided us with great comfort, emotionally and halachikally. My sister also had a serious issue, where she was pregnant with quadruplets. She struggled her way through her decision, but through consulting with Machon Puah, was able to make a decision with a full heart and is satisfied with her decision still today. There are times that I call the institute to make a donation, and they remember me personally each time. Thank G-d, we are the proud parents of three boys, and continue to make donations to Puah Institute as a priority organization.

Puah Institute worn for us to address issues of family relationship & Halachot matters . Institute have an open line with rabbis answering halachic questions in a comfortably, sensitivity and professionaly way. No need to note that we never requested to pay anything for consultancy, and not even offered to make a donation. I think the novelty of the Institute is that it allows to remain anonymous when you receive advice in sensitive and personal issues like marriage and family purity.

We felt and still feel we have had great medical care through our struggles with infertility, but we were sadly lacking good rabbinic support, both in halakhic matters and in pastoral care. On our recent visit to Israel, Rabbi Gideon Weitzman of Puah spent over an hour and a half with us, of course unpaid, never once making us feel rushed. He addressed some of the specific halakhic questions we had with the result that we now have more options than we had thought! Furthermore, he was impressively knowledgeable about the medical science of it all. Most importantly, I would say, he expressed concern for our emotional well-being, asking detailed questions about that aspect of our situation. To be honest, in trying to get and stay in touch with him in the United States, I have found that he is not always able to respond to e-mails. But our time with him in-person was enough to convince us that Puah provides an invaluable service to the worldwide Jewish community.

Puah is an amazing resource for those in the Jewish community struggling with infertility. I read their stories of hope and inspiration in The Jewish Press and feel grateful that they exist for those who need them.

Puah Institute is an innovative organization, doing amazing work in the field of fertility. In particular, Lea Davidson is an inspiration, continuously trying to improve the organization to better serve their clients.

I know several women who have contacted Puah Institute when they had questions about fertility problems. They shared with me the relief they felt to know they can try to conceive according to halacha after trying so many years. This organization has brought a lot of happiness to couples when they had given up all hope.

The Puah Institute has been incredible to me. Whenever I have had any halachic question on what to do in terms of fertility, they have been there -- pretty much immediately. They have always made me feel respected and I've never felt like I've been a burden (even though at one point I put in many phonecalls in just one day). They were kind, helpful and I felt like they couldn't do enough for me. They provided useful information (often more useful than my own gynecologist) and also made my whole fertility experience a much kinder, less clinical and more spiritual one. I would always recommend them.

Tizku' Li'Mitzvot.. may you continue with the great work and the wonderful support you offer the community... It is greatly needed..

Puah's kindness and sensitivity has been most helpful on a personal level. They offer a much needed service to international Jewish community.

Knowing that we would have to go through infertility treatments, was very stressful. Puah was there to help us through every step of the process, from finding the right doctor, to being there when we needed them and answering all our questions. They have made it possible for my wife and I to become parents!

After 7 years of trying we heard of a "religous" way to overcome infertility. Years after we had childred we are finally starting to understand how important it was that the creation of the child begins with the thoughts and deeds of the parents at the creation of the seed. Only now - 4 years after our children have been born - do I see the amazing results of the "goodness" that was started at the begining. If for no other reason than simply making GD a bigger partner in the creation you should go to PUAH and learn how GD wants you to have children. The fact that they NEVER ask for a penny (nor hint, nor guilt, nor ever comment about it) even makes the experience more rewarding. They are there to help with one of the biggest mitzvahs in the world. I am honored that I am finally financially strong enough to share in their burden and thankful that they were available to help me and my wife to HAPPILY overcome our "challenges" and see, live and love the JOY AND SIMCHA of being parents. We were succesful on the first attempt with our beutiful LEIEL and double succesfull on our second attempt with Eitan and Linor. I am currently in the process of trying to ask my wife to go for three ... lets just say we are talking about it with a Smile - hers much bigger than mine. You can do it, we are proof, Puah will show you how.

I have observed the Puah Institute help hundreds of infertile couples deal with their dream and struggle of having a family. As a Rabbi who has dealt with infertility and as a dean of a university that works with community Rabbis around the world I have observed how the Puah Institute trains Rabbis to help their congregants through these difficult issues. Many couples have had children due to the efforts of the Puah Institute. The Puah Institute's Rabbinic staff are spiritual guides, well educated in areas of reproductive medicine, selfless and extremly talented.

My husband and I made aliya in August 2008 after being married for a year. It wasn't until we got to Israel that we started trying to start a family, only to find that we couldn't do so without going through the process of IVF. This was a real shock to us and was very hard information to receive when we had just moved countries and left our families behind. Whilst we had their support over the phone and on their visits for the most part we were in Israel finding everything out for ourselves and in a language that was very new to us. Puah were with us throughout the process. When we were just finding out and had many questions we were given the time of day from Rav Gidon Weitzman. Any question that we had he would answer with patience and warmth. Whether our questions were halachic or even things about the treatments that we didn't understand he was always willing and happy to speak with us. Moreover the women that were sent to the hospital to watch over our procedures were amazing. Their approach and sensitivity was perfect. They were very warm and caring and made us feel at ease that everything would go well. The way the institute is set out is very conducive to the work they do. If the wait is too long whilst trying to call a Rav the secretaries take your name and number and I was always contacted back within an hour or so. Everything we needed was well know by the secretaries, so if we had general questions we weren't ever passed to the wrong people but they would tell us exactly who we needed to be in touch with and put us through if possible. Finally the ease at which everything can be arranged made a somewhat stressful process have no additional pressure. We could call the night before to arrange for someone to be at the hospital and never had a doubt in our mind that someone wouldn't be there. Without Puah I don't know where we would be. Probably still running around in a frenzy trying to find out all the answers to our questions. Thank you very much, Naomi and David Kaplan.

" IN a community very insular and private as ours is, it is a formidable task to be sensitive enough, medically well connected enough, knowledgeable enough in Jewish Law and its intricacies, and trained in human psychology enough, to be able to reach out and be of assistance . Yet Puah seems to have mastered the skills and necessary factors to serve a segment of the Jewish Community that might otherwise be forced to live with the sadness of childlessness. With much wisdom and kindness couples are treated with the utmost dignity, and can have their hopes of being parents one day restored. Being part of a family where 2 of my siblings gave birth through IVF treatments, I appreciate what it means. Our community is blessed to have such dedicated , serious people devoted to bringing the latest technology "down to earth". - Show quoted text -