Who does Zir Chemed Help?
Zir Chemed assists couples from all walks of life.
In particular, it has been serving the the observant
community and meeting their complex halachic needs,
with the backing of all the major poskim in Israel
Are the treatments expensive?
The cost of fertility treatments can be exorbitant.
Our goal is to provide low-cost subsidized treatments
to couples.
We also seek the most naturally effective
treatments, thus often avoiding invasive procedures
and undue costs. Within Israel, we try to work in
connection with health insurance companies (kupot
cholim) in order to reduce costs. In addition, as
a charity we subsidize all medical services.
How is Zir Chemed different from other
fertility clinics?
Religious couples seeking fertility treatment are
often bitterly disappointed by the lack of regard
for their halachic needs in the standard medical
establishment. Zir Chemed stands unique worldwide
in regard to this complex issue. Not only are the
staff well versed in all the halachic aspects
of treatment but are also in constant contact with
poskim whenever a she’ela arises. Simultaneously,
Zir Chemed pays the highest regard to preserving
the privacy of the couple. Zir Chemed has been blessed
with a higher than average success rate in its fertility
treatments. Dr. Shreiber attributes this to the
fact that the doctors always pray for their patients!
Does Zir Chemed only help couples in Israel?
No. We have recently established branches in the
US, England, Belgium, France and Canada. In recent
years our scientific director, Dr. Brooks has traveled
extensively, his main goal being to explain the
Jewish ramifications of fertility treatment to community
rabbis and medical colleagues abroad. He also makes
himself available for personal consultation within
the communities he visits.
How would my donation help Zir Chemed?
Zir Chemed is currently operating in cramped premises
and desperately needs to expand.. Plans for a new
clinic have been drafted but lack of funds has seriously
hampered progress. A building
fund has been set up for this purpose. Your
donation
could prevent Zir Chemed from turning couples away
or could help us offer wider subsidy benefits to
those who cannot afford treatment.
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