Yesh Tikva strives to serve the emotional and physical needs of Jewish couples struggling with infertility and aims to increase awareness, empathy and sensitivity from within the community at large. Halachic guidance is available through Yesh Tikvah from two Yoatzot Halacha – Dr. Penina Dienstag and Dalia Shulman, and rabbinic consultation from Rabbi Kenneth Auman, Dean of Nishmat’s U.S. Yoatzot Halacha Fellows Program, and Rabbi Gedalyah Berger, Senior Lecturer for Nishmat’s U.S. Yoatzot Halacha Fellows Program.
A TIME (A Torah Infertility Medium of Exchange) offers numerous programs for couples experiencing infertility or pregnancy loss, including a website, a magazine, a telephone help line, local support groups and educational events, a lending library for books and tapes, medical referrals and advocacy, adoption services, national conferences, summer programs and shabbatonim.
Knafayim offers guidance and support for couples experiencing pregnancy loss, baby loss, and reproductive trauma. Knafayim takes a holistic approach, embracing bereaved parents with an array of practical, educational, and emotionally supportive services.
NechamaComfort supports families of all backgrounds who have suffered pregnancy or infant loss – from early miscarriage through infants up to age one.
Chana offers emotional and practical support to Jewish couples in the UK who are experiencing primary or secondary infertility. Services include a confidential helpline, medical support and information, and counselling for individuals and couples.
Tefilat Chana provides support for Jewish couples in Australia who are experiencing infertility, reproductive health issues or pregnancy loss, as well as an online Ask! service.
PUAH offers counseling, guidance and assistance to couples with gynecological and fertility problems worldwide. They also provide full halachic supervision in hospitals and fertility laboratories for couples undergoing fertility treatments, and offer a variety of courses, seminars, study tours, and lectures.
