No Silver Bullet

Lots of news articles and social media posts say what to do to combat infertility,

Hasidah Opens New Cycle for IVF Grants and Loans

Hasidah has opened a new cycle and is currently accepting applications for in vitro fertilization (IVF) grants and loans. Funding is available for people in the Jewish community, throughout the United States, who require IVF in order to have children and need financial assistance for treatment. The deadline for applications is Thursday, March 30. Interested […]

When Isaac speaks – Infertility and a Spiritual Awakening

In today’s speak-up, tell-it-like-it-is, immediate response world, the power of what is not said and the context in which messages are delivered can sometimes be overlooked. This is especially true when someone is carrying a silent burden such as infertility. This week’s Torah portion (Toldot) provides a vivid example of how noticing those nuances reveal […]

#MothersDay Message

On the last night of Passover, the participants at the retreat I attended shared reflections on Passover themes. What were our journeys? What made us feel liberated? One woman, while describing the diversity of participants in our newly formed community, referred to me as a nursing mother. Me? Ironically, moments earlier I had leaned over […]

#NoQuickFix for #Infertility

Headlines: – Too much green tea may lead to infertility. – A handful of walnuts is the secret to better sperm. – Avocados may increase fertility. If you have been diagnosed with infertility or are experiencing other fertility challenges and are looking for a quick fix keep looking. Perhaps editors think a catchy title will […]

#Reprotravel and the World of Infertility

Pack your bags! Is it the beach, the mountains, the slopes, the amusement park, or the ranch? Maybe the spa? How about the clinic… More and more people are traveling to seek medical treatment and infertility is no exception at all. Someone recently asked us about infertility in the US and around the world and […]

Building Infertility Support with @AmericanJewishU @HUCJIR and AJR.

Rabbi Idit Solomon presented at Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion, American Jewish University and the Academy for Jewish Religion in Los Angeles this week. Part of Hasidah’s mission is to build a robust network within the Jewish community to provide support for people throughout their fertility journey. Clergy and communal professional leaders […]