Before we discuss the subject of organ donation in Judaism, it is important to understand the essence of the meaning of “organ transplantation.” Our body resembles a perfect machine that works as a result of the combination of organs, tissues, and cells. Under normal conditions, this machine works in harmony. However, for a number of reasons, an organ can sometimes lose its function and may then require external support. This support is first provided by drugs and sometimes by machines. Often, this can lead to a moment when the body fails to maintain its vital function without that vital organ. This is when organ transplant is of vital importance.
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