kidney donation

After witnessing the suffering of dialysis patients and the power of unity in times of war, Dr. Eli Bechor made a profound decision

A father's life is transformed after receiving a kidney from an unexpected hero—his own daughter. Discover how her brave decision changed everything.

David Barzilai, a resident of Sderot, donated a kidney during the height of the war, after ten days of reserve duty. "I didn't want to give up on the reserves, nor the donation," he explains, emphasizing, "the horrific massacre only increased my desire to donate."

How the leader of “Matnat Chaim” continues her husband’s legacy and unites the nation through life-saving altruistic kidney donations

Nancy Blohr, a dedicated kindergarten teacher, shows how a selfless act of kindness can make a world of difference, touching the hearts of many.

Doctors Told Her to Say Goodbye—But This Mother Chose to Believe.

When Gabi Ravivo decided to donate a kidney six years ago, he never imagined it would inspire dozens of other donors. His desire to give, which influenced his wife Rotem and brother Dovi, led him to establish 'Torim Chaim,' connecting dialysis patients with potential donors.

She is familiar with the fragility of life and chose to be part of giving life. Tal, the last donor through Rabbi Heber z"l, shares her story on donation, work, and life lessons. Read to (not) believe there are still people of a different kind.

How one family's kindness brought life and hope to total strangers.

One month after Israel Rost, a Gur Hasid, donated a kidney to Shai Levy, a restaurateur in Jerusalem, they met to express gratitude and praise. A Hidabroot writer attended and documented the emotional event.

"This is it, it's happening, you can still back out, no that's not an option, it's not even a consideration! The heart flutters with excitement, preparations of over a year come to an end at these moments, and new life will dawn in the operating room." Yair Kraif describes the empowering experience of donating a kidney.

When Nancy Bloor walked into her Iowa classroom that day, she had no idea it would be anything but ordinary, let alone a day where she'd make a life-saving decision.

When a mother learned her son needed a kidney and liver donation, she didn't hesitate for a moment. Two transplant surgeries are planned in the coming months.

Chaim Arnefeld, a staff member at Hidabroot, donated a kidney through the 'Gift of Life' organization. In a special interview, he shares his decision to donate and the extraordinary experience of giving life and health to a fellow Jew in need.

A man’s dream to donate a kidney revealed a hidden tumor and brought about a life-saving miracle

Uri Goldstein and Benaiah Kalimi study Torah in chavruta and save lives. Both donated a kidney and now see it as their mission to persuade as many people as possible to fulfill this mitzvah. "It's like giving a dollar so someone else can receive a hundred dollars."

A story of faith, bravery, and the unexpected blessings that followed a selfless act

How one father of six transformed another man’s future — and what you need to know about living kidney donation