Understanding Organ and Tissue Donation

​Join us for a webinar on the Jewish considerations of organ and tissue donation with JADE Staff. This webinar is designed for anyone who is interested in learning more about Jewish death practices: Jews and those who love them as well as professionals that might be in the role of supporting Jewish families at the end of life.

​A central principle in Judaism is pikuach nefesh, the preservation of a human life. One of the ways that one can heal others and save lives is through organ and tissue donation after death. This webinar will explain and explore what happens in this process, the options available in donation (organs, cornea, tissue, whole-body, etc.), the impacts of such donations on Jewish death rituals, and how to communicate your desires.

​JADE Staff

​Rick Light and David Zinner

​Together these two scholars have more than 50 years of experience teaching and studying Jewish death practices, customs, and rituals. They are outstanding instructors and will explore this topic with integrity and depth. You are in for a treat with these two! Read their full bios on the Schedule Page linked below.

​​​The slide deck and speaker notes from this webinar will be available to attendees. 

​See the Full JADE Webinar Schedule Here.

​If you would like to request a webinar for your community on this content presented by a JADE educator, please email david@jadeinfo.org.

​​​This event is made possible by our generous JADE donors.