Kidney Donations in Halachah

Navigating the Practical Halachos Pertaining to Kidney Donation

Which mitzvos does one fulfill when donating a kidney?
May a kohen enter a hospital to go through kidney-testing eligibility?
Is a kidney donor considered to be a ba’al mum?
What considerations should a kidney donor bear in mind when scheduling his surgery?

Can there be a greater mitzvah than saving a Jewish life?
In today’s day and age, when donating a kidney has baruch Hashem become a generally safe procedure, many precious Yidden are jumping to fulfill this extraordinary mitzvah.
But as with any mitzvah, preparation is key. This clear and comprehensive book provides all the halachic knowledge and information necessary for the potential kidney donor, from testing for eligibility through surgery scheduling, the surgery itself, post-op and recovery.
A necessary guide for all those fortunate to be kidney donors.   

By Rabbi Eliezer Alon
Reviewed by HaRav Yaakov Forchheimer Shlit"a