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Halachic Perspectives on Surrogate Motherhood

Rav Zalman Nechemiah Goldberg is the first to discuss the halachic issues related to surrogacy. All the questions regarding surrogacy surround the issue of who is considered the halachic mother - the genetic mother or the birth mother?

What sources are there that can shed light on surrogate motherhood in halacha given that the concept is new?

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Delivered at the OU Israel Center, Wednesday, November 7th, 2018/29 Marcheshvan 5779