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Rabbi Celebrates Year Post-Transplant, Advocates Jewish Teachings

1/7/2026

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Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburg and Dr. Abed Halaila marked one year since the kidney transplant at Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital.
Dr. Abed Halaila performed the transplant despite Ginsburg's advanced age.
Ginsburg remains a prolific Jewish scholar who publishes and advocates expanding Jewish teachings to non-Jews.
The Torah portion Shemot highlights leadership and liberation and notes the roles of women and ongoing personal journeys of overcoming inner struggles.

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Story summary

Rabbi Yitzchak Ginsburg and Dr. Abed Halaila marked one year since the kidney transplant at Hadassah Ein Kerem hospital.
Dr. Abed Halaila performed the transplant despite Ginsburg's advanced age.
Ginsburg remains a prolific Jewish scholar who publishes and advocates expanding Jewish teachings to non-Jews.
The Torah portion Shemot highlights leadership and liberation and notes the roles of women and ongoing personal journeys of overcoming inner struggles.