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2,000 Israelis Unite in Kidney Donation Record Attempt

2/17/2026

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2,000 kidney donors gathered in Jerusalem to set a Guinness World Record, organized by Matnat Chaim.
Rabbanit Rachel Haber, co-founder of Matnat Chaim, said that while not everyone can donate a kidney, everyone can contribute.
The gathering serves as a counter-narrative to divisive media portrayals and showcases a collective spirit among Israelis.
Discussions during Shabbat showed participants seeking to reconnect with Jewish roots and deepen their Shabbat observance.

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2,000 kidney donors gathered in Jerusalem to set a Guinness World Record, organized by Matnat Chaim.
Rabbanit Rachel Haber, co-founder of Matnat Chaim, said that while not everyone can donate a kidney, everyone can contribute.
The gathering serves as a counter-narrative to divisive media portrayals and showcases a collective spirit among Israelis.
Discussions during Shabbat showed participants seeking to reconnect with Jewish roots and deepen their Shabbat observance.