The Orthodox faith places a high importance on starting a family. This article introduces us to Rebecca who is a 38 year old, single Orthodox Jew. She experienced a stroke at work, sparked by a migraine medication, two weeks before her wedding. Falling to the floor, she suffered a broken neck which caused both spinal cord and brain injuries. When her fiance realized the magnitude of her afflictions, he changed his mind about getting married. With the blessing of several rabbis and the hope of raising a family, Rebecca has decided to freeze her eggs. 
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Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Rabbis Urge Single, Orthodox Women to Freeze Eggs
The Orthodox faith places a high importance on starting a family. This article introduces us to Rebecca who is a 38 year old, single Orthodox Jew. She experienced a stroke at work, sparked by a migraine medication, two weeks before her wedding. Falling to the floor, she suffered a broken neck which caused both spinal cord and brain injuries. When her fiance realized the magnitude of her afflictions, he changed his mind about getting married. With the blessing of several rabbis and the hope of raising a family, Rebecca has decided to freeze her eggs. 
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