Japan's Afghan-Jewish Fertility Expert
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Chana,
What an interesting interview. I don’t know what was more fascinating the fact that they were religious use in Afghanistan? Or all the different jobs that he does in Japan.
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I enjoyed this interview with Rabbi Dr. Hertsel Simantov.
Thank you!
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I recently read that if a person wants to change 1 eating habit, cut out sugar. Reply
“Emunah is from the chalav of the mother”
So powerful!
A very interesting interview, thank you
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Why do so many women believe that having a child with their own DNA is more important than raising orphans and neglected children as equals among them. Regardless of race or color. G_d makes women infertile for any number of reasons, so who are you to question Him? Be a parent to any and all children! It doesn't need your "special" DNA, it needs your hard work and dedication. Be grateful for the blessings it brings. Reply
Good question! It's because in Judaism a biological son is a continuation of his father & all of that son's deeds are accredited to his father even after his father is no longer living. A biological son also inherits his father's property as part of that perspective. There is also a Torah obligation to help orphans, but it's coming from a different place, a place of helping the weak & understanding that G-d is the Father of all orphans. It's not that one is more important, rather, they are two separate commandments. Reply
Same thing happened when some of the last Jews from Yemen came home to Israel & in Ben Gurion Airport when confronted by secular Jews they asked, "where are the Jews?" Also in Yemen, if Muslims saw a Jew not keeping the Torah, they'd force him to convert to Islam. Reply
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Dr. Simantov can you write an article on your fertility research in terms of practical
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R Simantov is such a lovely man. We met him on Tokyo in 2012 and he shared wonderful stories. For years after, we enjoyed the kosher bonito he passed along to us. 🙂 Reply
What an incredible life he is living! What an inspiring story! Thank you! Reply
Such a humble and interesting man. Very much enjoyed listening to this interview Reply
What particularly struck me was hold strong and enduring was the way he was raised. And how it effected his reasoning and approach to life and observance. It was like he stepped out of a different age and planted its roots, it foliage wherever he was. Beautiful! The story stays with me!
Thank you, again!