Beneath the division: Israel's hidden thread of empathy

Beneath the division: Israel's hidden thread of empathy


In my book "Dilemmas and Achievements: On the National Character of the Modern Jewish State" (2023), I explored how the Organ Transplantation Law, adopted in 2008, represents a successful example of dialogue between religious tradition and civic challenges. But perhaps the real scene of social reconciliation is the hospital ward, where a patient with a transplanted kidney breathes without pain for the first time—knowing that somewhere in the country, someone gave them this chance without recognition or reward. Dr. Haim Ben Yaakov is the Director General of the Euro-Asian Jewish Congress and author of "Dilemmas and Achievements: On the National Character of the Modern Jewish State" (2023).

Author: BY DR. HAIM BEN YAAKOV


Published at: 2025-04-30 22:40:14

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