War and Reproduction: Posthumous Reproduction in Israel as a Case Study

Colloquium

Monday, April 8, 12:30–1:45 pm PT, Room 113, Berkeley Law Building

The ongoing war in Israel has affected all aspects of life, including reproduction. In this talk, Nofar Yakovi Gan-Or will discuss one example of the intersection between war and reproduction, found in the novel and controversial practice of posthumous reproduction. Used to describe a host of scenarios where gametes are used to create children following the death of their progenitors, posthumous reproduction has been practiced in Israel for over two decades. The talk will touch upon the ethical and legal challenges it poses, brought to the fore during the war with the rising demand for posthumous reproduction on behalf of families of fallen soldiers.

Nofar Yakov Gan-Or, Visiting Scholar; Helen Diller Institute for Jewish Law and Israel Studies, Berkeley Law; Postdoctoral Fellow, Aharon Barak Center for Interdisciplinary Legal Research, Hebrew University Faculty of Law

This event is open to UC Berkeley students, faculty, and staff. A kosher lunch will be available for all registrants starting at noon.

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