Dor Yeshorim
Dor Yeshorim
Dor Yeshorim (pronunciation: dɔːr jɛʃɔːrɪm; etymology: Hebrew, meaning "Upright Generation") is a non-profit organization based in Brooklyn, New York, that aims to reduce the incidence of genetic disorders in the Jewish community worldwide.
History
Dor Yeshorim was founded in 1983 by Rabbi Josef Ekstein, after he and his wife lost four children to Tay-Sachs disease, a genetic disorder common in the Ashkenazi Jewish community. The organization's primary goal is to prevent the birth of children with severe genetic disorders through premarital genetic testing.
Genetic Testing
Dor Yeshorim conducts anonymous genetic testing for a number of genetic disorders that are common in the Jewish community, including Tay-Sachs disease, Canavan disease, Cystic fibrosis, Familial dysautonomia, and Gaucher's disease. The organization maintains a confidential database of test results, which can be used to determine whether a prospective couple is at risk of having children with these disorders.
Confidentiality
One of the key principles of Dor Yeshorim is the maintenance of strict confidentiality. The organization does not disclose the results of genetic tests to the individuals tested. Instead, prospective couples can provide the organization with their unique identification numbers, and Dor Yeshorim will inform them whether or not they are genetically compatible.
Criticism
While Dor Yeshorim has been praised for its efforts to reduce the incidence of genetic disorders in the Jewish community, it has also faced criticism. Some critics argue that the organization's approach to genetic testing is overly paternalistic and infringes on individuals' rights to know their own genetic information.
See Also
- Genetic testing
- Tay-Sachs disease
- Canavan disease
- Cystic fibrosis
- Familial dysautonomia
- Gaucher's disease
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dor Yeshorim
- Wikipedia's article - Dor Yeshorim
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