Today, shliach Rabbi Moshe Spalter joined the growing number of shluchim who have gone the extra mile by donating a kidney to save the life of someone they had never met, giving the ultimate gift of life.

Originally from Costa Rica, where his parents serve as shluchim, Rabbi Spalter now leads Chabad of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff in suburban Chicago together with his wife.

Kidney donation had been on his mind for years. When his brother-in-law needed a transplant, he volunteered to be tested and viewed becoming a match as a clear sign from Hashem. A father of three young children, he hopes his decision will inspire others to consider the gift of living donation.

Please daven for donor Moshe ben Chana and recipient Shmuel ben Rivkah.

Just last week, Renewal celebrated its 1,500th kidney transplant—each one representing a life saved, hope restored, and the extraordinary impact of living donation.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a living kidney donor or would like to begin the confidential screening process, please contact Renewal at [email protected]