Abortion Rights

What Christian nationalism has in store for Jews and other religious minorities

Asaf Elia-Shalev in JTA · 5 Nov

The rise of Christian nationalism within American politics, notably through the MAGA movement, poses significant concerns for Jews and other religious minorities.

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‘I’m an American, but I’m also Jewish’: How Yeshiva University women are voting for president

Jackie Hajdenberg in Forward · 3 Nov

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, many Orthodox Jewish women at Yeshiva University's Stern College face a complex voting decision.

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‘I’m an American, but I’m also Jewish’: How Orthodox women in college are voting for president

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 1 Nov

As the presidential election approaches, many Orthodox Jewish women at Stern College for Women find themselves torn between prioritizing abortion rights and supporting Israel, with many ultimately leaning towards the latter.

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If I Lived In a Swing State, I’d Vote for Harris

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 28 Oct

Peter Beinart argues why he would vote for Kamala Harris if he lived in a swing state, despite his deep dissatisfaction with the Biden administration's policies on Palestine.

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EMERGENCY: The Debate

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 11 Sep

The episode offers a candid discussion of the Trump-Harris debate, with the hosts critiquing the candidates and moderators, ultimately judging Harris as the winner on points.

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Protesters combine Gaza with abortion rights at convention-eve march

Robin Washington in Forward · 19 Aug

Protesters in Chicago combined advocacy for abortion rights and an end to the war in Gaza at a rally before the Democratic National Convention, organized by Bodies Outside of Unjust Laws.

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Why Jewish Americans should be thrilled to vote for Tim Walz

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 6 Aug

American Jews should be enthusiastic about voting for Tim Walz, Minnesota Governor and Vice President Kamala Harris's running mate, even though he is not Jewish.

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Jewish law has always been clear: Emergency abortions are an essential right

Samira Mehta in Forward · 27 Jun

Jewish tradition has long supported emergency abortions to protect maternal health, even stating that a person's life takes precedence over the fetus.

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Jewish law says we must wait for justice. For abortion rights, the cost of that wait is too high

Emily Tamkin in Forward · 27 Jun

The article discusses the recent Supreme Court decision regarding emergency abortions in Idaho, highlighting the ongoing challenges related to reproductive rights and justice.

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Why we observe Shabbat outside an abortion clinic

Daniel Zemel in Forward · 25 Jun

Jewish individuals gather monthly to observe Shabbat outside the Falls Church Healthcare Center in Northern Virginia, where abortion services are provided.

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Deb Kolodny: Recognizing a Climate Catastrophe

Moment in Moment · 16 Apr

Deb Kolodny, a consultant and freelance rabbi, emphasizes the urgent need to address not only climate change but also the concept of climate refugees in Western Massachusetts.

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An Indiana court ruled that Jews have a religious liberty right to abortion. Here’s why that matters.

Michael A. Helfand in JTA · 11 Apr

An Indiana state appellate court ruled that Jews have a religious liberty right to abortion under the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act, potentially setting a precedent for other states.

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The Jewish artist bringing abortion history to America’s museums

Irene Katz Connelly in Forward · 28 Mar

Carmen Winant, a Jewish artist and photographer, has created an installation at the Whitney Biennial titled "The Last Safe Abortion," consisting of 2,500 photographs chronicling 50 years of abortion care in the United States post-Roe v. Wade.

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In an election year, it's time to ramp up the fight on abortion rights — and Jewish religious freedom

Lux Alptraum in Forward · 8 Feb

This article discusses the intersection of abortion rights and Jewish religious freedom in the United States.

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Mazi Melesa Pilip discusses her policy platform in pivotal special election

Matthew Kassel in Jewish Insider · 19 Dec 2023

Mazi Melesa Pilip, an Ethiopian-born Jewish county legislator and Israel Defense Forces veteran, is running as the Republican candidate in a special election to replace Rep. George Santos in a Long Island swing district.

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Abortion, a Special Election, and 2024

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 8 Aug 2023

In a recent podcast, the discussion focuses on a special election in Ohio that serves as a barometer for public sentiments on abortion rights.

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Responding to the Dobbs Decision: American Jews & Religious Freedom

Isaac Weiner in Sources · 4 Apr 2023

The article examines how American Jews perceive and engage with religious freedom in the context of the Dobbs decision and broader reproductive rights discussions.

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James Taylor Sings Songs of Inflation

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 15 Sep 2022

The podcast discusses Joe Biden's choice to promote the "Inflation Reduction Act" on the same day as a concerning inflation report, featuring James Taylor singing a song that touches on drug abuse and suicide.

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How the Jewish community woke up to abortion rights

ARosenfeld in Forward · 25 Jul 2022

The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) has become a leading voice in the Jewish community advocating for abortion rights, despite initial discomfort among rabbis to address the issue directly.

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Prime Time Minister - with special guest Micah Goodman

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 1 Jul 2022

Yair Lapid has become interim Prime Minister following the dissolution of the Knesset, and discussions are focused on the upcoming fifth election round and his potential beyond caretaker status.

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‘Abortion bans hurt our religious freedom': LISTEN to Sheila Katz

Haaretz Weekly · 29 Jun 2022

In an interview with Haaretz Weekly, Sheila Katz, CEO of the National Council of Jewish Women, expresses her deep concern over the recent overturning of Roe v. Wade by the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Roe and the Fable of Progressive Neoliberalism

B. Duncan Moench in Tablet · 9 Jun 2022

The text discusses the potential overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court, highlighting the impact it may have on women's reproductive rights.

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Plan B from Olam ha-Ba

Bonjour Chai · 12 May 2022

Henry Morgentaler, a Holocaust survivor and prominent figure in Canada's pro-choice movement, fought for safe abortions in a once-restrictive system, enduring jail time and antisemitism but ultimately leading to the effective decriminalization of abortions in Canada after a 1988 Supreme Court decision.

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America the Distractable

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 5 May 2022

The discussion revolves around whether voters will prioritize the issue of abortion rights like the political class does, potentially neglecting pressing matters such as inflation and crime.

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Will Abortion Tear the Country Apart?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 2 Dec 2021

Constitutional law scholar Adam White discusses the abortion rights case before the Supreme Court, Dobbs v. Jackson Womens Health Organization, questioning whether the conservative justices will overturn precedents set by Roe and Casey, potentially leading to political strife in the country.

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