Reproductive Rights

Peter Beinart in The Beinart Notebook · 15 Nov

Peter Beinart hosts a weekly Zoom call for his paid subscribers, providing a platform for insightful discussions on contemporary issues.

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We asked Jewish leaders about their priorities under a second Trump term

Andrew Silow-Carroll in JTA · 10 Nov

Jewish organizations in the U.S. are preparing for potentially significant shifts in policy priorities with Donald Trump's return to the presidency.

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How Did an Orthodox Jew Redefine American Politics? | Unpacked

Unpacked · 6 Nov

Joe Lieberman's tenure as the first Orthodox Jewish senator in the United States reflects a unique intersection of faith and politics.

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Election-Swinging Jews

Bonjour Chai · 1 Nov

This episode explores the nuances of the Jewish vote in the upcoming U.S. presidential election, highlighting the factors influencing Jewish voter preferences in pivotal swing states like Pennsylvania.

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Women’s reproductive choices are disappearing. Our Jewish values demand we step up.

eJewishPhilanthropy · 30 Oct

The article highlights the diminishing access to reproductive choices in the U.S. and emphasizes Jewish values in supporting the right to choose.

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I ran Israel’s largest company. Here’s why I support Kamala Harris.

Jeremy Levin in Forward · 21 Oct

Jeremy Levin, former CEO of Israel's Teva Pharmaceuticals, endorses Kamala Harris for U.S. president, citing her democratic values, commitment to reproductive rights, and support for Israel.

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An Israeli-American activist’s case for electing Kamala Harris

Esther Sperber in JTA · 16 Oct

Esther Sperber, an Israeli-born activist and U.S. voter, articulates her support for electing Kamala Harris, emphasizing Harris's alignment with her values and the interests of both American and Israeli Jews.

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I’m turning my rage about women dying from lack of reproductive care into action. You can, too.

Melissa Scholten-Gutierrez in Forward · 20 Sep

In light of the tragic deaths of Amber Nicole Thurman and Candi Miller due to Georgia's restrictive abortion laws, Rabba Melissa Scholten-Gutierrez emphasizes the need for proactive advocacy for reproductive rights.

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Nina Stanley: Democracy on the Ballot

Moment in Moment · 17 Sep

Nina Stanley, a 73-year-old retired nurse from Ohio, shares her political perspectives as part of Moment's Jewish Political Voices Project.

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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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Barbra Streisand, Susie Essman and 30,000 others join ‘Jewish women for Kamala’ call

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 16 Aug

Barbra Streisand, Susie Essman, and over 30,000 participants gathered for a Zoom event organized by Jewish Women for Kamala, supporting Kamala Harris and her track record on Jewish issues, reproductive rights, and combating antisemitism.

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Opinion | Is the Christian Right Coming for Birth Control?

Sarah Posner in Moment · 7 Jul

The article discusses the potential threat posed by the Christian Right to birth control access in the United States, especially following recent legal developments.

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Kentucky judge dismisses Jewish mothers’ lawsuit challenging state abortion ban

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 1 Jul

A Kentucky judge dismissed a lawsuit by three Jewish mothers challenging the state's abortion law on religious freedom grounds, citing lack of standing as none were currently pregnant.

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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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May these moments multiply

eJewishPhilanthropy · 21 Jun

Daphne Lazar Price, the executive director of the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance (JOFA), spoke at a conference about supporting women in the Orthodox community.

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Missouri judge rejects suit by interfaith clergy, including rabbis, that challenged abortion ban

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 17 Jun

A Missouri judge upheld the state's abortion ban, dismissing a lawsuit by a group of 14 interfaith clergy, including rabbis, who argued the ban violated religious freedom.

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First they came for our abortions, now they’re coming for our embryos

Amy Klein in Forward · 14 Jun

The article discusses the recent condemnation of in vitro fertilization (IVF) by the Southern Baptist Convention and its implications for reproductive rights, particularly in light of the ongoing threats to abortion rights.

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45 Days in Spring

Carol Ann Schwartz in Hadassah · 5 Apr

Between March 8 and April 22, Hadassah engaged in various global initiatives, including campaigns to end silence on crimes against women by Hamas, advocacy for women's health and reproductive rights, and a solidarity mission to sites affected by violence.

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We Chose to Let Our Frozen Embryos Go Before We Lost Our Right to Choose

Rabbi Jennifer Kaluzny in Kveller · 26 Feb

The article discusses a couple's decision to let go of their frozen embryos due to fears of losing reproductive rights amidst legal changes affecting abortion and reproductive care, particularly in the context of the Alabama Supreme Court's ruling on embryo status.

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Embryos 'held hostage': An Alabama court decision panics Jews relying on IVF

Lauren Markoe in Forward · 22 Feb

The recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling equating embryos with children has caused concern among American Jews relying on IVF, fearing loss of control over frozen embryos and restrictions on fertility treatments.

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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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My Family’s Bootleg Contraception Operation

InternsFall21 in Lilith · 14 Dec 2023

This article tells the story of the author's great-grandparents, Louis and Frannie Weiner, who were involved in a bootleg contraception operation in the 1920s when birth control was illegal.

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A Lost Great Yiddish Abortion Play

Alyssa Quint in Tablet · 14 Oct 2022

The discovery of a lost Yiddish play from the early 20th century has shed light on the struggles of women regarding marriage, motherhood, and reproductive rights.

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Leading Orthodox groups cheered the end of Roe v. Wade. Many Orthodox women are panicking.

Ron Kampeas in Forward · 30 Jun 2022

The recent U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade has revealed a stark divide within the Orthodox Jewish community regarding abortion.

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Into the Post-Roe Unknown

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 24 Jun 2022

The Supreme Court has recently overturned the precedents set in Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood, leaving the issue of abortion to be decided at the state level.

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