Abortion

Jewish women’s group leads push to pass national bill protecting abortions

The Women’s Health Protection Act would provide a safeguard against bans and medically unnecessary restrictions.

By Marcy Oster February 13, 2020 12:14 pm

This physician provides abortions and circumcisions. She says her Jewish values drive both practices.

“Creating the family you want” is what led Sara Imershein to become an abortion provider and a mohelet.

July 11, 2019 3:47 pm

Opinion

In Judaism, abortion is not a right – and pregnancy is a responsibility

Although there are exceptions, Jewish law considers a potential life to trump most other concerns, writes the director of public affairs for the haredi Orthodox Agudath Israel of America.

May 30, 2019 1:01 pm

Opinion

What Jewish law really says about abortion

By Ephraim Sherman May 22, 2019 5:10 pm

Senate confirms Jewish nominee to DC court after abortion views hiccup

By Ron Kampeas March 14, 2019 6:48 am

German bookstore sued for window display linking abortion to Auschwitz

By Toby Axelrod September 25, 2018 7:23 am

Planned Parenthood boss: Jared Kushner threatened to defund us over abortions

April 4, 2018 7:50 am

How the GOP shooting affected an Israeli anti-abortion group’s anniversary celebration

By Giovanna Paz June 19, 2017 3:00 pm

Opinion

‘Worst fears, best hopes’ for the Trump presidency: Nancy Kaufman, NCJW

By Nancy K. Kaufman November 22, 2016 3:03 pm

Polish women working in Jewish organizations join strike over proposed tightened abortion law

October 5, 2016 3:39 pm

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