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How did Jewish views on abortion differ from Orthodox Judaism?
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As is often the case, Judaism’s view is quite nuanced and does not necessarily fit squarely into either side of the debate. We will try to present a basic overview of the Jewish approach to abortion by presenting the main sources on the subject, in both the Hebrew Bible as well as the Oral Torah.
In general, Orthodox Judaism opposes most abortion, but permits it when the pregnancy endangers the woman's life. [45] [46] Some authorities permit abortion in more circumstances. For example, Rabbi Waldenberg wrote that there is room for leniency if there is a danger to maternal health or severe pain, and permitted abortion of an abnormal ...
Feb 26, 2020 · Yeshiva-educated Jews take pride in making fine distinctions. Perhaps rightfully so. The ability to distinguish – after all – is the basis of wisdom, says the Gemara.
May 3, 2022 · By Louis Keene May 3, 2022. When it comes to abortion, the Jewish legal source material is relatively thin. But what does it say, and how has it formed Jewish opinions on the topic? These...
May 22, 2019 · The responses by these two Orthodox groups underline at least two significant differences when it comes to abortion between Jewish law, on the one hand, and Catholic law and the hard-line...
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Orthodox. As currently construed, Orthodox conceptions of Jewish law do not support a woman's right to choose an abortion for reasons of her own. But over time, the definition of when pregnancy jeopardizes the mother's life has been expanded to include severe pain and suffering, including to her mental health.
The Orthodox Union has routinely dissented from Jewish Council on Public Affairs statements supporting abortion access. The ultra-Orthodox Agudath Israel of America has also spoken out against a permissive approach to abortion, but the group has also opposed restrictive measures that don’t allow for religious exceptions.
