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1. www.jewishideas.org › article › abortion-rhetoricThe Abortion Rhetoric Within Orthodox Judaism: Consensus ...

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   The charismatic Orthodox Judaism opposes an expanded abortion license by appealing to the sanctity of life and human humility, a code term intended to intimidate ethical initiatives, demean the rectitude of the individual moral conscience, and to foster legal passivity.

2. www.jewishpress.com › indepth › columnsWhere Do Orthodox Jews Stand On Abortion? - The Jewish Press

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   Feb 26, 2020 · It’s true that when it comes to the specifics of abortion, we may only agree with evangelical Christians 90 percent of the time. But when it comes to our attitude toward abortion in general ...

3. link.springer.com › chapter › 10Abortion from the Perspective of Orthodox Judaism | SpringerLink

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   Apr 14, 2021 · The debate in Orthodox Judaism over the permissibility of abortion involves not only an ivory tower discussion of specific laws but has taken place within various historic and cultural contexts. In the real world, these contexts can have conscious and subconscious effects on the path a specific decisor follows.

   • Author: Noam Stadlan
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   • Publish Year: 2021

4. www.chabad.org › library › article_cdoJudaism and Abortion - The Jewish View of Abortion - Chabad.org

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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.

5. utj.org › viewpoints › 2020Abortion Rhetoric Within Orthodox Judaism | UTJ Viewpoints

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   In his 2009 article published by the Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals, Rabbi Alan J. Yuter reviews thought and rhetoric about abortion within the Orthodox community. Some excerpts are below. Read more at https://www.jewishideas.org/article/abortion-rhetoric-within-orthodox-judaism-consensus-conviction-covenant

6. www.fertstert.org › article › S0015-0282(10)01008-3Orthodox Judaism does not necessarily prohibit all multifetal ...

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   Aug 2, 2010 · Similarly, there is a spectrum of views in halakhic Judaism concerning abortion. All agree that abortion is moral and required to save the life of the mother, and all agree that abortion on demand for the simple convenience of the mother is anathema.

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   Do Jewish organizations support abortion rights?

   • As a public policy matter, many of the major American Jewish organizations have been vocal in support of broadening or protecting abortion access. Orthodox organizations, however, do not support broad legal protections for abortion.

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   Do Orthodox rabbinic sources support abortion?

   • There are Orthodox rabbinic sources that support abortion when a mother’s health is in danger even if her life is not at risk; when a fetus is conclusively determined to suffer from severe abnormalities; when a mother’s mental health is in danger; or when the pregnancy is the result of a forbidden sexual union.

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   Does Judaism believe in abortion?

   • If you have undergone an abortion, we recommend that you also read this article. The question of abortion is perhaps one of the most sensitive and charged topics in the political sphere. As is often the case, Judaism’s view is quite nuanced and does not necessarily fit squarely into either side of the debate.

   Judaism and Abortion - The Jewish View of Abortion - Chabad.org

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   Do Orthodox women support abortion rights?

   • In 2020, in the face of mounting legal challenges to abortion rights, the National Council of Jewish Women launched Rabbis for Repro to encourage Jewish clergy to become more active on supporting reproductive health access. Orthodox organizations, in contrast, do not support broad legal protections for abortion.

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   Is abortion allowed in Jewish law?

   • However, once the baby’s head has emerged from the mother (some authorities say the majority of its body, some say merely any limb), termination is no longer allowed, since Jewish law does not permit sacrificing one life to save another. Short of clear threats to a mother’s life, the permissibility of abortion is controversial in Jewish texts.

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   Does the Orthodox Union support abortion access?

   • 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.

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8. www.myjewishlearning.com › article › abortion-inAbortion and Judaism | My Jewish Learning

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   As a public policy matter, many of the major American Jewish organizations have been vocal in support of broadening or protecting abortion access. Orthodox organizations, however, do not support broad legal protections for abortion.