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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 .
Feb 26, 2020 · Where Do Orthodox Jews Stand On Abortion? By. Elliot Resnick. - 2 Adar 5780 – February 26, 2020. 0. tweet. Photo Credit: Jewish Press. On Thursday, I will, G-d willing, be heading to...
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 ...
Jun 16, 2022 · 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.
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...
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.
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...
