abortion
Abby Kreckel holds signage for a demonstration. (Photo courtesy of NCJW Pittsburgh)
March 13, 2024, 4:43 pm
NCJW showcasing state of reproductive health care with discussion and performance
Organization seeks to inform and activate local residents with 'The Abortion Monologues' and conversation
By Adam Reinherz
People protesting in Front of the Supreme Court of the United States (Photo by Lara Jameson via Pexels)
October 6, 2022, 9:55 pm
3 Jewish women sue to block Kentucky’s abortion restrictions on religious grounds
The plaintiffs argue that the restrictions violate Jewish teachings as to when life begins, placing undue burdens on their ability to use in vitro fertilization.
By Andrew Lapin
Interview conducted using the Jewish Women’s Archive’s Story Aperture mobile app. Photo courtesy of Jewish Women's Archive
September 9, 2022, 4:42 pm
NCJW and JWA partner on reproductive justice storytelling initiative
Preserving narrative serves activist and historical aims.
By Adam Reinherz
Judge Eric Rosen (Photo by Kansas Supreme Court)
August 4, 2022, 10:59 am
Meet the Jewish judge who helped protect abortion in Kansas
Eric Rosen joined the 2019 Kansas Supreme Court decision that found a constitutional right to abortion
Abortion rights activists react outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., Jun. 24, 2022. (Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)
July 6, 2022, 11:37 am
Don’t use Judaism as a weapon in the abortion debate
There is no disputing that traditional Judaism approaches the issue of abortion very differently from the Catholic Church
By Jonathan S. Tobin
the Pittsburgh Jewish community came together June 25 reacting to the SCOTUS decision overturning Roe v. Wade, at a Havdalah organized by the NCJW. Photo by David Rullo.
July 5, 2022, 9:28 am
Jewish community reacts to SCOTUS Dobbs v. Jackson decision
Court strikes down federal constitutional right to abortion
By David Rullo
June 29, 2022, 9:16 pm
Chronicle weekly poll question
Do you believe the right to abortion is embedded in the Constitution?
Demonstrators gather downtown on March 3 for an event organized by Tracy Baton, director of Women's March Pittsburgh. NCJW Pittsburgh was a community partner. Photo courtesy of Mark Dixon
June 29, 2022, 12:06 pm
The fight isn’t over
Jews like me are profoundly aware that reproductive rights are inextricably bound with religious freedom.
By Eleanor Levie
Hundreds gathered Saturday for a Havdalah organized by the National Council of Jewish Women one day after the Supreme Court struck down Roe vs. Wade. Photo by Kimberly Rullo.
June 27, 2022, 3:54 pm
‘After Roe’: NCJW hosts community event in response to Supreme Court decision
“I am grateful to NCJW for creating the ritual and encouraging us to gather during this time of tremendous anger and deep sadness.”
By David Rullo
Abortion rights activists react outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., Jun. 24, 2022. (Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images)
June 24, 2022, 2:00 pm
‘After Shabbat, we will act’: American Jews gear up for wave of post-Roe activism
Most American Jews back abortion access, and Jewish groups have already taken steps to counter the decision after the draft decision was leaked.
By Ron Kampeas
Supreme Court by Glenn Beltz, courtesy of flickr.com.
May 24, 2022, 10:55 am
When it comes to abortion, Judaism takes a nuanced approach
No uniting Jewish doctrine exists about the medical procedure.
By David Rullo
Sheila Katz, CEO of the National Council of Jewish Women, speaks at an abortion rights rally in front of the US Supreme Court in December. (Courtesy of Danya Ruttenberg.)
May 18, 2022, 11:55 am
Torah prioritizes the mother’s life and health
While separation of church and state, and our rights as a religious minority, have not been part of the abortion debate, they should be.
By Rabbi Susan Grossman
A protester holds up a sign reading "Abortion Access is a Jewish Value" at a rally in front of the US Capitol Building organized by the National Council of Jewish Women, May 17, 2022. (Julia Gergely)
May 18, 2022, 8:27 am
More than 1,000 Jews rally outside the US Capitol in support of abortion rights
Lots of women expressed shock and anger that they were continuing to rally for a woman's right to an abortion — some for the second, third, or umpteenth time in their lives.
By Julia Gergely
May 17, 2022, 9:57 pm
Chronicle poll results: Roe v. Wade
We asked our readers if they thought the U.S. Supreme Court should overturn Roe v. Wade. Here's what they said.
May 11, 2022, 3:16 pm
Chronicle poll question
Should the U.S. Supreme Court overturn Roe v. Wade?
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