Roe v. Wade
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
American Jews undergoing fertility treatments worry that the Supreme Court decision to roll back abortion protection may affect their access to care. (Getty)
July 13, 2022, 11:00 am
Groups launched to help Jewish couples with IVF face uncertain landscape after Roe
The question of what to do with unused embryos can be significant for Jews who use IVF.
By Jackie Hajdenberg
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
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.
People protest in reaction to the leak of the Supreme Court draft abortion ruling, in New York City, May 3, 2022. (Bryan R. Smith/AFP via Getty Images)
May 4, 2022, 7:12 pm
For Orthodox Jewish groups, it’s wait and see on the reversal of abortion rights
On the one hand, many have aligned themselves with the so-called “religious right." On the other, halacha holds that a mother’s life is paramount.
By Ron Kampeas
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 4, 2022, 8:18 am
Rally planned by Jewish advocates for abortion rights takes on new significance
Rabbi Rick Jacobs: “Abortion justice is an economic issue, a racial justice issue and yes, it’s a Jewish issue,”
By Jackie Hajdenberg and Gabe Friedman
The U.S. Supreme Court Building's West Front Façade (Photo by Architect of the Capitol)
October 20, 2020, 12:23 pm
Jewish perspectives on abortion
Amid discussion about whether a Justice Amy Coney Barrett would vote to overturn Roe v. Wade, community members offer views on abortion.
By Kayla Steinberg
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