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Demonstrators call for abortion rights at a public rally, echoing sentiments supported by Progressive Jewish leaders. Photo Credit: Aiden Frazier/Unsplash
June 18, 2025, 9:34 pm
Progressive rabbis back abortion decriminalisation ahead of landmark Commons vote
Jewish leaders say women need ‘care, not criminalisation’ as MPs back biggest change to abortion law in decades
By Annabel Sinclair
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 2021 (NCJW)
June 25, 2022, 6:33 pm
American Jews gear up for wave of post-Roe activism
The decision has many anxious about how to respond to a ruling seen as a major setback to women’s rights and, in some cases, an infringement on religious Jewish law.
By JTA
Rabbi Dr Margaret Jacobi
May 22, 2022, 12:27 pm
OPINION: Why should I risk my life through pregnancy? Women die in childbirth
Our series where progressive rabbis consider how biblical figures might act over 21st century issues. This week, Rabbi Dr Margaret Jacobi of Birmingham Progressive Synagogue
By Dr Margaret Jacobi
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 2021 (NCJW)
May 4, 2022, 9:32 am
US Supreme Court leak energises Jewish groups ahead of planned abortion rights rally
Public opinion polls have found that the vast majority of American Jews support abortion rights, more than among any other religious groups.
By JTA
A screenshot of the post by Precious Life
February 20, 2017, 4:37 pm
Anti-abortion group accused of ‘diminishing Holocaust’ with Hitler comparison
Pro-life group compares abortion rights advocate to the Nazi dictator, which Jewish groups claims is 'softcore denial'
January 12, 2017, 10:39 am
The Bible Says What?! Thou shalt not kill – but what about abortion?
Rabbi Miriam Berger reflects on scripture's problematic stance on a modern topical issue
By Rabbi Miriam Berger
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