Overturning Roe would infringe on the religious freedom of Orthodox Jews
Dov Linzer and Sara Hurwitz
As Orthodox rabbis, we are devastated by the news that the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v. Wade....
Torah prioritizes the mother’s life and health
Rabbi Susan Grossman | Special to WJW
Years ago, something went wrong late in a friend’s much-wanted pregnancy. If the fetus continued to grow, it...
Jewish tradition ‘permits’ abortion. If you believe in bodily autonomy, that’s not enough.
Michal Raucher
Last week, Israeli Health Minister Nitzan Horowitz responded to the draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade, “A woman’s...
We must speak out to overcome the antisemitism in our backyard
Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz
We all know that antisemitism is on the rise in this country, and the politicians in Arizona are among the worst offenders...
Where do Jews fit into critical race theory?
Fred L. Pincus | Special to WJW
In the midst of the continuing national controversy, Jews have debated whether or not critical race theory is...
Worldwide condemnation of Israel doesn’t help the search for truth
By Fimma Nirenstein
The tragic death of Al Jazeera journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was killed last week in a firefight in the Palestinian town...
When it comes to Israel, millennials are the new Marranos
Alan Ronkin | Special to WJW
We have all heard the stories. Many young Jews who speak out in support of Israel are being maligned...
Michele Amira Pinczuk’s life of sparks, joy and caring
Audrey Siegel | Special to WJW
I knew Michele Amira Pinczuk for a few short years, but during that time I was deeply impacted by the...
The assertion that abortion is murder is contrary to Jewish Teachings
By Rabbi Charles Arian
Last week, a draft majority opinion of the Supreme Court drafted by Justice Samuel Alito, which would reverse the 1973 Roe...
The Torah is unequivocally pro-life
A great deal of misinformation has been shared regarding abortion, much of it coming, of course, in the wake of a leaked draft from...
