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In Judaism, views on abortion draw primarily upon the legal and ethical teachings of the Hebrew Bible, the Talmud, the case-by-case decisions of responsa, and other rabbinic literature. While most major Jewish religious movements discourage abortion, except to save the life of a pregnant woman, authorities differ on when and whether it is ...
Many Orthodox Jews oppose abortion, except when it is necessary to save a woman's life (or, according to some, the woman's health). In Judaism, views on abortion draw primarily upon the legal and ethical teachings of the Hebrew Bible, the Talmud, the case-by-case decisions of responsa, and other rabbinic literature.
Selected Bible verses and perspectives Passage Perspective allowing abortion Perspective against abortion Genesis 2:7 (Garden of Eden narrative, see also Soul in the Bible § Genesis 2:7) - "Then the L ORD [note 1] God formed a man from the dust of the ground and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life, and the man became a living being".
In Montana, a state lawmaker who is an ordained Jewish rabbi argues religious freedom laws that protect health care workers' religious beliefs should also protect abortion rights for those who ...
Fruchter is one of half a dozen or so ordained women who serve Modern Orthodox synagogues across the U.S., and one of even fewer who serve as top spiritual leaders.
In 2019, commenting on abortion, Agudath Israel said: "Jewish tradition teaches that a human fetus has status and dignity, and that abortion is prohibited in the vast majority of pregnancies", with certain exceptions in which it is permitted and in others where it is required. [3] Other Orthodox New York rabbis offered opposing positions. [2]
In Orthodox Judaism, insemination with the husband's sperm is permissible if the wife cannot become pregnant in any other way. [4] Regarding laws of sexuality, religious challenges include masturbation (which may be regarded as "seed wasting" [4]), laws related to sexual activity and menstruation and the specific laws regarding intercourse.
A yoetzet halacha (Hebrew: יועצת הלכה, plural: yoatzot; lit.Advisor in Jewish law) is a controversial, recently created position, describing a Jewish woman certified to serve as an advisor to individuals with questions regarding Jewish practices relating to menstruation (known as taharat hamishpacha or "family purity", also referred to as the laws of niddah), [1] [2] associated with ...