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Abortion is Worse than Molech Idolatry: A Study of Pro Life Tanakh and Talmudic Sources with Rabbi Alan Betsalel Friedlander
Abortion is Worse than Molech Idolatry: A Study of Pro Life Tanakh and Talmudic Sources with Rabbi Alan Betsalel Friedlander
An excellent study on Jewish scripture and commentary showing conclusively that Judaism is a pro-life religion with clear prohibitions against child sacrifice and serious consequences for promoting abortion.
Rabbi Alan Betsalel Friedlander is a lecturer for Congregation Yeshiva Yaakov Ovenu, and a blogger of some renown. A son of Harav Leon (Eliezer) Friedlander, the great kiruv (outreach) Rav of Chicago, and a student of great poskim, Harav Aharon Soloveichik (at Yeshivas Brisk in Chicago), and Harav Chaim Yisroel Belsky (at Mesivta Torah Vodaath in Brooklyn, NY.) Rabbi Friedlander was an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at Touro College in New York before returning to Yeshiva to complete his semicha (rabbinical ordination) studies which he began under Rav Aharon Soloveichik. He was granted semicha from HaRav Chaim Yisroel Belsky. Rabbi Friedlander answers many questions about Torah and Judaism on Quora and on his blog.
Learn more about Rabbi Friedlander at:
https://rabbifriedlander.wordpress.com/about/
Made In God's Image - A Jewish Defense of Human Life in the Womb
The panelists comprise members of the Jewish Pro-life Foundation board of directors and a host of esteemed rabbis and friends who lend their wise voices in defense of these young human beings from a Jewish cultural, legal, and biblical perspective. Our speakers represent a wide spectrum of Jewish observance and experience. Each recognizes the sanctity of unborn human life as made in the image of God, therefore; deserving defense, respect and the right to life. Rabbi David Novak, Rabbi Shlomo Nachman, Rabbi Menashe Bovit, Alice Lemos, Rabbi Yakov Cohen, Rabbi Noson Shmuel Leiter, Rabbi Yitzchok Dovid Smith, Ross Schriftman, Rabbi Yitzchak Kolakowski, Rabbi Chananya Weissman, Rabbi Alan Betsalel Friedlander, Rabbi Yaakov Menken, Elliot Resnick
Bios and contact information for each panelist available on our Speakers List
Since 2006, we have been saving Jewish lives by promoting life saving solutions to unplanned pregnancy in the Jewish community. We provide much needed Torah based pro-life education to the Jewish community, and information about the development, viability and sanctity of unborn life, as well as traditional Jewish law regarding abortion. We inspire Jews to welcome pre-born Jewish children into the inclusive movement of modern Jewish life and religion. We also provide Jewish friendly adoption and pregnancy care referrals. We teach our community about the harmful effects of abortion, and provide support to Jewish women and men who suffer after abortion.
The Jewish Pro-Life Foundation is an IRS approved 501(c)3 non-profit educational private foundation with a pending public charity status. We have no affiliation with any political organization, nor the messianic movement. We are committed to Torah and Tradition and Halacha/Jewish law is the bedrock of our Pro-Life work.
Deuteronomy 30:19
"I call heaven and earth to witness against you this day,
that I have set before you life and death, blessing and curse;
therefore, choose life, that you may live, you and your seed."
Jeremiah 22:3
This is what Adonai says:“Do what is right and just; rescue the wronged from their oppressors; do nothing wrong or violent to the stranger, orphan or widow; don’t shed innocent blood in this place.
We work with Jews to grow their families through the joy and mitzvah of adoption, and refer to Jewish friendly pregnancy care resources.
It is of vital importance that the Jewish community learn about abortion. We offer traditional Jewish views on abortion, the effects of abortion on the Jewish community, and the ways concerned Jews can promote life saving alternatives.
Emotional and spiritual healing after abortion. Following the work of Maimonides, the program offers a structured pathway for t'shuvah (Repentence) and refuah (Healing). Jewish abortion workers who want to leave clinic work will find help and healing here, too.
Videos that inform and inspire.
Cecily founded the Jewish Pro-Life Foundation in 2006. A native of Pittsburgh, she was Bat Mitzvah at then conservative synagogue Beth Samuel Jewish Center and obtained her MSW from the University of Pittsburgh. Cecily is a member of Congregation Ahavath Achim, a traditional synagogue located in Carnegie, PA, as well as a member of BeitEm
Cecily founded the Jewish Pro-Life Foundation in 2006. A native of Pittsburgh, she was Bat Mitzvah at then conservative synagogue Beth Samuel Jewish Center and obtained her MSW from the University of Pittsburgh. Cecily is a member of Congregation Ahavath Achim, a traditional synagogue located in Carnegie, PA, as well as a member of BeitEmunah.org and Bellerose Jewish Center. She and her husband, Tom, live in the Pittsburgh area.
Rabbi Novak is President of the Union for Traditional Judaism which he co-founded in 1983. Since 1997, Dr. Novak holds the J. Richard and Dorothy Shiff Chair of Jewish Studies as Professor of Religion and Philosophy in the University of Toronto, where he is a member of University College and the Joint Centre for Bioethics. Rabbi Novak's
Rabbi Novak is President of the Union for Traditional Judaism which he co-founded in 1983. Since 1997, Dr. Novak holds the J. Richard and Dorothy Shiff Chair of Jewish Studies as Professor of Religion and Philosophy in the University of Toronto, where he is a member of University College and the Joint Centre for Bioethics. Rabbi Novak's Bio and Curriculum Vitae
Rabbi Shlomo Nachman ben Ya'akov is an Chassidic (Breslov) Sephardic Jew and Rabbi Yoreh Yoreh, Yadin Yadin. He also holds an MA in World Religious Studies, an Interfaith Counseling degree and other
achievements. He is the owner/author of LearnEmunah.com and offers weekly live Jewish broadcasts and services from his online shul BeitEmunah.
Rabbi Shlomo Nachman ben Ya'akov is an Chassidic (Breslov) Sephardic Jew and Rabbi Yoreh Yoreh, Yadin Yadin. He also holds an MA in World Religious Studies, an Interfaith Counseling degree and other
achievements. He is the owner/author of LearnEmunah.com and offers weekly live Jewish broadcasts and services from his online shul BeitEmunah.org. Having lost his first child to infanticide he takes this issue seriously. As Torah says: Choose life so that you and your offspring will live.
(Deuteronomy 30:15-20)
Rabbi Menashe Bovit was born in Chicago into a traditional Conservative Jewish home. His father was a Holocaust survivor who frequently shared the stories of his suffering and survival during those dark days. These stories greatly impacted Rabbi Bovit and still inspire and guide him today.
While attending the University of Arizona Rabbi B
Rabbi Menashe Bovit was born in Chicago into a traditional Conservative Jewish home. His father was a Holocaust survivor who frequently shared the stories of his suffering and survival during those dark days. These stories greatly impacted Rabbi Bovit and still inspire and guide him today.
While attending the University of Arizona Rabbi Bovit met the late, great Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach who eventually became his rebbe and later gave him his personal smicha (ordination). Rabbi Bovit also studied at Yeshiva University of Los Angeles; Yeshivat Ohr Yaacov in Zichron Yaacov, Israel; The Kollel of the Bostoner Rebbe in Jerusalem, and the ordination program of Yeshivas Toras Chaim in Jerusalem where he earned both a Bachelor and Master’s of Hebrew Letters. Rabbi Bovit also holds a certificate from the Ohr Lagolah Institute in Jerusalem and has been certified by the Supreme Court of the State of Florida as a Family Mediator. Rabbi Bovit is in his tenth year as the spiritual leader of Bellerose Jewish Center. Rabbi Bovit is a strong advocate for the State of Israel, and is the president of the Eastern Queens Interfaith Council.
Alice has been a Jewish pro-life activist for many years. She has
published pro-life articles for Human Life Review, Jews for Life and Conservative Women’s website/blog, and published articles on crisis in Administration for Children’s Services. Alice was a member of the board of Bridge to Life for ten years (a Queens crisis pregnancy cen
Alice has been a Jewish pro-life activist for many years. She has
published pro-life articles for Human Life Review, Jews for Life and Conservative Women’s website/blog, and published articles on crisis in Administration for Children’s Services. Alice was a member of the board of Bridge to Life for ten years (a Queens crisis pregnancy center). She has participated in 40 Days for Life Campaign and has been interviewed by Currents tv regarding colleges distributing the morning after pill and on genetic engineering.
Alice volunteered at Manhattan Right to Life and is a member of New York State Right to Life Committee.
Alice is the proud Mother of a former marine, an ovarian cancer survivor, and an outspoken, articulate and spirited champion for the unborn!
Bonnie Chernin has been actively involved in the pro-life movement since 1986. In the early 1990s, Bonnie volunteered at Manhattan Right to Life and began writing letters and op-ed articles for newspapers and political websites on the topic of abortion. In 1999, she started the pro-life website Jews For Life and launched The Jewish Life
Bonnie Chernin has been actively involved in the pro-life movement since 1986. In the early 1990s, Bonnie volunteered at Manhattan Right to Life and began writing letters and op-ed articles for newspapers and political websites on the topic of abortion. In 1999, she started the pro-life website Jews For Life and launched The Jewish Life League in 2017. Bonnie believes that life, both born and unborn, is sacred and must be protected. Bonnie is an accomplished classical pianist and prolific writer. She is a Grief Recovery Method Specialist and a Certified Professional Coach assisting women in achieving their life and career goals.
Peggy has been employed for over 45 years in various healthcare environments, including critical care, mental health, corrections, and military service. She is board certified in Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing. In October 2015, she was commissioned as a Faith Community Nurse.
Tom earned a BA in Early Childhood Development from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a math wiz and
common sense guru.
May there be abundant peace from Heaven,
and good life upon us and upon all Israel. Amen.
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