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Rabbi David Novak, JPLF Vice President, was our guest on our inaugural webinar from Jerusalem's Root and Branch Association hosted by Lowell Joseph Gallin. Rabbi Novak's solid defense of innocent life in the womb from an Halachic, biblical, and philosophic perspective covered all the bases. He reminded us that if someone insists that a baby in the womb is part of the mother, Jewish law prohibits killing that baby because of the prohibition against self harm in Judaism found in Leviticus 19:28, "Do not cut your bodies for the dead or put tattoo marks on yourselves. I am the LORD."
R&B Monthly Seminar: "'Abortion' (Moloch Mass Murder Child Human Sacrifice Global Industry)" (Episode #1 -- Tuesday, June 28th, 2022/Sivan 29, 5782). Chair: Mrs. Cecily Routman. Guest: Rabbi David Novak.
The Root & Branch Association was founded by Lowell Joseph Gallin, a modern hero who promotes cooperation between the State of Israel and other nations, and between the Children of Israel and the Children of Noah (Gentiles), in the Land of Israel and abroad, to build a better world based on faith in the God of Israel and observance of His Covenants and laws, as commanded by the God of Israel in the Bible and Jewish Tradition.
Jewish Pro-Life Replies to Jewish Pro-Abortion Claims
Wondering how to respond to our misguided brothers and sisters calling for unlimited access to abortion based on false religious authority? We've created an informational card to help counter the tragic and dangerous rhetoric coming from those in our Jewish communities being used as pawns by abortion industry profiteers to perpetuate the holocaust of the Jews and the genocide of millions of babies. Jewish Pro-Life Replies to Jewish Pro-Abortion Claims gives you the right stuff!
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Our Mission
The Jewish Pro-Life Foundation is a 501(c)(3) educational organization.
Since 2006, we have been saving Jewish lives by promoting life saving solutions to unplanned pregnancy in the Jewish community. We provide education 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 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 not affiliated with any Jewish denomination, political organization, or the messianic movement.
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Our Work
Adoption & Pregnancy Care
Adoption & Pregnancy Care
Adoption & Pregnancy Care
We work with Jews to grow their families through the joy and mitzvah of adoption, and refer to Jewish friendly pregnancy care resources.
Community Education
Adoption & Pregnancy Care
Adoption & Pregnancy Care
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.
After Abortion
Adoption & Pregnancy Care
After Abortion
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.
Our Resources
Pro-Life Video Library
Pro-Life Video Library
Pro-Life Video Library
Videos that inform and inspire.
Our Team
Cecily Routman, President
Rabbi Shlomo Nachman ben Ya'akov
Rabbi David Novak,Vice President
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 David Novak,Vice President
Rabbi Shlomo Nachman ben Ya'akov
Rabbi David Novak,Vice President
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
Rabbi Shlomo Nachman ben Ya'akov
Rabbi Shlomo Nachman ben Ya'akov
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
Rabbi Menashe Bovit
Rabbi Menashe Bovit
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 Lemos
Rabbi Menashe Bovit
Rabbi Menashe Bovit
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
Rabbi Menashe Bovit
Bonnie Chernin
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.
Mary Margaret (Peggy) Baxter MS, RN-BC
Mary Margaret (Peggy) Baxter MS, RN-BC
Mary Margaret (Peggy) Baxter MS, RN-BC
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 Kimmerle, Treasurer
Mary Margaret (Peggy) Baxter MS, RN-BC
Mary Margaret (Peggy) Baxter MS, RN-BC
Tom earned a BA in Early Childhood Development from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a math wiz and
common sense guru.