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Welcome to the Jewish Pro-Life Foundation
Gevalt!
She IS Alive Before She's Born!
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.
Our Work
Adoption
Community Education
Community Education
We work with Jews to grow their families through the joy and mitzvah of adoption.
Community Education
Community Education
Community Education
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.
Post Abortion
Community Education
Post 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).
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, and resides in the Pittsburgh area with her husband, Tom.
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. Having lost his first child to
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. 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
Mary Margaret (Peggy) Baxter MS, RN-BC
Mary Margaret (Peggy) Baxter MS, RN-BC
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.
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
Tom Kimmerle, Treasurer
Tom earned a BA in Early Childhood Development from the University of Pittsburgh. He is a math wiz and
common sense guru.
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