The Hebrew word ba'adam literally means 'in the human being', not by the human being. Let's be honest. Judaism prohibits abortion and Torah gives no permission for it.

The Hebrew text literally means A Premature Birth, not a miscarriage. Let's be honest. Judaism prohibits abortion and Torah gives no permission for it.

Parshas Noach promises us rebirth and redemption after spiritual death. We get countless chances over many generations to know God and to choose life.

Miraculous conceptions and births play a central role in our Rosh Hashanah readings. Like every baby created and born today, each one has a unique and vital role in the ongoing story of human existence.