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1981
"Induced Abortion in Jewish Law," Steinberg, Avraham. JHCS, 1:1, 1981, 29-52.
Synopsis: Dr. Steinberg presents a clear and concise summary of the spectrum of halakhic approaches as expressed by rabbinic decisors in the matter of abortion under a variety of circumstances. Jewish law places the utmost value on life, but when an unborn life collides with a born life, the preference is given to the latter, giving rise to certain indications for abortion.
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1991
"Thinking About Women in Abortion Controversies," Berkowitz, Adena K.. S'vara, 2:2, 1991, 25-28.
Synopsis: Berkowitz discusses the basis for abortion in halakha in consideration of the mental health of the mother. This article presents an introduction to of some of the important halakhic issues and sources relating to induced abortion.
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1968
"Abortion in Halakhic Literature," Bleich, David J. Tradition, 10:2, 1968, 72-120.
Synopsis: R. Bleich presents a rigorous discussion, citing many sources, about abortion in Jewish law and how the life of a human is viewed with the utmost sanctity.
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"Toward Building a Gender-Critical Approach to the Philosophy of Halakha," Ir-shai, Ronit. JOFA 6th International Conference.
Synopsis: An analysis of both permissive halakhic decisions regarding the technology of fertility and stringent halakhic positions on abortion and birth control demonstrates the extent to which value judgments influence halakhic decision making. This session will examine how both sets of rulings are grounded in a perception of women as vessels of fertility and perpetuate this restricted notion of a women's identity. By exposing alternative interpretations embedded in these halakhic decisions and using insight from feminist theory, the session will explore the possibility that egalitarian values can be incorporated into halakhic deliberation.
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March 11, 2009
"The Abortion Rhetoric Within Orthodox Judaism: Consensus, Conviction, Covenant," Yuter, Alan. Institute for Jewish Ideas and Ideals, March 11, 2009.
Synopsis: R. Yuter compares the approaches of two different types of Orthodox Jews, which he refers to as "culture conservative, modernity-resisting" and "militant moderates of Modern Orthodoxy". In particular, he demonstrates their differences as applied to the halakhic stand on abortion.
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1994
"On the Merits of the Abortion Debate," Greenberg, Blu. The Jewish Family and Jewish Continuity, 1994.
Synopsis: Greenberg enumerates several of the key issues involved in the debate on abortion - both from the perspective of those who are pro-life as well as those who are pro-choice. She concludes with a synopsis of the halakhic position on the issue stating that while it is not considered murder, in many cases it is considered antithetical to the Jewish value placed one life.
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1990
"A Talmudic Overview of Abortion," Spero, Aryeh. Midstream, 36:7, 1990, 20-22.
Synopsis: In this article, R. Spero analyzes different issues involved in abortion, based on the approach of the Talmud. He presents the Jewish approach as a balance between two extreme views.
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1987
"Fetal Rights and Maternal Obligations," Rudman, Zave Chaim. JHCS, 13, 1987, 113-124.
Synopsis: R. Rudman examines a mother's obligation towards her fetus and how it relates to abortion and various therapies.
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1980
"The Legal Basis for the Prohibition on Abortion in Jewish Law," Sinclair, Daniel B.. Israel Law Review, 15:1, 1980, 109-130.
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1976
"Abortion: A Challenge to Halakhah," Greenberg, Blu. Judaism, 25, 1976, 201-208.
Synopsis: Greenberg discusses the Jewish view of abortion from a philosophical perspective as well as a legal perspective. She traces various halakhic issues and how they relate and play an important role in Judaism's approach towards abortion.
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Summer, 1991
"Abortion: A Halakhic Perspective," Lichtenstein, Aharon. Tradition, 25:4, Summer, 1991, 3-12.
Synopsis: R. Lichtenstein presents some key halakhic concepts and issues that are raised in the halakhic discourse about abortion and presents his own view on the subject.
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Winter, 1968
"The Jewish Attitude Toward Abortion," Rosner, Fred. Tradition, 10:2, Winter, 1968, 48-71.
Synopsis: In this article, Dr. Fred Rosner traces the legal, ethical and religious approaches to abortion
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