MIAMI (CBSMiami) - The Jewish discussion on abortion does not center around pro-life or pro-choice. Instead, Judaism focuses on the mother's right to protect herself from harm. Within the faith, there ...

The major part of our Torah portion, Mishpatim, raises important questions about Judaism, religion in general, ethics, and law. First, the nature of Judaism. Many of our philosophers have divided ...

Two things are true about Judaism and abortion. One: Jewish tradition is very clear that abortion is appropriate when it comes to protecting maternal health, and particularly when it comes to saving ...

When it comes to abortion, the Jewish legal source material is relatively thin. But what does it say, and how has it formed Jewish opinions on the topic? These questions gained new urgency after a ...

Why begin with the creation of heaven and earth? Why not begin instead with Exodus 12:2, which reads: “This month shall be for you the first of months.” After all, “This month shall be for you” is ...

The Torah tells us not to add to or subtract from the commandments (Deuteronomy 13:1). This directive seems to contravene the ongoing development of Jewish law on the part of the rabbis (17:8–13).

From a halachik perspective, let me cite the Lubavitcher Rebbe, a world acclaimed Torah authority, as well as a compassionate visionary of the highest order, with a record of his love for all human ...

Rabbi Yonah Gross of Congregation Beth Hamedrosh in Wynnewood believes that helping people understand Jewish law, not just as a list of do’s and don’ts but as a part of a Masora tradition, is an ...