On the Demise of Roe v. Wade
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In the wake of the Supreme Court’s overturning Roe v. Wade, Rabbi Ammi Hirsch consoled: “To live in a democracy is to be defeated often. The pendulum swings from victory to loss to victory again.” But, he continues: “Everything we receive from Jewish tradition pleads with us: Do not turn your back on the political […]
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