Chevrei Tzedek
RESOURCES for REPRO SHABBAT
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Below are some resources to learn more about national and local reproductive rights issues,
and opportunities to take action and to donate
and opportunities to take action and to donate
LEARN
Guttmacher Institute – leading research and policy organization committed to advancing sexual and reproductive
health and rights in the US and globally. https://www.guttmacher.org
The Rabbinical Assembly - Resources on Reproductive Freedom from a Jewish lens
https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/story/resources-reproductive-freedom
https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/story/resolution-right-legal-and-accessible-abortion-united-states-0
https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/story/resolution-right-legal-and-accessible-abortion-united-states-0
Conservative Rabbis Strongly Condemn U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Abortion Rights June 24, 2022
https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/story/conservative-rabbis-strongly-condemn-us-supreme-court-decision-overturnabortion-
rights
Religion & Repro Learning Center
The Religion & Repro Learning Center is an online educational resource that equips activists, scholars, and religious
leaders in support of reproductive freedom.
https://rrlc.thinkific.com/
What’s an Abortion Anyway
This book to be a starting point for parents, caretakers, and those wanting to talk to the young people in their lives
about abortion care.
https://www.whatsanabortionbook.com/
JWA and Jewish History Stand for Abortion Rights
Jewish Women’s Archive (JWA) history of Jewish involvement in Reproductive rights.
https://jwa.org/blog/jwa-and-jewish-history-stand-abortion-rights
health and rights in the US and globally. https://www.guttmacher.org
The Rabbinical Assembly - Resources on Reproductive Freedom from a Jewish lens
https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/story/resources-reproductive-freedom
https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/story/resolution-right-legal-and-accessible-abortion-united-states-0
https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/story/resolution-right-legal-and-accessible-abortion-united-states-0
Conservative Rabbis Strongly Condemn U.S. Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Abortion Rights June 24, 2022
https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/story/conservative-rabbis-strongly-condemn-us-supreme-court-decision-overturnabortion-
rights
Religion & Repro Learning Center
The Religion & Repro Learning Center is an online educational resource that equips activists, scholars, and religious
leaders in support of reproductive freedom.
https://rrlc.thinkific.com/
What’s an Abortion Anyway
This book to be a starting point for parents, caretakers, and those wanting to talk to the young people in their lives
about abortion care.
https://www.whatsanabortionbook.com/
JWA and Jewish History Stand for Abortion Rights
Jewish Women’s Archive (JWA) history of Jewish involvement in Reproductive rights.
https://jwa.org/blog/jwa-and-jewish-history-stand-abortion-rights
ACT
National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW)
The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn
progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of
life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. NCJW sponsors the
national Repro Shabbat effort and the 73 Forward efforts https://www.73forward.org
NCJW Jewish Values & Abortion Toolkit
Background information and context for Jewish messaging and suggestions for action on the national and local level.
https://www.ncjw.org/act/action-resources/jewish-values-and-abortion-toolkit/
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC) is a broad-based, national, interfaith movement that values
and promotes religious liberty which upholds the human and constitutional rights of all people to exercise
their conscience to make their own reproductive health decisions without shame and stigma. https://rcrc.org
NARAL ProChoice America https://www.prochoiceamerica.org
Planned Parenthood Action Fund https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/local/national
Donate I Stand with Planned Parenthood
ProChoice Maryland
Local Maryland grassroots advocacy and research organization promoting reproductive
rights and justice www.prochoicemd.org
Hadassah The Women’s Zionist Organization of America (HWZOA)
Policy statement on Reproductive Choice: https://www.hadassah.org/policy-statement/reproductive-choice
Hadassah Action Center: https://www.hadassah.org/get-involved/advocate-take-action
Washington Area Clinic Defense Fund (WACDTF)
All-volunteer, non-violent group founded in the 1980s to promote peaceful and safe access to reproductive health
clinics in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (including Baltimore clinics defense). https://www.wacdtf.org
Shout Your Abortion
Shout Your Abortion is normalizing abortion and elevating safe paths to access, regardless of legality. SYA makes
resources, campaigns, and media intended to arm existing activists, create new ones, and foster collective
participation in abortion access all over the country. https://shoutyourabortion.com
The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn
progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of
life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms. NCJW sponsors the
national Repro Shabbat effort and the 73 Forward efforts https://www.73forward.org
NCJW Jewish Values & Abortion Toolkit
Background information and context for Jewish messaging and suggestions for action on the national and local level.
https://www.ncjw.org/act/action-resources/jewish-values-and-abortion-toolkit/
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice
The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC) is a broad-based, national, interfaith movement that values
and promotes religious liberty which upholds the human and constitutional rights of all people to exercise
their conscience to make their own reproductive health decisions without shame and stigma. https://rcrc.org
NARAL ProChoice America https://www.prochoiceamerica.org
Planned Parenthood Action Fund https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/local/national
Donate I Stand with Planned Parenthood
ProChoice Maryland
Local Maryland grassroots advocacy and research organization promoting reproductive
rights and justice www.prochoicemd.org
Hadassah The Women’s Zionist Organization of America (HWZOA)
Policy statement on Reproductive Choice: https://www.hadassah.org/policy-statement/reproductive-choice
Hadassah Action Center: https://www.hadassah.org/get-involved/advocate-take-action
Washington Area Clinic Defense Fund (WACDTF)
All-volunteer, non-violent group founded in the 1980s to promote peaceful and safe access to reproductive health
clinics in the Washington, DC metropolitan area (including Baltimore clinics defense). https://www.wacdtf.org
Shout Your Abortion
Shout Your Abortion is normalizing abortion and elevating safe paths to access, regardless of legality. SYA makes
resources, campaigns, and media intended to arm existing activists, create new ones, and foster collective
participation in abortion access all over the country. https://shoutyourabortion.com
DONATE
Baltimore Abortion Fund
Provides financial assistance to pay for abortion care and logistical support, such as childcare and travel expenses,
for Maryland residents and anyone traveling to Maryland for abortion care who cannot afford the full cost of their care.
An all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to people who live in or travel to Maryland
for abortion care. https://www.baltimoreabortionfund.org
NCJW’s Jewish Fund for Abortion Access
Funds the National Abortion Federation (NAF) which operates the largest abortion hotline in the country and provides
funding for abortion care and travel over state lines for those who need it. Donate and Learn More: https://www.jewsforabortionaccess.org/fund
If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice
Works to transform law and policy through advocacy, legal support, and organizing so people have the power to self determine
their reproductive lives. Funds bail and legal support for people who are criminalized for self-managed
abortion and challenges forced parental involvement laws. Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/templesinaiforifwhenhow
Learn More: https://www.ifwhenhow.org
Elevated Access
Elevated Access launched in April 2022. We are a volunteer pilot network that flies people in private aircraft at no cost
to access abortion and gender-affirming care. Elevated Access anonymously transports patients, providers, and
support staff where they need to go. https://elevatedaccess.org
Provides financial assistance to pay for abortion care and logistical support, such as childcare and travel expenses,
for Maryland residents and anyone traveling to Maryland for abortion care who cannot afford the full cost of their care.
An all-volunteer, nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance to people who live in or travel to Maryland
for abortion care. https://www.baltimoreabortionfund.org
NCJW’s Jewish Fund for Abortion Access
Funds the National Abortion Federation (NAF) which operates the largest abortion hotline in the country and provides
funding for abortion care and travel over state lines for those who need it. Donate and Learn More: https://www.jewsforabortionaccess.org/fund
If/When/How: Lawyering for Reproductive Justice
Works to transform law and policy through advocacy, legal support, and organizing so people have the power to self determine
their reproductive lives. Funds bail and legal support for people who are criminalized for self-managed
abortion and challenges forced parental involvement laws. Donate: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/templesinaiforifwhenhow
Learn More: https://www.ifwhenhow.org
Elevated Access
Elevated Access launched in April 2022. We are a volunteer pilot network that flies people in private aircraft at no cost
to access abortion and gender-affirming care. Elevated Access anonymously transports patients, providers, and
support staff where they need to go. https://elevatedaccess.org
Download a document with this information.
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