So I sought for a man among them who would make a wall,

and would stand in the gap before Me on behalf of the land,

that I should not destroy it; but I found no one.

(Ezekiel 22:30)

It is difficult in the strange, unsavory times we live in to find people of faith,  courage and moral character willing to stand in the gap...to take the high road G-d requires by speaking candidly and truthfully about hot-button issues such as abortion and euthanasia.  The fact that partial birth abortion is even an issue for discussion is blood-chilling.  That one must be afraid to courageously defend prayer in school or the sanctity of life, when children kill without concern, tells me this society needs to chart a new course.  Those who profane G-d's word, the Torah, will not appear on this list.  Therefore, it should come as no surprise that there are so few names on this page. 

Jews For Life is providing visitors with information on Jewish Leaders who, among hateful opposition, consistently speak out for life.  Some are rabbis, others journalists and radio commentators.  We hope to expand this list as time goes by.  If you know of someone who is Jewish, and whose life and work has been dedicated to preserving the sanctity of life, please e-mail me at: LOTEKCHOW@aol.com.

Thanks, and God bless you all.

Bonnie

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Hear O Israel,

Hashem is our G-d

Hashem is One.

(Deuteronomy (Devarim)  6:4)

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Rabbi Daniel Lapin - An Orthodox rabbi, businessman, author, syndicated talk show host, and speaker, Rabbi Lapin is the president of Toward Tradition (http://www.towardtradition.org), a nonprofit education organization, and founder of Cascadia Business Institute.  Rabbi Lapin is the author of the critically-acclaimed book, "America's Real War," which confronts the social issues dividing our nation, and offers new hope for positive change from the perspective of traditional Orthodox Judaism.  

Rabbi Yehuda Levin -  Here's are two quotes from Rabbi Levin's website, in an article entitled "Fooling America's Jews:"  "Atheism, Gay Marriage, Intermarriage, Non-Kosher Food, Partial-Birth Abortion - all of these are legitimate mainstream ideas within Reform "Judaism."  Judaism has lost more Jews through the efforts of Reform than through Hitler's gas ovens."  Gutsy?  Absolutely, but true...and somebody's got to say it.  Founder of Jews For Morality, Brooklyn Orthodox Rabbi Yehuda Levin is an outspoken critic of liberal Jewish ideology that vigorously promotes a dangerous legislative agenda at odds with traditional Jewish teachings.  Rabbi Levin unabashedly proclaims Judaism as a pro-life faith, and his speeches and writings candidly explain why our culture is in decline.  He attends the March For Life on Washington every year as a guest speaker, and works with other Orthodox Jews, and Christian groups to get out the pro-life message.  Jews For Morality 

(http://www.jewsformorality.org)  offers numerous articles indexed by subject, covering all moral issues of the day.

Rabbi Simon Jacobson -  "Birth is G-d saying you matter."  This is Rabbi Jacobson's slogan and can be found on the introductory page of  his website, The Meaningful Life Center (http://www.meaningfullife.com.)  Having listened to Rabbi Jacobson's broadcasts here in New York (Sunday nights, WEVD 1050AM, 6 - 7  p.m. EST), what I value most is the rabbi's personal touch; as if he is talking directly to you.  Each week, the program covers a different topic.  He imparts hope, understanding, and offers new directions to help you recognize your purpose, your destiny in life.  Rabbi Jacobson conveys a very caring and sensitive approach to the deep personal conflicts we experience, and has much to offer floundering Jewish souls who are desperately searching for their faith, and need a place to nest.  There is a search engine, and many articles on the site can be accessed by subject.  A  JFL visitor directed me to a link that is an outstanding transcript of a radio show, hosted by Rabbi Jacobson, on the subject of Abortion.  

Dr. Howard Hurwitz -  Dr. Hurwitz is chairman of the International Committee for Holocaust Truth, and President of the Family Defense Council, Inc.  Dr. Hurwitz is vilified by leaders of the radical homosexual organizations, because he dared attack the New York Museum of Jewish Heritage for including a "gay victims of Hitler" special exhibit, thereby trivializing the extermination of millions of Jews in the death camps.  The fact that Dr. Hurwitz was one of a few lonely Jewish voices defending the memory of Jewish Holocaust survivors is shameful, and he is to be commended for his efforts in the face of militant opposition.  Dr. Hurwitz is an outspoken critic of homosexuality and his website can be seen at http://www.familydefensecouncil.com  

Paul Greenberg - Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Paul Greenberg is one of a  handful of writers who  pens columns in defense of life, exposing the hypocrisy of the other side (a recent example is his essay, "Look Away, Look Away, The Rage for RU-486," indicating the many health concerns associated with the drug, overlooked by our "pro-choice" friends).  Editorial page editor of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Mr. Greenberg is an exemplary writer who frequently criticized the Clinton administration.  Last year he wrote a stinging commentary denouncing the Supreme Court's decision to uphold infanticide.   As National Right To Life's Dave Andrusko states:  "There are those writers whose talent is so sublime it is obviously a gift from God."  Mr. Greenberg's columns are regularly featured on the Jewish World Review's website (http://www.jewishworldreview.com.)

Don Feder - Columnist and editorialist writing for the Boston Herald, Don Feder's essays are insightful and informative, covering the gamut of  issues including abortion, our Constitution in crisis, school prayer, Big tobacco, gun control, illegal drugs, the liberal media bias, feminist hysteria, etc.   (Mr. Feder is my favorite columnist, so you know he must be terrific.)  An observant Jew, Mr. Feder often sides with the so-called "Christian extremists" whose views are more in sync with traditional Judaism than the mainstream Jewish organizations.  He is the author of two books: "A Jewish Conservative Looks At Pagan America," and "Who's Afraid of the Religious Right?"   From the inside sleeve of 'Religious Right:'  "Debunking the myth that liberalism is the natural social expression of Judaism, Feder not only defends the agenda of the "Christian right" but identifies the real extremists: the anti-religious, amoral elites that have shoved Judeo-Christian morality to society's margins, and their own ideology down everyone else's throats."   Liberals, be forewarned:  your inane viewpoints and frivolous arguments will fall flat against Don Feder's logic!   Mr. Feder's articles are available online at http://www.jewishworldreview.com.  

Mona Charen - Syndicated columnist and political analyst, Mona Charen began her career as editorial assistant at the National Review.  She worked as a speechwriter for Nancy Reagan, and later served as speechwriter for Jack Kemp during his 1986 presidential campaign.  She is a panelist on the CNN show Capital Gang.   Ms. Charen writes with depth, realism and clarity, and is unapologetic in her strong support for Israel, and the hardline policies that have sustained that beleaguered country over the years.  She is pro-life, and has written many essays criticizing liberal abortion legislation, and the deplorable recent actions of the U.S. Supreme Court on infanticide.   Her columns can be read at http://www.jewishworldreview.com.  

Dr. Laura - Although her TV show was cancelled, syndicated radio talk-show host Dr. Laura Schlesinger is a force to be reckoned with.  She is a hardliner when it comes to social issues, and that gets the left really peeved.  But when liberals are peeved, you must be doing something right.  Dr. Laura is a moralist, strong pro-lifer and adoption advocate.  She is also the President of  The Dr. Laura Schlessinger Foundation, profits of which help abused and neglected children and families in need.  Dr. Laura has a "Warrior of the Month" initiative that has propelled people to get involved in their communities by performing charitable works and acts of kindness, in particular toward helping children.  As a former librarian familiar with the liberal ideologies that predominate in the education professions, I admire Dr. Laura's crusade against on-line pornography in public libraries, which can have devastating effects on children.  Her website is: http://www.drlaura.com.