In the inaugural webinar of our "Jewish Women and Religious Freedom in Pittsburgh" project, we will illuminate the intricate relationship between religious freedom and reproductive freedom, with a particular focus on how this impacts Jewish women and those of other marginalized genders. Now, more than ever, it's crucial to understand the complexities and interconnectivity of these issues. Register on this site today!

Since the founding of the U.S., there have been efforts to restrict religious freedom and consequently the rights of women and others of marginalized genders to control their own bodies and sexuality. In spite of the First Amendment’s protections for and from religion, Jews have struggled to maintain religious freedom in the face of efforts to mandate laws and public policies based on Christian fundamentalist values. Law and government have been used to restrict religious freedom, reproductive rights and bodily autonomy when they should have instead been guaranteeing these rights.

Through the gripping personal story of Alliyson Feldmann and in-depth knowledge of our esteemed panelists, Professor Greer Donley, Professor Rachel Kranson and Rabbi Emily Meyer, this one hour learning journey is designed to educate and engage. By discussing religious freedom and its connection to reproductive rights and other related issues, we will equip participants with the knowledge to advocate for true religious freedom and inclusive policies at all levels of governance. Whether it's through grassroots activism, community organizing, or legislative engagement, we believe that every voice has the power to make a difference.

A special thank you to our grant sponsors, the Jewish Women's Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh.This grant is underwritten by JWF Trustee Nancy Weissman, in memory of her beloved mother-in-law, JWF Trustee Jacquelin Wechsler. Thank you also to our co-sponsors:  the Society for Humanistic Judaism; Red, Wine & Blue Pennsylvania; and the National Council of Jewish Women/Pittsburgh.

Questions or problems registering? Contact Katie@jfasd.org.