Thursday 19 December 2013

Obamacare and Freedom of Religious Practice

Dear Readers, especially those in the USA - 
 
A group of Rabbis are currently working with a top constitutional law firm in DC to file an important brief with the Supreme Court. Right now, the Obama administration is trying to establish a precedent that Jews or other religious people can be forced to violate their religion, simply because they are operating a business. In May 2012, the Rabbinical Council of America admirably led on this issue and passed a convention resolution against Obamacare forcing many employers to provide abortion-inducing drugs, sterilization, and contraception coverage regardless of religious objections. Here is the link to the resolution:
 
http://www.rabbis.org/news/article.cfm?id=105683
 
Unfortunately, the Obama administration did not change its mind. A lawsuit is now advancing to the Supreme Court. 
 
See: http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/26/politics/obamacare-court/
 
There is a good possibility that this brief would be cited by the Supreme Court. This would allow Traditional Jews to play a leading role in safeguarding religious liberties not only for Jews, but for all Americans. This effort is very expensive, and could normally run into the six-figure range. These rabbis have been able to secure top-quality help for a tremendous discount, but it will still cost about $25,000 to put together and publish the amicus brief for the Supreme Court.
 
The Supreme Court's filing deadline is fast approaching. This is a chance to show Orthodox Jewish leadership on a critical religious freedom issue. 
 
Please consider donating a few dollars to the effort at: 
https://fundly.com/jews-4-religious-liberty#supporters/donors 

Please spread the word to your friends or relatives.
 
Thanks!
 
Kol Tuv,
RRW

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