I heard an Austin rabbi speak at the Stand With Texas Women rally at the Texas capitol today. His words about the importance of women in Judaism made a deep impression on me.
Stand Up Monday – Rally at Texas Capitol:
July 1, 2013
Clergy Opening Remarks:
“The Blessings of Health and Choice vs. the Curse of Coercion”
Rabbi Rick Brody
“Enough!” to the invasive curse of meddling lawmakers who seek to deprive women their rights. “Yes!” to the blessings that come with the safe, free exercise of conscience.
[Video courtesy of Roz Altmejd]
I am blessed to stand here today with courageous and resolute Texas women. I stand here as a rabbi, as a husband, and a father. As the son of Democrat and Republican parents who are both ardently pro-choice. Parents who adopted two newborn children—before a surprise pregnancy with me. Yes: my parents, my siblings, and I all know—intimately—that what’s unplanned can become a blessing; but only when choices are made freely, without the curse of coercion. There is no blessing in treating a woman’s body…
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