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Rabbis must see the image of God inherent in trans and gender non-conforming people, and make rulings that can include them.
A reading of the relevant texts reveals that Judaism does not allow abortion in all circumstances.
A reading of the relevant texts reveals that Judaism does not allow abortion in all circumstances.
But the halachic consequence of prohibiting abortion where it should be permitted are worse than those of allowing abortion where it is forbidden
From the blog of Noam Stadlan at The Times of Israel