What is the Jewish view on abortion? No I am not pregnant just curious?
Although Jewish law does not sanction abortion on demand without a pressing reason, in case of either physical or emotional harm to the mother, the fetus is considered as a rodef–a pursuer after the mother with the intent to kill her–and abortion is clearly allowed. To gain a clear understanding of when abortion is permitted (or even required) and when it is forbidden requires an appreciation of certain nuances of halacha (Jewish law) which govern the status of the fetus The easiest way to conceptualize a fetus in halacha is to imagine it as a full-fledged human being — but not quite. The fetus is not considered as a “full life” until the baby’s head or most of its body has been delivered. At this point the baby’s life is considered equal to the mother’s, and we may not choose one life over another, because it is considered as though they are both pursuing each other. In most circumstances, the fetus is treated like any other “person.” Generally, one may not deliberately harm a fetu
