Dobbs v. Jackson, Roe v. Wade and Reproductive Rights
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The Temple Beth Sholom Social Action Committee and Sisterhood invite you to a discussion on Dobbs v. Jackson, Roe v. Wade and Reproductive Rights.
After nearly five decades since the 1973 Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade, which upheld the Constitutional right of a woman to choose whether or not to carry a pregnancy to term, the current Supreme Court in their decision on Dobbs V Jackson chose to rescind that right. On September 11th we were honored to open this important discussion by welcoming Rabbi Cara Weinstein Rosenthal and Dr. Elizabeth Schmidt. Their informative, educational and thought provoking, presentation will be available on our web site shortly. Please join us on September 18th, as the conversation continues. We are honored to have the following experts join us to examine the federal and state implications of the Supreme Court’s decision.
Charles Lavine, Assembly Member
Charles David Lavine represents the 13th Assembly District. He serves as Chair of the Judiciary Committee and is a member of the Committees on Codes, Ethics & Guidance, Rules & Insurance. He helped pass the Scott J. Biegel Unfinished Receivers Act, banning the sale and possession of ‘ghost guns,’. He also sponsored legislation that will increase penalties for criminals who use high capacity firearm magazines and legislation that will help to halt the trafficking of illegal weapons into New York. He is President of the New York Chapter of the National Association of Jewish Legislators.
Karen Seltzer, Board Chair of Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY)
A passionate advocate for women’s healthcare and reproductive rights, she has been an active member of Planned Parenthood boards for over 15 years, serving as Board Chair of Planned Parenthood of Nassau County before serving as the inaugural Board Chair of PPGNY.
Karen grew up on Long Island and Over the past 30 years, Karen held many volunteer leadership positions in Port Washington- and was recently recognized as one of Nassau County’s Women of Distinction 2021.
Susan Gottehrer, Director of the Nassau County New York Civil Liberties Union, the New York State affiliate of the ACLU
Susan has been a life-long activist and part of the New York Civil Liberties family since 2006. She has done extensive lobbying on federal, state and local legislation, has led many advocacy efforts including; comprehensive sex education in New York, the Reproductive Health Act, and the Equality Amendment. She teaches graduate courses in Government and Radical Social Movements at Pace University, Adelphi University, and Long Island University.
Amanda Field, Commissioner of Plainview Water District, Legislative Chair of NSWCA, Current Democratic nominee for NYS Assembly District 15
As a young cancer survivor, she immersed herself in health and environmental issues. In 2016, she was elected Commissioner of the Plainview Water District, where she is currently finishing her sixth year and second term.
Additionally, she serves as the Legislative Co-Chair of the Long Island Water Conference and is a member of the New York Clean Water Coalition. In 2018, she was named one of the Long Island Power Women in Business.
Ronnie Lavine, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Political Action Fund Board
After retirement in 2008, she began to volunteer in the Planned Parenthood of Nassau County (“PPNC”) health center as a Pregnancy Options Counselor. Ronnie presently serves on the Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Political Action Fund Board.
Questions? Contact Wende Jager-Hyman,
Member of TBS Social Action Committee at whyman1716@aol.com
