HEALTH CARE DECISION – Jews React: Director of the Religious Action Center of Reform

Published on June 29, 2012

Today is a bright day for our nation, and, especially, for those whose access to health care is fragile. Today's historic ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a victory for those whose believe, as we do, that health care is a fundamental right, and, especially given the lead opinion by Chief Justice Roberts, a victory for the court itself.

HEALTH CARE DECISION—Jews Respond: Nancy K. Kaufman, CEO of the National Council of Jewish Women

Published on June 29, 2012

"The US Supreme Court's decision to uphold the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA) is a huge victory for women and families across the country.

HEALTH CARE DECISION — Jews React: Spokesperson for Los Angeles’ Saban Free Clinic

By Ryan Torok
Published on June 29, 2012

"Obviously we're very excited over the Supreme Court's decision to uphold this important law. We applaud theirdecision and think it's a huge step forward for our patients and the community," Ray said.

HEALTH CARE DECISION: L.A. Jewish community reacts

Published on June 28, 2012

The following are some of the statements from community leaders and from Jewish organizations that were issued following the Supreme Court decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act.

HEALTH CARE DECISION — Jews React: Bikur Cholim Jewish Healthcare Foundation President

By Julie Gruenbaum Fax
Published on June 28, 2012

Rabbi Hershy Ten, president of Bikur Cholim Jewish Healthcare Foundation in Los Angeles, never thought the health care system needed much reform.

HEALTH CARE DECISION — Jews React: Beverly Hills cardiologist and internist

By Ryan Torok
Published on June 28, 2012

Beverly Hills cardiologist and internist Dr. Reed Wilson — a former member of the Republican Jewish Coalition who helped found its Los Angeles chapter — called the mandate "an amazing breach of the American trust." Moreover, he said, the law's finer print contains "rules and regulations" pertaining to doctor reimbursement rates that will threaten physicians' private practices and health care quality.

HEALTH CARE DECISION — Jews React: Chief executive officer of Bend the Arc

By Ryan Torok
Published on June 28, 2012

"This is a huge win for the American people," said Alan van Capelle, chief executive officer of Bend the Arc, a Jewish social justice organization. "The Supreme Court has validated the ACA [Affordable Care Act]."

HEALTH CARE DECISION — Jews React: One LA community organizer

By Ryan Torok
Published on June 28, 2012

Skip Koenig, a Temple Judea congregant and co-chair of the community organizing group One LA's health strategy team. Koenig said he is "thrilled" and "excited" about the court's decision to uphold the mandate that requires all Americans to buy health insurance.

HEALTH CARE DECISION — Jews react: Los Angeles Jewish Home CEO & President

By Julie Gruenbaum Fax
Published on June 28, 2012

Molly Forrest, CEO and president of the Los Angeles Jewish Home, had surgery to alleviate arthritis in her neck in December 2010.

HEALTH CARE DECISION — Jews react: Jewish Family Service CEO

By Julie Gruenbaum Fax
Published on June 28, 2012

Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles CEO Paul Castro lauded the announcement of the Supreme Court's decision this morning to uphold President Obama's Affordable Care Act, saying it will benefit JFS's target population.

Supreme Court upholds most of Obama’s health care law

Published on June 28, 2012

The U.S. Supreme Court voted to uphold President Obama's landmark Affordable Care Act in a 5-4 vote, with Chief Justice John Roberts voting in the majority.

Praying over the Supreme Court’s health care decision

By Brad A. Greenberg
Published on June 28, 2012