Jewish groups largely applaud health care ruling

Published on July 2, 2012

American Jewish groups -- with the notable exception of the Republican Jewish Coalition -- were largely satisfied with the U.S. Supreme Court’s vote to uphold President Obama’s landmark Affordable Care Act in a 5-4 vote.

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 — Jews React: Rabbi Elliot Dorff

Published on June 29, 2012

American individualism, at the root of some of the great blessings of freedom and pluralism of our country, is also the ultimate cause over the last half century of our inability as a nation to come together to provide health care for us all, in shameful contrast to all the other Western democracies.

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: 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.

Praying over the Supreme Court’s health care decision

By Brad A. Greenberg
Published on June 28, 2012