Irwin Goldenberg and Judith Vivell
Recorded
October 11, 2022
Archived
October 11, 2022
32:27 minutes
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dde001659
Description
Judith Vivell (82) interviews her new acquaintance Irwin Goldenberg (82) about the death of his grandmother, his long commitment to abortion rights, and the social work he's accomplished as a Rabbi.Subject Log / Time Code
IG's grandmother had five daughters and after becoming pregnant for the 6th time sought to have an abortion. She would eventually die from unintentionally overdosing on abortion pills.
IG describes what his mother was like.
IG analyzes the impact his grandmother's death had on her daughter.
IG remembers the time he found out why his Aunt could not eat anything red.
IG considers what he would ask his grandmother if she was still alive.
IG describes the social justice work he did in Dallas, TX and New York. He was on the board of directors of his Planned Parenthood's clinic and did intersectional work on abortion and child abuse.
IG, as a Rabbi, analyzes his relationship to his congregation before and after Roe Vs. Wade was passed.
IG at 28 was teaching sex education and providing guidance for those wanting an abortion after Roe Vs. Wade was passed.
IG explains why Rabbis, and Judaism as a whole, support a person's right to an abortion.
IG shares his emotions when Roe Vs. Wade was overturned in 2022.
IG recalls a conversation he had 25 years ago with the former governor of Pennsylvania about abortion rights.
IG explains the "Hyde Amendment" and its impact.
IG explains how he supports people's rights to obtain legal abortions.
IG remembers a cause he used to work with.
Participants
- Irwin Goldenberg
- Judith Vivell