The Orthodox Union is the educational and outreach arm of Orthodox Judaism. It is generally considered a Modern Orthodox organization. Among its main concerns is helping Jews keep kosher and strengthening their traditional rituals, practices and holiday observances. It posts a page that allows users to search for Orthodox synagogues by state. Rabbi Steven Weil is senior managing director.

Christianity Today‘s film critics compiled a list of the 10 most “redeeming” movies of 2009 — as well as a list of the best films. The Blind Side was No. 2 on the “most redeeming” list but did not make the Top Ten overall best films.

An overview, by ReligiousTolerance.org, of various denominations’ stands on abortion.

The Union for Reform Judaism claims 1.5 million individual members in more than 900 synagogues. It maintains a directory of congregations and a directory of summer camps. Rabbi Rick Jacobs is president.

The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice, an interfaith coalition of 40 groups, lists official resolutions of religious groups that support the right to abortion.

The National Association for Temple Administration is the professional organization for administrators, managers and executives of Reform synagogues. Livia Thompson is president.

The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life offers a comprehensive backgrounder on abortion.

The Central Conference of American Rabbis consists of Reform rabbis. Steven A. Fox is chief executive.

A chart from Beliefnet.com, “What do world religions believe about abortion?”