Sonia and Dr. Ronald Levine – 2025 Jewish Voice for Choice Award Breakfast

The Sonia & Dr. Ronald Levine – Jewish Voice for Choice Award was created in 2023. This award is presented annually by the National Council of Jewish Women, Louisville Section to an outstanding person, group, or organization who has demonstrated courage of action and/or made a significant contribution in the efforts of reproductive rights and healthcare justice in the commonwealth of Kentucky – guided by the Jewish values of tikkun olam, repairing the world, and kavod ha’briyot, respect for human dignity.

These actions may include:
● Direct care
● Advocacy
● Speaking up when others cannot
● Recruiting others to help
● Contributing ideas to grow the movement
● Showing perseverance in the midst of resistance

The award is named in honor of Sonia and Dr. Ronald Levine, long-standing members of NCJW, Louisville Section for their lifelong efforts to support women’s reproductive healthcare. Sonia has been an active member of NCJW for many years, where she has chaired the Legislative Committee and Women’s Issues Committee of NCJW and was appointed by the National Organization of NCJW as the Kentucky State Public Affairs Chair for over six years. Sonia and Ronald were both founding committee members of the Religious Coalition for Abortion Rights.

Dr. Levine served as an Obstetrician and Gynecologist for over thirty years in many different patient care, teaching, and leadership roles. Of note, he served as a Medical Director of the Louisville affiliate and then as Chair of the Medical Committee of the Southeast Region of the U.S. and as a member of the National Medical Committee of Planned Parenthood.