Jewish communal life

Mazel Tov: You Won a Medal!

We all need a little recognition.

Why I Enrolled in Yeshivat Maharat, the Orthodox Seminary for Women Clergy

A couple of nights ago, my family and I went to see “Finding Dory.“ In this charming sequel to “Finding Nemo,” the ...

Finding Fallen Sparks in the Mosh Pit

When I was 21, I came out as transgender and identified as a boy. Simultaneously I also came out as ...

Pride and Pain in the Orthodox World

“There was a deep sense of comfort, of relief, of finally feeling like we could be ourselves.” “I was amazed ...

Queer Jewish Dating

What does it mean to be Jewish and queer? What about dating queer and Jewish? Does it make a difference? ...

Finding Joy

I was moved by a story I heard on NPR last week. Krista Tippet, host of NPR’s show “On Being,” ...

The Jewish Organization Equality Index Launches!

A new report on LGBT inclusion in the Jewish community was just released and it’s already making waves. The Jewish Organization ...