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LGBTQ Interpretations of Jewish Texts
Ancient and modern readings of the Bible and Talmud suggest that several personalities may have defied gender and sexuality norms.
The Eight Genders in the Talmud
Judaism has recognized nonbinary persons for millennia.
Orthodox Judaism and LGBTQ Issues
Efforts to make the community more compassionate have stopped short of sanctioning gay relationships.
Judaism and LGBTQ Issues: An Overview
Attitudes have shifted dramatically in recent decades, with sharp differences between the Orthodox and liberal movements.
Adapting the Sheva Brachot for Same-Sex Marriages
Tweaking the traditional rituals and blessings for LGBT wedding ceremonies.
Female Homosexuality in Judaism
The Torah does not address lesbianism, but later rabbinic commentators frowned upon it.