Gender & Sexuality

Gender & Sexuality

Judaism and LGBTQ Issues: An Overview

Attitudes have shifted dramatically in recent decades, with sharp differences between the Orthodox and liberal movements.

Women & Feminism

Jewish Gender and Feminism 101

Debates about the role of women in Jewish life.

Hair Coverings for Married Women

Why some Orthodox women cover their hair, whether with wigs, hats or scarves.

Sex and Sexuality 101

Judaism has an overwhelmingly positive attitude toward sex.

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.

Adapting the Sheva Brachot for Same-Sex Marriages

Tweaking the traditional rituals and blessings for LGBT wedding ceremonies.

Sex & Sexuality Quiz

How much do you know about Jewish perspectives on sex?

Making Sex Holy

Jewish tradition embraces love and sex as part of the human drive for holiness.

Overview: Women in Traditional Jewish Sources

What the Bible, Talmud and other classic texts say about women and their roles.

Jewish Feminist Thought

Jewish feminist thought seeks to create theological narratives that merge Judaism with feminist values.

Jews and Premarital Sex

The Torah doesn't explicitly outlaw sex before marriage, but it doesn't approve of it either.

Ask the Expert: Is Sex Permitted on Shabbat?

Sex isn't only permitted on Shabbat — it's encouraged.

LGBTQ Jewish History Quiz

How much do you know about LGBTQ Jewish history?