Gender & Sexuality
A Bat Mitzvah Gives Voice to a Woman in Science
While the model is generally that students learn from teachers, yesterday I was reminded that teachers learn from students as ...
In Honor of Father’s Day: Stories From & About Fathers
In honor of Father’s Day we’re sharing three of our favorite stories about and from Jewish fathers.A Story of Fatherhood: ...
The Growth and Development of an Independent, Observant Minyan
Kol Sasson Congregation was founded in Skokie, Illinois in 2003 as a Shira Hadasha-style minyan. At first, we met on ...
The Road to Pride: Supporting My Transgender Daughter
My newly turned 12-year-old child walks into the room trembling and crying.This is going to be huge. I wondered if ...
The Transgender Journey: How I Maneuvered Through it with Facebook
My heart began pounding.Faster and faster and faster.“How can this be happening?” I asked myself, tears about to pour over ...
Supporting My Gay Son
This morning The Torch, a project of JOFA, the Jewish Orthodox Feminist Alliance, shared the heartwarming story of a family adjusting to ...
Living “Out” Within the Orthodox Community
I grew up 100 percent Camp Ramah and United Synagogue Youth (both Conservative movement institutions), but after marrying a Modern ...
Amanda Simpson: The First Transgender Individual to Hold An Executive Position
This June Keshet is so very excited to be partnering with the Jewish Women’s Archive to celebrate Pride. Each week ...
It’s Wedding Season!
As May rolls along, one thing is very clear: wedding season is here.With so many positive steps towards marriage equality ...
How Will Your Jewish Organization Celebrate Pride Month?
June is Pride Month, and it’s one of the best opportunities of the year for visibly demonstrating your institution’s commitment ...
Uniforms, Unity, Dress Codes, and Discord: The Context of the Debate
My daughter is thrilled to start wearing a uniform next year, and frankly, I share her enthusiasm. At her Bais ...
An Open Letter to Mom, From Her Gay Son
In honor of Mother’s Day, I wanted to write a letter to my mom thanking her for the actions she ...