Gender & Sexuality
Why I’m Passionate about Transgender Justice
If you’re in Boston, please join us for Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 23rd at 2:30pm in John F Kennedy Park. After, we ...
Hitting a Creative Wall
I didn’t mind the mechitza at first. The wall—more frequently a short partition—separating men and women in ritual spaces was ...
How My Jewish Grandma Came to Embrace My Gay Marriage
We’re excited to share this story of acceptance from Kveller! If you’re the parent (or grandparent!) of an LGBT child ...
Why Jews Need Transgender Day of Remembrance
In honor of the annual observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance we are devoting space in our blog to posts about gender, such ...
Transgender Day of Remembrance and the Life of Sarah
This d’var Torah was given by Rabbi Becky Silverstein at the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center on Friday, November 14th. We ...
Abraham is From Mars, Sarah is From Venus
Sarah our Matriarch passes from the world in this week’s Torah Portion, Hayei Sarah. It is a good opportunity to ...
The Jewish Themes Behind the TV Show “Transparent”
In honor of the annual observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance we are devoting space in our blog to posts about gender. Be sure ...
Today You Are a Man
In honor of the annual observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance we are devoting space in our blog to posts about gender. Be sure ...
Eliezer: The Servant Disciple
When LGBT Jews re-encounter their tradition on their own terms, they can experience spiritual risk, iconoclasm, and reimagined faith. One ...
How To Hire a Trans Rabbi
Creating inclusive Jewish spaces is a great goal—but how do you do it? While the answer is likely different for every synagogue, ...
One Family’s Wish for a World without Gender Roles
As we prepare for Transgender Day of Remembrance be sure to check out these stories of gender in our Jewish community ...
Vote: You Owe It to Your Jewish & LGBT Communities
There’s a good chance that you’re reading this while waiting in line at your local polling place. Or, perhaps you’ve ...