Gender & Sexuality

Because the evolution of Judaism is affected by social conditions, it can be actively developed to be gender sensitive.

Part II: More Marriage, Divorce, Work and Education

Part I: Marriage

Recently, organized efforts have been made to confront the conflicts between homosexuality and traditional Jewish life.

Among each of the movements, admitting gay and lesbian students has been a cause of debate, concern...and learning.

A Jewish-lesbian-grandmother-feminist-activist shares her story.

If homosexuality is not chosen, then there is precedent in Jewish law for condoning it.

Non-marital sex is not ideal, but that doesn't mean Judaism has nothing to say about it.

Some classical Jewish statements about sex might surprise you.

Some Jewish thinkers condone homosexuality, despite the condemnation of homosexual sex in Jewish law.

Judaism may need new categories of sexual relationships in order to adjust to the reality of sex outside marriage.

Some traditional Jewish authorities condemn homosexuality, while advocating compassion for individual gays and lesbians.