Inclusion

The Problem with Being an Ally

Being an ally is important and hard work—it requires dedication, mindfulness, and courage. Allies are absolutely crucial to Keshet and ...

“Only” Christmas Here? Bah Humbug, Billboard!

While recently driving through one of those long rural stretches that blur the lines between Midwest and South, I saw ...

What Happens When Pride Month Ends?

I’m still reeling from yesterday’s amazing news. And I’m so incredibly proud and inspired to see so many LGBTQ Jews ...

Transmission of Torah: For Jews Only?

According to the National Jewish Population Survey, there are approximately 1.5 million non-Jews helping to raise Jewish families in the ...

Inclusion is a Jewish Imperative

Why do you try to be so inclusive? It’s OBVIOUS that you are liberal because you care about these marginalized ...

Tachlis of Inclusion: Congregation Beth Shalom of Seattle

Creating inclusive Jewish spaces is a great goal — but how do you do it? While the answer is likely ...

Keeping Safe Spaces Safe

“If it doesn’t bring more love into the world, it probably isn’t religion.” The date was October 13, 2010, and ...

The Ongoing Legacy of Heather and her Mommies

A girl, her two moms, and the woman who created this now famous bookWhen Heather Has Two Mommies, a children’s ...

Living Inclusion: Why our Orthodox Synagogue Hosted an LGBT Training Institute

Judaism is the great religion of welcome. The root of our faith is modeled on the actions of our forefathers ...

Make Your Community All-Gender Inclusive

We hear from trans-activists (including on this blog – see yesterday’s interview with Nick Teich) that one impediment to transgender ...