Judaism and Sexuality

Jewish children born from forbidden sexual relations pose ethical and communal challenges.

An insider's view of the 2006 CJLS gay vote.

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

Jewish law forbids a number of sexual relationships beyond incest and adultery.

In Judaism, adultery is considered one of the most grievous sins.

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.