LGBTQ

Israeli Orthodox leader: Judaism does not forbid same-sex couples from building a family

Rabbi Benny Lau’s new guidelines seek to reconcile a desire to welcome LGBTQ people into Jewish communities with the constraints of religious law.

By Josefin Dolsten October 12, 2020 4:48 pm

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Why is the Reform movement forcing me to choose between my interfaith relationship and rabbinical school?

Among my own people, I no longer feel secure for something that I have always been taught was to be accepted at all costs: love.

September 16, 2020 3:43 pm

from Hey Alma

Yeshiva University rejects LGBTQ club, saying it will support students in other ways

The conflict over the club started in September 2019 after the school’s College Democrats lost its recognition and then had it reinstated after organizing an LGBTQ rights rally.

September 4, 2020 12:19 pm

These 2 new streaming services are filled with Israeli and Jewish movies and shows

By Lior Zaltzman September 2, 2020 11:47 am

from Kveller

LGBTQ rights group names longtime Israel advocate as director amid movement’s growing criticism of government

By Ron Kampeas July 13, 2020 2:31 pm

Ideas

Why I (almost) miss being a Hasidic Jew

By Yitz Jordan July 8, 2020 6:04 pm

Becoming a rebbetzin: What it’s like to come out as transgender when you’re married to the rabbi

By Josefin Dolsten June 30, 2020 2:40 pm

Pride Month isn’t the focus for LGBTQ Jews this year

By Josefin Dolsten June 22, 2020 3:09 pm

Persian Jews are coming out of the closet and breaking down long-held taboos in their community

By Josefin Dolsten June 15, 2020 10:17 am

Ideas

In Austria under COVID, the Jewish community is thriving — and the gay community is struggling

By Liam Hoare April 22, 2020 12:06 pm

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LGBTQ

Israeli Orthodox leader: Judaism does not forbid same-sex couples from building a family

Why is the Reform movement forcing me to choose between my interfaith relationship and rabbinical school?

Yeshiva University rejects LGBTQ club, saying it will support students in other ways

These 2 new streaming services are filled with Israeli and Jewish movies and shows

LGBTQ rights group names longtime Israel advocate as director amid movement’s growing criticism of government

Why I (almost) miss being a Hasidic Jew

Becoming a rebbetzin: What it’s like to come out as transgender when you’re married to the rabbi

Pride Month isn’t the focus for LGBTQ Jews this year

Persian Jews are coming out of the closet and breaking down long-held taboos in their community

In Austria under COVID, the Jewish community is thriving — and the gay community is struggling

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