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By Theia Chatelle JERUSALEM — The Pride march in Israel’s capital city changed its traditional route on Thursday to end near the Knesset, in a show of force ahead of elections that could have major implications for the status of … Read More
By Sophia Goldberg Guest Columnist I have experienced a phenomenon over the last three years where, quite suddenly, I’ve had to come out as Jewish. I’d experienced the ongoing process of coming out as queer for half my life, but “Jewish” was never something … Read More
By Rabbi David Ariel-Joel The Temple commemorates national LGBTQ+ Pride month with many events, including our special 10th Annual Pride Shabbat on Friday evening, June 13 and Shabbat morning on June 14. Pride Shabbat at The Temple represents the first-ever … Read More
Of all the senseless tragedies in recent days, the death of Laura Ann Carleton stands out. Lauri Carleton was murdered Aug. 18, 2023 by a lone gunman who confronted her about the LBGTQ+ flag she displayed in front of her … Read More
By Ron Kampeas WASHINGTON (JTA) — For months earlier this year, mainstream American Jewish groups waffled on how much to weigh in on Israel’s internal political debates, something many had studiously avoided in the past. But that felt like a … Read More
By Rabbi Tamara Cohen (JTA) — These past few weeks, many parents in my circle have been counting pairs of socks, labeling them with their kids’ names and packing duffle bags as they prepare to send their kids to summer … Read More
By Andrew Lapin (JTA) – Pride Month can be a busy time for Abby Stein, the trans Jewish author and activist. But she recently turned down an invitation to serve as a scholar in residence during a Pride Shabbat. That’s … Read More
We at the Jewish Community Relations Council, as part of the Jewish Federation of Louisville, express our profound disappointment and sadness over the passage of SB 150, the most far-reaching anti-Trans law in our nation. That our legislature would interfere … Read More
By Andrew Lapin (JTA) — Rabbi Sharon Brous began a sermon at her Los Angeles synagogue last month with a content warning. “I have to say some things today that I know will upset some of you,” she began. That same … Read More
By Lee Chottiner Community Editor Jews of different sexual orientations and gender identities have existed, some say, since the days of the Bible. Now, a high school level course is teaching Jewish teens who those people were – and are. … Read More