High Holidays 5787: Surviving. Persisting. Still here.

Blessed are You Eternal Spirit who has given us life, sustained us, and allowed us to arrive in this moment. The Shehechiyanu blessing expresses the wonder of having reached this moment—one we’ve been at many times before, but to which we arrive this year anew. This year, as LGBTQ+ and ally Jews, we recite it to celebrate the miracle and the power of our existence. Shehechiyanu. We are surviving. We are persisting. We are still here.

As we usher in 5787 together, we hope you find inspiration in our High Holiday resources, act to build a better world through our Tzedek Tzedek Tir’Vote voter mobilization campaign, and donate to Keshet to enable the critical work ahead.

Celebrate with Queer Jewish Joy

Explore Keshet wisdom, rituals and tools for belonging.

Explore resources >

Tzedek Tzedek Tir’VOTE

Get out the vote this election season with Keshet!

Join the Campaign Today! >

Give

Support Keshet to build Jewish communities in which all LGBTQ+ Jews and our families feel at home.

Make a donation >

Blessings & Rituals

Messages and Blessings of Support for Trans Youth

For our trans, nonbinary, and intersex youth: You belong in the Jewish community. Hear directly from rabbis across the country who support you.

Cultivate a Culture of Belonging: Guidance for Synagogue Greeters

Make sure you give a great first impression at your congregation this High Holiday season!

Simanim / Ye’i Rasones for Rosh Hashanah

Go beyond apples and honey with traditional and new foods for participatory magic! Created by Binya Koatz and daph ben david with Keshet.

The Hopefulness of Mourning LGBTQ Losses

Rabbi Elliot Kukla shares a ritual to mark LGBTQ losses.

Reluctant Prophets: Reading the Book of Jonah as a Queer Jew of Color

Being a queer Jew of Color can often feel like being asked to become a prophet — check out Saffron Mala Kaplan's insightful d'var torah!

Ushpizin/ata, Our LGBTQ+ Jewish Ancestors

Invite Ushpizin/ata, our LGBTQ+ Jewish ancestors, into your Pride celebrations.

Seven Values—Seven Voices

Ground yourself in Keshet's Seven Jewish Values for LGBTQ+ Belonging this season as interpreted by Keshet youth leaders.

High Holidays Soundscape

Check out this powerful soundscape that overlays shofar sounds and a Pride march!

Tying Tzitzit: A New LGBTQ+ Jewish Ritual for 5787

Learn how to tie your very own tzitzit and make this ancient Jewish ritual meaningful to you.

Resources for Repair

5 Jewish Actions for LGBTQ+ Equality

In this time of renewal and change, let's take action together for LGBTQ+ equality!

Tochecha and Teshuva: Loving Feedback for Cisgender Allies

Please read this trans Tochecha (loving rebuke or feedback) for beloved cisgender allies and Jewish community, from Rabbi Eliana Kayelle.

Keshet Conversations: High Holiday Safety for LGBTQ+ Jews of Color with Joshua Maxey

Joshua Maxey talks to Keshet about safety and security as an LGBTQ+ Jew of Color.

10 Things You Can Do NOW For Trans Allyship

Allies have a powerful role to play: listening deeply, speaking out, challenging injustice, and leveraging our platforms, relationships, and communities to build a world where trans people can thrive.

Invite the Whole Person: Representation vs Tokenism

Are you thinking about inviting someone who holds a historically marginalized identity to speak at your organization’s next event? Read our guide on the difference between tokenism and representation!

Towards a Trans-Inclusive Feminism in Our Jewish Communities

True feminist liberation requires dismantling all systems of oppression, including those that police gender identity and expression.