For Trump, ‘religious liberty’ could mean curtailing freedoms
Draft of an executive order to be signed on Thursday has Jewish activists and scholars worried about exactly whose beliefs are being protected.
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Draft of an executive order to be signed on Thursday has Jewish activists and scholars worried about exactly whose beliefs are being protected.
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Susie Tanchel, head of school at Jewish Community Day School here, was honored by Keshet for her dedication to LGBTQ inclusion and her own journey as the first openly gay head of a Jewish day school.
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Temple Israel is opening space in Crosstown Concourse, embracing LGBTQ Jews, and is now Keshet certified as a safe space for LGBTQ persons.
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But how do we actually protect trans kids in our own spaces and communities? To start answering that question, I called Daniel Bahner, the National Director of Education and Training at LGBTQ advocacy organization Keshet, to ask about what steps we can take at home, in our schools, and with our peers who might not fully understand this issue–including ourselves.
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Jewish organizations are railing against the Trump administration’s removal of Obama-era protections for transgender youth.
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More than 20 Democratic Jewish members of the House of Representatives called on President Donald Trump not to sign an executive order that would exempt religious organizations from adhering to nondiscrimination protection.
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Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh here has some Hollywood magic on its side this Mother’s Day. Faith Soloway, a writer and producer on Amazon’s hit show, “Transparent,” encouraged people to give to Mayyim Hayyim for the holiday, which is of particular significance to her family.
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In response to the Trump Administration, Jewish LGBTQ education and advocacy agency Keshet has launched a campaign urging support and protection for transgender youth in the community.
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The San Francisco based Jim Joseph Foundation awarded a pair of local Jewish organizations two grants worth a combined $1.675 million for programs aimed at including more LGBTQ youth in Jewish life and diverse learners at Jewish day schools.
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The Jewish High Holiday season begins this week, so let’s take a look at some new stories that feature queer, Jewish families, including a children’s picture book and a grown-up memoir by a woman with four lesbian moms.
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Author Meryl G. Gordon recently spoke about her Keshet award-winning book ‘The Flower Girl Wore Celery’ in Boston
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Debut children’s book author Meryl G. Gordon speaks with The Whole Megillah about her picture book, The Flower Girl Wore Celery, published by Kar-Ben.
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Matt Nosanchuk recently left his role as White House Jewish Liaison. During his time in the Obama administration, he initially worked on LGBT issues in the Department of Justice before coordinating efforts to reach out to the Jewish community.
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In Daniel Bahner’s experience, the Jewish community has always been one of inclusion and acceptance. But when it comes to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community, Jewish congregations may still be taking steps toward learning how to fully embrace members of that community.
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Rabbi Becky Silverstein offers his blessings and support to trans teen at Passover.
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In the wake of Orlando, some tips for standing up for the LGBT community.
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Bathrooms accessible for transgender people are old news at Camp JRF, the Reconstructionist movement’s summer camp in South Sterling, Pa. Five years ago they posted signs on bathroom doors stating: “This bathroom may be used by any person regardless of gender identity or expression.”
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Sponsored by the Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Foundation, this year’s ROI Summit will host 150 young Jewish activists in Jerusalem to collaborate and problem- solve about issues in the global Jewish community.
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In the wake of the Orlando shooting, statements of solidarity with the LGBTQ community quickly tumbled forth. Some expressions of support came from unlikely sources such as the Orthodox Union and the Catholic Church. But what does a statement of solidarity mean in response to a crisis when it is not expressed in ordinary times?
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In wake of Orlando rampage, ramping up security and a new urgency on gun laws.
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