Gorovitz wins award from LGBT group

Keshet, a national organization working for LGBT equality and inclusion in all areas of Jewish life, has announced it will give Jennifer Gorovitz one of its two inaugural Landres Courage for Dignity Awards.

LGBT Inclusion, Ex-Orthodox Support Organizations Win Bikkurim’s First Grants

Bikkurim, a New York-based organization that has helped launch 29 Jewish start-ups since 2000, this week announced the awarding of its first pair of grants -- $100,000 each to Keshet and Footsteps.

Program to support Jewish ‘post-startups’

A New York-based program focused on incubating startup Jewish organizations is expanding to assist some “post-startups.”

Jewish Group to Talk Marriage Equality

The second installment of a “conversation about same-sex marriage” to be presented by the Keshet and Family Connection (keshetonline.org) will take place on May 4 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Kol Shalom Synagogue, 9110 Darnestown Rd., Rockville, MD 20850.

Moses Has Two Mommies

Tonight is the first night of Passover, when Jews around the world gather to celebrate freedom from slavery in Egypt, under the leadership of a man who had two mommies.

2014’s Top 7 Seder Supplements and Themed Haggadot

I thought for one foolish moment that 5774 offered a shallow harvest for Pesach supplements. But I was totally wrong and many thought-provoking, educational, and even downright moving contributions to Passover religious life. Here Jewschool collected this year’s notables and even further below are more fascinating options from previous years.

LGBTQ Youth Have No Derech To Stray From

This weekend I had the amazing opportunity to represent (JQY) Jewish Queer You that Keshet's Shabbaton for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer) teenagers.

PJ Library draws heat for policy on book with two dads

A children’s book about a boy with two fathers is at the center of a controversy involving PJ Library, particularly in the Bay Area, where the book is in high demand.

VIDEO: David Comes Out To His Family Over Shabbat Dinner

Keshet, an organization that campaigns for greater inclusivity and visibility of LGBT Jews in Jewish life, just released a short fictional film about a teenager coming out to his family over Shabbat dinner.

Toward a Queerer, Jewier Tomorrow

Expanding the Concept, and Reality, of Jewish Communities

Nate couldn't decide what he wanted to be for Purim -- follow his heart and dress as an alien, or succumb to peer pressure and wear a superhero costume? It's a tough decision for a little boy, but he got some help from his two dads.

Children’s Books: Where Are the Black and Latino Characters?

About a year ago, many of my friends, along with a certain segment of the Jewish world, were excited about the publication of a new children’s book, an event that is usually so routine it rarely elicits notice, let alone comment. This book, however, different: The Purim Superhero features a brother and sister who live with their two dads.

Parents: Read ‘The Purim Superhero’ To Your Children

The decision to embrace, through kids' books, the richness and diversity of Jewish life is a gift.

Battle of the Book: The Opt-In Edition

I just heard about PJ Library's decision to make The Purim Superhero an "opt-in" book for families as opposed to sending it to all subscribers because the book features a family with two dads. What do you think about this decision?

Sarah Silverman Lends Her Voice to LGBT Jewish Organization

The comedienne will record a personalized voice mail for one winner.

Silverman walks the walk

New Hampshire-bred actress-comedian Sarah Silverman, who was out in New York over the weekend walking hand-in-hand with actor Michael Sheen, has donated her services to Keshet, a local nonprofit that advo­ cates for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Jews.

Sarah Silverman Donates Her Voice to Gay Jewish Organization

Attention all Bostonians looking for a good, old-fashioned, R-rated outgoing voicemail message: Sarah Silverman and Keshet, an organization that advocates for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Jews, might be able to help.

Sarah Silverman Wants To Record Your Voicemail Message

The offer – part of Boston-based Jewish LGBT group Keshet’s “Cabaret” gala fundraising auction – is simple: Make with the big bucks and the esteemed Ms. Silverman will record your outgoing voicemail message.

A Not-So-Super Hero?

A few weeks ago the PJ Library shared its reasoning for not offering the wonderful book, “The Purim Superhero,” through its regular distribution. Citing concerns about parental objections to the message, they hid heteronormative bias as justified censorship in the name of pacifying a diverse readership.

Four Questions with Jennifer Levi, Transgender Rights Activist and Keshet Cabaret Honoree

I asked Jennifer about the progress made in transgender rights during her time in the field.