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Feb 2013 19

Children’s Book About Being Jewish In A Gay Family

Although Nate wants to be an alien for Purim, all the other boys are dressing up as superheroes. He asks his two dads for input and learns that it’s OK to be yourself, and that it may seem lonely at times to follow your own instincts, but doing so can also give you strength.

View the original at cjnews.com
Children’s Book About Being Jewish In A Gay Family
Feb 2013 15

Life Lessons of The Purim Superhero

The Purim Superhero follows Nate, who is worried about being different from his classmates. They all plan to wear superhero costumes to their synagogue’s Purim celebration, but Nate would rather dress as an alien. Seeking advice from his two dads, Nate decides what to do.

View the original at Interfaith Family
Life Lessons of The Purim Superhero
Feb 2013 13

9th Grade Social Action Class at Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield is Raising Awareness About Bullying

The 9th grade social action class at Temple Ner Tamid, in Bloomfield NJ, is raising awareness regarding bullying in our society.

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9th Grade Social Action Class at Temple Ner Tamid in Bloomfield is Raising Awareness About Bullying
Feb 2013 13

U.S: New LGBT Jewish children’s book launched

The first ever LGBT inclusive children’s book aimed at Jewish people is being released, Minneapolis-based publisher Kar-Ben Publishing has announced.

View the original at PinkNews
U.S: New LGBT Jewish children’s book launched
Feb 2013 12

The Purim Superhero!

Yesterday we hosted Elisabeth Kushner, a Vancouver, BC librarian and author who recently published her first picture book, The Purim Superhero.

View the original at OWS Library Learning Commons
The Purim Superhero!
Feb 2013 11

First LGBT Jewish Children’s Book Published

‘The Purim Superhero’ is story of young boy whose dilemma over which Purim costume to pick is solved with help of his 2 dads.

View the original at The Jerusalem Post
First LGBT Jewish Children’s Book Published
Feb 2013 5

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a gay, Jewish ‘Superhero’

New children’s book mixes an inclusive message with holiday inspiration.

View the original at The Times of Israel
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a gay, Jewish ‘Superhero’
Feb 2013 3

Gay Jews: Talk to Us

When you talk to gay Jews (instead of about us), you’ll learn that many of us seek to participate meaningfully in the Jewish communities, culture, and religion that is so central to our lives.

View the original at The Jewish Press
Gay Jews: Talk to Us
Feb 2013 2

Superhero Books: From the Extraordinary to the Everyday

The concept of a superhero—someone who has special powers to fight evil and protect humanity from dange to most all children and to most all adults. Following is a handy guide to all the classic superheroes and a few new ones.

View the original at The Children's Book Review
Superhero Books: From the Extraordinary to the Everyday
Feb 2013 2

Boston Goes Gay For Valentine’s Day

In Boston, the Prudential building might not shine red, purple and pink, but love is still in the air with events around the city for LGBT singles and couples alike to celebrate the Hallmark holiday of love.

View the original at Edge Media Network
Boston Goes Gay For Valentine’s Day
Jan 2013 31

LGBT Jews Excited About Kids’ Purim Book With Two Dads

In honor of the upcoming Jewish holiday of Purim, gay news site Queerty is encouraging LGBT Jews to buy a new book featuring a Jewish boy with two fathers, the first of its kind to bring Judaism, children, and homosexuality together.

View the original at The Jewish Press
LGBT Jews Excited About Kids’ Purim Book With Two Dads
Jan 2013 30

“The Purim Superhero” Brings LGBT Families To Jewish Children’s Books

Earlier in the week we told you about the Rainbow List—the American Library Association’s roundup of top LGBT titles for kids. Well, next year they may want to add The Purim Superhero, billed as the first LGBT-inclusive Jewish children’s book written in English.

View the original at Queerty
“The Purim Superhero” Brings LGBT Families To Jewish Children’s Books
Jan 2013 24

YCT Grad Hosts Keshet Toeivah Training at His Shul

A Denver, CO MO Rabbi, YCT grad, has hosted a ‘Keshet’ toeivah training institute at his Orthodox Shul.

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YCT Grad Hosts Keshet Toeivah Training at His Shul
Jan 2013 17

[Canada] – First LGBT Inclusive Jewish Children’s Book (in English)

Thank you to the super-gay activist Michael Barnett for telling Gay Dads Australia about this new book, "The Purim Superhero".

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[Canada] – First LGBT Inclusive Jewish Children’s Book (in English)
Jan 2013 16

We Proudly Present: The Purim Superhero

As you may have guessed, we’re huge fans of Jewish children’s books, which is why we were very excited to co-sponsor the launch of The Purim Superhero, the first LGBT- inclusive Jewish children’s book inEnglish!

View the original at Kveller.com
We Proudly Present: The Purim Superhero
Jan 2013 15

THE PURIM SUPERHERO

People forget that Superman is an alien. This book is a reminder that that’s the source of his strength.

View the original at Kirkus Reviews
THE PURIM SUPERHERO
Jan 2013 1

Seven Great Children’s Books With Same-Sex Parents

These terrific books depict same-sex parents, without making them the stars of the story.

View the original at Parents
Seven Great Children’s Books With Same-Sex Parents
Dec 2012 6

The New “I” Word

The new “I” word: integration.

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The New “I” Word
Dec 2012 4

Samuel Bronfman Foundation Announces Second Stage Fund Grant Recipients

In April, The Samuel Bronfman Foundation (SBF) invited post start-up organizations to apply to a new Second Stage Fund. This fund was created to provide general operating support to organizations at critical junctures in their growth trajectories as they move into their second stage of development.

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Samuel Bronfman Foundation Announces Second Stage Fund Grant Recipients
Nov 2012 29

Is ‘Gay Cure’ Suit a Watershed Moment?

An unprecedented lawsuit against a Jewish non-profit whose programs aim to “convert” gay men could become a “watershed moment” in history, says the head of a national advocacy group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered Jews.

View the original at Forward
Is ‘Gay Cure’ Suit a Watershed Moment?