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Jan 2025 21

Keshet and NCJW Statement on Executive Orders and Harms to LGBTQ+ People

The dangerous “Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government” Executive Order signed yesterday and orders to rescind LGBTQ+ rights and diversity initiatives harm and discriminate against LGBTQ+ people — many of whom are women.

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Keshet and NCJW Statement on Executive Orders and Harms to LGBTQ+ People
Jan 2025 15

100+ U.S. Jewish Organizations Send Letter to Congress Opposing Anti-Transgender Sports Ban

On behalf of Keshet, the Union for Reform Judaism, and 100 additional Jewish organizations, the following letter was shared with members of Congress in opposition to H.R. 28/S. 9, an anti-transgender sports ban.

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100+ U.S. Jewish Organizations Send Letter to Congress Opposing Anti-Transgender Sports Ban
Dec 2024 31

The world after Oct. 7, and before Trump 2.0: The essential Jewish conversations of 2024

In a tumultuous year, JTA essayists struggled with the trauma of the Israel-Hamas war and the impact of a polarizing election.

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The world after Oct. 7, and before Trump 2.0: The essential Jewish conversations of 2024
Nov 2024 6

Keshet’s Statement on the Election

Keshet President & CEO Idit Klein issued this statement in response to the results of the 2024 Elections

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Keshet’s Statement on the Election
Oct 2024 23

Stop fomenting fear of trans people in the name of religion

Our faith communities see through this cynical and cruel political strategy dressed up in the costume of religious values.

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Stop fomenting fear of trans people in the name of religion
Oct 2024 15

Idit Klein to Leave Her Role as Keshet President & CEO

After 24 years under Klein’s leadership, Keshet is poised to strengthen Jewish communities and advance LGBTQ+ rights and belonging for LGBTQ+ Jews

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Idit Klein to Leave Her Role as Keshet President & CEO
Apr 2024 4

Celebrating a Year of Making CJP More Inclusive of LGBTQ+ Community

Join CJP in celebrating a year of LGBTQ+ inclusion progress, featuring inspiring stories of change and a commitment to fostering belonging in the Jewish community.

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Celebrating a Year of Making CJP More Inclusive of LGBTQ+ Community