Welcome to the Keshet blog, a place for musings on all things LGBTQ and Jewish. The blog is hosted by our friends at MyJewishLearning.com, the leading transdenominational website of Jewish information and education. Take a tour of our posts below and let us know if there’s something you’d like to see us blog about. If you are interested in contributing to the blog, let us know!
An Update From The Chicagoland Keshet Leadership Project
November 15, 2018
On November 8th, over 70 Chicagoland Jewish professionals came together for the kickoff summit of the yearlong Chicagoland Keshet Leadership …
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Tahara and Trans Identity
November 12, 2018
Tahara is sometimes done with little information except names– that of the meyt and those of our fellow team members. …
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About Last Night’s Elections
November 7, 2018
As we celebrate the affirmative vote for trans protections here in Massachusetts—the first time a question about trans rights were …
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Voting is Magic
November 5, 2018
When I was younger, voting seemed magical. My parents would take me with them when they cast their ballots. We …
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A Letter to My Younger Self Series: Jordan
October 10, 2018
Dear Younger Jordan, OK so, It’s 8:00 p.m, in the middle of the summer, at camp in the middle of …
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Sukkot, Security, and Transgender Rights
September 21, 2018
This Sukkot help us spread the word that the sukkah and the state of Massachusetts should both be safe places …
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The Kids Are Alright: Last Week’s Summertime Shabbaton
August 30, 2018
Last weekend at Keshet’s Summertime Shabbaton, 23 Jewish LGBTQ teens and teen allies had the rare experience of feeling normal. …
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Keshet’s LGBTQ & Ally Teen Summertime Shabbaton
August 21, 2018
We are only three days away from Keshet’s LGBTQ & Ally Teen Summertime Shabbaton. We pulled Keshet’s Youth Programs Associate Ami …
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“Waking Up” to help my Trans Neighbors
August 15, 2018
We have just entered the month of Elul. As we prepare for the High Holidays, this is a time for …
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Notes from the Field: Jewish Community Canvass to Protect Trans Rights in Massachusetts
August 1, 2018
This past Sunday afternoon, the Massachusetts Jewish community showed that it’s ready, willing, and able to flex its muscle in …
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