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With a broken heart

I write with a broken heart as I watch the news and talk with my family, friends, and colleagues in Israel. I know that many of you have loved ones in Israel, too, and I wanted to reach out to you with concern and love in this deeply sad, traumatic,…

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Remembering Milly with Love

Last week, the world lost a magnificent light: Milly Guberman Kravetz, whom I was privileged to call a dear friend. Milly died on September 27th at age 101 surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren at home, in her bed, and peacefully, all just as she wanted. I am so deeply…

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Meet our Honorees

Knowing that you are reading this right now, hoping to build a better future for the LGBTQ+ community, means a lot to me and feels particularly relevant now. As Marge Piercy writes in her “Head of Year” poem: It is not too late. It is earlyand about to grow. Nowis…

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Hold Fiercely to Hope

The week between Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur always feels like a transcendent time for me: the final days for reflection, accountability, and healing, and the first days of a new year. These days offer a sense that anything is possible; an openness to radical hope.  Queer Jews know well the power…

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Resources for Back to School Season

Over the last month, students and teachers have started the new school year – an exciting and challenging time for anyone, but especially for many LGBTQ+ students and staff. For some, school is a safe haven where they can access powerful support and care from peers and adult role models;…

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High Holiday Resources are Here!

“When I experience the fallibility of humanity God will gather up all of my broken pieces”  – Psalm 27, translation by Brielle Paige Rassler Since the beginning of Elul, I’ve been reading Psalm 27 every day. Recently, the above translation of this psalm caught my attention. What does it mean…

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Back to School Resources and More!

The Jewish new year is almost upon us and it’s officially back-to-school season! While some students are excited to return to class, this can also be a time of anxiety and even fear for many LGBTQ+ students. Teachers and school staff have a huge impact on the lives of LGBTQ+ students, and can make…

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Celebrating LGBTQ+ Jews of Color

Last month, I excitedly shared with someone that I had landed my dream job as Keshet’s JOC (Jews of Color) Program Manager and gushed about how thrilled I was to be able to offer events, programs, and resources to LGBTQ+ Jews of Color. In response to my excitement, they asked:…

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