Temple Ahavat Shalom

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ahavatshalom.org

[email protected]

727-365-6344

1575 Curlew Road
Palm Harbor, Florida 34683

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We are a Keshet Safe Zone religious community whose values are inclusive and welcoming. Many individuals attend our congregation because of our commitment to equality in all areas of synagogue life.

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Organizational Policies

Benefits such as health insurance, parental leave, etc. are gender-neutral and LGBTQ+ inclusive
Has written anti-bullying policies that specifically address identity-based bullying
Has written nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policy that mentions gender identity and expression
Participation in gender-specific programs is based on gender identity
Has written nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policy that mentions sexual orientation
All registration forms have been updated for LGBTQ+ belonging (i.e. adult 1 / 2 , parents or guardians, expansive gender options, pronouns, etc)
Strategic priority of LGBTQ+ engagement

Programming

Offers LGBTQ+ affinity spaces
Engages with LGBTQ+ civil rights in a way that is consistent with our engagement with civil rights for any core constituency
Curriculum and educational materials reflect LGBTQ+ people and identities
Has regular programming on LGBTQ+ themes
Observes LGBTQ+ days of significance (such as Pride, National Coming Out Day, Transgender Day of Visibility, etc)
Speakers/presenters/scholars in residence include LGBTQ+ people

Ritual

Offers and frequently uses gender-expansive ritual language
Celebrates LGBTQ+ life cycle events
Requirements for ritual wear are trans- and nonbinary inclusive

Spaces

Has all-gender restroom/s and locker/changing rooms (if applicable) available

Staff & Leadership

Has working group or task force for LGBTQ+ belonging
LGBTQ+ people are represented in our senior leadership
LGBTQ+ people are represented on our board
Incoming staff and public-facing volunteers receive LGBTQ+ awareness training as part of orientation
Leadership and staff/volunteers have been trained on LGBTQ+ belonging within the past five years

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1860 Washington St.
Newton, MA 02466
Phone: 617.524.9227

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