HaNefesh is a radically inclusive Jewish community where every soul truly matters. From our founding in 2020 by Rabbi Heidi and Jodi Kaufman, we have been committed to creating a safe, affirming, and joyful spiritual home for the LGBTQ+ community. We are proud to center belonging, where people of all gender identities and sexual orientations are celebrated—not just welcomed. As a virtual community, we offer accessible and meaningful Jewish experiences online and occasionally in person, making it easier for people to engage wherever they are. Our services, programs, and life cycle events—including B/Bet Mitzvah, weddings, baby namings/welcomings, and funerals—are designed with inclusivity at their core. We believe everyone deserves a space to learn, grow, and make a difference in the world while staying connected to Jewish tradition. As the first community of our kind within the Reform Movement, HaNefesh is proud to be a spiritual home where LGBTQ+ individuals and families can fully be themselves and fully do Jewish.