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Congregation Emeth
Synagogue or Prayer Group
Reform
(408) 778-8200
17835 Monterey Road
Morgan Hill, California 95037

About

At Congregation Emeth in Morgan Hill, CA, we are a warm, inclusive, and inviting community that welcomes all members of the Jewish community, including our LGBTQ+ family, friends, and allies. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating a welcoming environment for everyone, reflecting our core Jewish values of respect and love for all. Our Commitment to LGBTQ+ Inclusion: - Active participation in local Pride events, demonstrating our solidarity and support. - Hosting an annual Pride Shabbat to honor and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. - Emphasizing inclusivity at all of our holidays and celebrations. - Open and affirming clergy, leadership, and congregation. LGBTQ Celebrations and Activities at Congregation Emeth - Pride Shabbat: A joyful celebration embracing diversity and unity, where all are welcome. - Community Pride Participation: Join us as we march in local Pride events, Morgan Hill Pride flag raising, and show our support and love for all. - Inclusive Holiday Celebrations: Every holiday at Congregation Emeth is an opportunity to affirm our commitment to equality and welcome all. At Congregation Emeth, we believe that everyone deserves a place to worship, celebrate, and belong. Join us in creating a community that is truly open to all.

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Listing Details

Organizational Policies

  • 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

  • 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
  • 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

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
  • Leadership and staff/volunteers have been trained on LGBTQ+ belonging within the past five years