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Temple Beth Abraham
After school / Supplemental Hebrew School; Synagogue or Prayer Group
Conservative;Pluralistic
(603) 883-8184
4 Raymond Street
Nashua, New Hampshire 3064

About

Beth Abraham is for many people a second home, as a Jewish community centered in a small city where most of us are from elsewhere. Everyone who comes through our doors for an individual conversation, a study group, prayers services, a meal, or any other reason adds strength and joy to our group. Over the past two decades, Beth Abraham's professional and volunteer leadership has been working on making sure that we live up to our inclusive and welcoming intentions. Our name itself is the House of Avraham and Sarah, our founding ancestors, who stood at the door and brought people in first with no questions asked. Our path within the Conservative movement over the past twenty years around LGBTQ+ matters began when parents began to speak up about the experiences of their gay and lesbian children. It continued with our embrace of marriage equality within halacha (Jewish law) and attention to detail around many things from membership forms to how we call people to the Torah. For several years we have been celebrating Pride Month, and joining with other religious groups in our city's Pride Parade and Festival. Our Tzedek (Justice) group members are active in speaking up for Trans rights in the name of Judaism. Overall we strive to be a welcoming, learning and caring community for all our members and anyone who wishes to be part of a Jewish community.

Listing Details

Organizational Policies

  • Benefits such as health insurance, parental leave, etc. are gender-neutral and LGBTQ+ inclusive
  • 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
  • Has regular programming on LGBTQ+ themes
  • 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
  • Leadership and staff/volunteers have been trained on LGBTQ+ belonging within the past five years