East End Temple is open, warm and welcoming of all people. We are intentional about inclusivity in our communications, ritual practices and programming.
Listing Details
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)
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
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
Dress codes are gender-neutral
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
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