American Jewish University

Information

College / University / Academic Institution; Mikvah; Summer Camp - Day Camp

All Affiliations Served

aju.edu

[email protected]

(310) 440-1248

Ziegler Campus, 350 S. Beverly Drive Suite 200
Beverly Hills, California 90212

We are an organization that values and celebrates all Jews, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.

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
Strategic priority of LGBTQ+ engagement

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

Offers and frequently uses gender-expansive ritual language
Mikveh can be accessed for LGBTQ+ life cycle events
Our mikveh has a gender-neutral area
Mikveh users can bring their own guides/witnesses or specify a desire for a trans/nonbinary mikveh guide
Requirements for ritual wear are trans- and nonbinary inclusive

Works with gender-expansive individuals on a case-by-case basis to assign bunking or accommodation that affirms their gender
Has all-gender bunking or overnight accommodation available

LGBTQ+ people are represented in our senior leadership
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

National Office - Boston

1860 Washington St.
Newton, MA 02466
Phone: 617.524.9227

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