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Temple Shalom

After school / Supplemental Hebrew School; Synagogue or Prayer Group

Reform

templeshalom.net

[email protected]

301-587-2273

8401 Grubb Road
Chevy Chase, Maryland 20815

We have a queer nonbinary cantor, lots of queer admin and teaching staff, many queer board members and so much queer joy to share.

Those with specific questions should contact me directly!

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
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

Offers LGBTQ+ affinity spaces
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 an active GSA (gender and sexuality alliance) / QSA (queer student alliance) or other youth-led LGBTQ+ group
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

Has all-gender restroom/s and locker/changing rooms (if applicable) available
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

Has working group or task force for LGBTQ+ belonging
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

National Office - Boston

1860 Washington St.
Newton, MA 02466
Phone: 617.524.9227

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