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Congregation Anshei Israel
After school / Supplemental Hebrew School; Chevra Kadisha / Burial Society; Elder Services; Synagogue or Prayer Group; Young Adult Organization; Youth Group
Conservative
5207455550
5550 E. Fifth Street
Tucson, Arizona 85711

About

At Congregation Anshei Israel, we care deeply about people. We believe that details matter, and we work intentionally to create a community where everyone can feel comfortable, respected, and truly at home. We celebrate love in all its forms and support people in living meaningful Jewish lives, wherever they are on the LGBTQ+ spectrum. Our goal is not simply to welcome, but to ensure that LGBTQ+ individuals and families are fully included in every part of synagogue life. Simply put: come be Jewish with us. Bring your whole self. We are confident we will love you, and we hope you’ll come to love this community too.

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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Requirements for ritual wear are trans- and nonbinary inclusive

Spaces

  • 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

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
  • Incoming staff and public-facing volunteers receive LGBTQ+ awareness training as part of orientation