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  • A rabbi or cantor to perform a wedding?
  • A synagogue where you and your family will feel welcome?
  • A day school committed to LGBTQ equality?

Use the search features below to explore the Equality Directory.  

  • Please Note: The information in the Equality Directory is self-reported and not verified or endorsed by Keshet.
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Rabbi Amy Eilberg

Conservative

7.44 mi

Faith in Action Bay Area 4305 University Avenue, Suite 530, San Diego, CA 92105 United States

Features

  • Will participate in advocacy for LGBTQ rights (e.g., transgender civil rights).

Wedding Commitments

  • Believe that Jews of all gender identities and expressions should be embraced fully and affirm that they may fully participate in community life and achieve positions of leadership
  • Believe that Jews of all sexual orientations should be embraced fully and affirm that they may fully participate in community life and achieve positions of leadership
  • Have spoken publicly in support of LGBTQ rights
  • Will perform a commitment ceremony for a Jewish same-sex couple
  • Will perform a wedding for a Jewish same-sex couple
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Congregation Dor Hadash

Reconstructionist

10.95 mi

PO Box 12768, La Jolla, CA 92039 United States

(858) 268-3674

http://www.dorhadash.org

Categories

  • Hebrew School
  • Religious Institution
  • Synagogue

Features

  • Will participate in advocacy for LGBTQ rights (e.g., transgender civil rights).
  • We reach out to the LGBTQ community via advertising in LGBTQ publications, partnering with organizations for LGBTQ-themed events, or creating LGBTQ specific marketing materials.
  • Our anti-bullying training and/or materials address anti-LGBTQ bullying and harassment.
  • Our publications, outreach materials, website, and/or physical space include images of and information about LGBTQ issues or people.
  • We offer LGBTQ specific programming, events, or services (movie night, a Pride Seder, a support group).
  • We have parents who are out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.
  • We have students/members who are out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.
  • LGBTQ issues are incorporated into our educational programming/curricula.
  • Believe that lifecycle events of same-sex couples/families should be observed openly and inclusively (i.e., baby naming, aufruf, aliyot, funerals, yahrtzeits for both members of a couple).
  • Our staff has received training on LGBTQ inclusion.
  • We use LGBTQ-inclusive language on our membership or application materials such as “Parent 1/Parent 2” rather than “Mother/Father.”

Wedding Commitments

  • Available for personal counseling for LGBTQ individuals and families.
  • Will perform a commitment ceremony for a Jewish same-sex couple
  • Will perform a wedding for a Jewish same-sex couple
  • Will perform a wedding for a same-sex interfaith couple
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Temple Solel

Reform

22.12 mi

3575 Manchester Avenue, Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007 United States

(760) 944-1285

https://templesolel.shulcloud.com/

Categories

  • Camp
  • Hebrew School
  • Jewish Organization
  • Youth Group

Features

  • Will participate in advocacy for LGBTQ rights (e.g., transgender civil rights).
  • We have a group to support LGBTQ students or members (such as a Gay-Straight Alliance or Inclusion Committee).
  • Our publications, outreach materials, website, and/or physical space include images of and information about LGBTQ issues or people.
  • Our library has resources dealing with LGBTQ issues.
  • We have parents who are out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.
  • We have students/members who are out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.
  • Believe that lifecycle events of same-sex couples/families should be observed openly and inclusively (i.e., baby naming, aufruf, aliyot, funerals, yahrtzeits for both members of a couple).
  • We use LGBTQ-inclusive language on our membership or application materials such as “Parent 1/Parent 2” rather than “Mother/Father.”

Wedding Commitments

  • Weddings/commitment ceremonies for same-sex couples are performed in our synagogue
  • Welcomes Halakhic LGBTQ queries
  • Will perform a commitment ceremony for a Jewish same-sex couple
  • Will perform a wedding for a Jewish same-sex couple
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Congregation Emeth

Reform

47.19 mi

17835 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill, CA 95037 United States

4087788200

http://www.emeth.net

Categories

  • Synagogue

Features

  • Will participate in advocacy for LGBTQ rights (e.g., transgender civil rights).
  • Our institution has an all gender bathroom/unisex/non-gendered bathroom.
  • We have students/members who are out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.
  • Believe that lifecycle events of same-sex couples/families should be observed openly and inclusively (i.e., baby naming, aufruf, aliyot, funerals, yahrtzeits for both members of a couple).
  • We use LGBTQ-inclusive language on our membership or application materials such as “Parent 1/Parent 2” rather than “Mother/Father.”

Wedding Commitments

  • Available for personal counseling for LGBTQ individuals and families.
  • Will perform a wedding for a Jewish same-sex couple
  • Will perform a wedding for a same-sex interfaith couple
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Rabbi Shawna Brynjegard-Bialik

Reform

66.96 mi

United States

Features

  • Will participate in advocacy for LGBTQ rights (e.g., transgender civil rights).
  • Believe that lifecycle events of same-sex couples/families should be observed openly and inclusively (i.e., baby naming, aufruf, aliyot, funerals, yahrtzeits for both members of a couple).

Wedding Commitments

  • Weddings/commitment ceremonies for same-sex couples are performed in our synagogue
  • Welcomes Halakhic LGBTQ queries
  • Will perform a wedding for a Jewish same-sex couple
  • Will perform a wedding for a same-sex interfaith couple
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HaNefesh

Reform

75.61 mi

15333 Culver Dr., Irvine, CA 92604 United States

714-699-4827

http://www.hanefeshoc.org

HaNefesh is a new community without walls. (We do not have a building) All of our programming is online and will remain online even when we are able to be in person after Covid. We believe in being an affirming and welcoming and safe environment for all. As a new community, we are also growing and learning. We are open to and appreciate suggestions and comments about how it is we can be more inclusive and provide the programming and services for all.

Categories

  • Nonprofit
  • Synagogue

Features

  • Will participate in advocacy for LGBTQ rights (e.g., transgender civil rights).
  • Our anti-bullying training and/or materials address anti-LGBTQ bullying and harassment.
  • We have a written non-discrimination policy that includes gender identity and/or expression.
  • Our publications, outreach materials, website, and/or physical space include images of and information about LGBTQ issues or people.
  • We have staff, leaders, or board members who are out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer.
  • We have parents who are out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.
  • We have students/members who are out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.
  • We have a written non-discrimination policy that includes sexual orientation.
  • LGBTQ issues are incorporated into our educational programming/curricula.
  • Believe that lifecycle events of same-sex couples/families should be observed openly and inclusively (i.e., baby naming, aufruf, aliyot, funerals, yahrtzeits for both members of a couple).
  • Our staff has received training on LGBTQ inclusion.
  • We use LGBTQ-inclusive language on our membership or application materials such as “Parent 1/Parent 2” rather than “Mother/Father.”

Wedding Commitments

  • Welcomes Halakhic LGBTQ queries
  • Will perform a commitment ceremony for a Jewish same-sex couple
  • Will perform a commitment ceremony for a same-sex interfaith couple
  • Will perform a wedding for a Jewish same-sex couple
  • Will perform a wedding for a same-sex interfaith couple
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Rabbi Peter Levi

Reform

76.35 mi

United States

9494165046

Categories

  • Rabbi

Features

  • Will participate in advocacy for LGBTQ rights (e.g., transgender civil rights).
  • Believe that lifecycle events of same-sex couples/families should be observed openly and inclusively (i.e., baby naming, aufruf, aliyot, funerals, yahrtzeits for both members of a couple).

Wedding Commitments

  • Believe that Jews of all gender identities and expressions should be embraced fully and affirm that they may fully participate in community life and achieve positions of leadership
  • Believe that Jews of all sexual orientations should be embraced fully and affirm that they may fully participate in community life and achieve positions of leadership
  • Have spoken publicly in support of LGBTQ rights
  • Might perform a commitment ceremony for a same-sex interfaith couple - please contact to discuss
  • Might perform a wedding for a same-sex interfaith couple - please contact to discuss
  • Will perform a commitment ceremony for a Jewish same-sex couple
  • Will perform a wedding for a Jewish same-sex couple
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University Synagogue

Reconstructionist

77.11 mi

3400 Michelson Drive, Irvine, CA 92612 United States

(949) 553-3535

https://universitysynagogue.org/

Categories

  • Jewish Organization
  • Religious Institution
  • Synagogue

Features

  • Will participate in advocacy for LGBTQ rights (e.g., transgender civil rights).
  • We reach out to the LGBTQ community via advertising in LGBTQ publications, partnering with organizations for LGBTQ-themed events, or creating LGBTQ specific marketing materials.
  • Our anti-bullying training and/or materials address anti-LGBTQ bullying and harassment.
  • We have a group to support LGBTQ students or members (such as a Gay-Straight Alliance or Inclusion Committee).
  • Our publications, outreach materials, website, and/or physical space include images of and information about LGBTQ issues or people.
  • Our library has resources dealing with LGBTQ issues.
  • We offer LGBTQ specific programming, events, or services (movie night, a Pride Seder, a support group).
  • We have staff, leaders, or board members who are out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer.
  • We have parents who are out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.
  • We have students/members who are out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer.
  • LGBTQ issues are incorporated into our educational programming/curricula.
  • Believe that lifecycle events of same-sex couples/families should be observed openly and inclusively (i.e., baby naming, aufruf, aliyot, funerals, yahrtzeits for both members of a couple).
  • For overnight programming sponsored by our organization, we provide flexible housing for transgender/gender non-conforming participants.

Wedding Commitments

  • Available for personal counseling for LGBTQ individuals and families.
  • Weddings/commitment ceremonies for same-sex couples are performed in our synagogue
  • Welcomes Halakhic LGBTQ queries
  • Will perform a commitment ceremony for a Jewish same-sex couple
  • Will perform a commitment ceremony for a same-sex interfaith couple
  • Will perform a wedding for a Jewish same-sex couple
  • Will perform a wedding for a same-sex interfaith couple
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Or Hamidbar

Non-Denominational

82.45 mi

301 North Palm Canyon Drive, suite 103114, Palm Springs, CA 92262 United States

https://orhamidbar.org/

Categories

  • Jewish Organization
  • Synagogue

Features

  • Will participate in advocacy for LGBTQ rights (e.g., transgender civil rights).
  • Believe that lifecycle events of same-sex couples/families should be observed openly and inclusively (i.e., baby naming, aufruf, aliyot, funerals, yahrtzeits for both members of a couple).

Wedding Commitments

  • Might perform a wedding for a same-sex interfaith couple - please contact to discuss
  • Will perform a wedding for a Jewish same-sex couple
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Temple Sinai of Palm Desert

Reform

83.17 mi

73251 Hovley Lane West, Palm Desert, CA 92260 United States

7605689699

http://www.templesinaipd.org

Our congregation has an openly gay rabbi, manager, in addition to many openly GLBT+ congregants. You will be completely yourself in our congregation. In addition to special outreach to our community, GLBT congregants participate in every aspect of what we do. If you have been hurt Jewishly in the past, our rabbi and congregation will be a place for you to find repair, healing, and belonging.

Categories

  • Jewish Organization
  • Synagogue
  • Youth Group

Features

  • We reach out to the LGBTQ community via advertising in LGBTQ publications, partnering with organizations for LGBTQ-themed events, or creating LGBTQ specific marketing materials.
  • We offer LGBTQ specific programming, events, or services (movie night, a Pride Seder, a support group).
  • We have staff, leaders, or board members who are out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer.
  • Believe that lifecycle events of same-sex couples/families should be observed openly and inclusively (i.e., baby naming, aufruf, aliyot, funerals, yahrtzeits for both members of a couple).
  • Our staff has received training on LGBTQ inclusion.
  • We use LGBTQ-inclusive language on our membership or application materials such as “Parent 1/Parent 2” rather than “Mother/Father.”

Wedding Commitments

  • Available for personal counseling for LGBTQ individuals and families.
  • Welcomes Halakhic LGBTQ queries
  • Will perform a commitment ceremony for a Jewish same-sex couple
  • Will perform a commitment ceremony for a same-sex interfaith couple
  • Will perform a wedding for a Jewish same-sex couple
  • Will perform a wedding for a same-sex interfaith couple
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