Purim Reminds Us Rights Shouldn’t Be Tied to the Whims of Rulers A D’var Torah for Purim by Rabbi Micah Buck-Yael
Purim as a Jewish ‘National Coming Out Day’ The story of Purim has come to embody the potential of the Jewish canon to uplift and embrace LGBT identities — and many communities are celebrating it as such.
Prayer for Jewish Parents as They Name, Welcome, and Make First Decisions About Gender for Their Child A prayer for families who are about to have a baby, or who have just given birth.
Keshet Video 2020: LGBTQ Resilience and Strength Watch this short video, created for Keshet’s online celebration, OUTstanding! 2020, and relive our achievements in a very unpredictable year.
Jewish LGBTQ+ Hero Poster Series Curriculum — Michael Twitty Students will learn about contemporary LGBTQ+ Jewish hero Michael Twitty and explore their own relationship to history via food.
Jewish LGBTQ+ Hero Poster Series Curriculum — Dr. Koach Baruch Frazier Students will learn about contemporary LGBTQ+ Jewish hero Koach Frazier and engage with the “spiritual technology” of our ancestors and make it their own.
Jewish LGBTQ+ Hero Poster Series Curriculum — Kate Bornstein This lesson is about recognizing Kate Bornstein, as well as interacting with her writing on gender and other social identities.
Jewish LGBTQ+ Hero Poster Series Curriculum — Lesléa Newman This lesson is about reflecting on the messages sent to us through media and considering the power of representation.
At The Gates of Coming Out This guide is designed to share reflections, tools, and ideas for young people who are considering coming out at work or in their communities
Understanding Tish’a B’Av through Empathy and Allyship Tish’a B’Av is the major day of communal mourning in the Jewish calendar. This exercise is designed to gain a deeper understanding of Tish’a B’Av through exercises built around empathy and allyship.
Keshet Recommends: LGBTQ Cinema In this resource you will find a guide on how to choose an LGBTQ film for a community screening, educational program, or discussion group. We have also included a short list of films that feature a variety of LGBTQ lives and perspectives that Keshet staff recommend.