Creating an LGBTQ Inclusive Jewish Community Year-Round A video about ways that Jewish communities can be inclusive all year long.
Purim: An Essay While I was gloating about how my daughter doesn’t have to bring in Valentines because she attends a Jewish preschool, I missed the whole flip side. Purim. On Wednesday, we got an email that the kids should come into school in costume on Friday.
Transgendered Hearts: Abraham, Sarah and Isaac A reflection on the stories of Abraham, Sarah, and Isaac and the ways in which transgender Jews can find strength and a reflection of their experience.
Cross-Dressing through the Ages (Beit Midrash) A program you can implement to discuss prohibitions against "cross dressing" in the style of a Beit Midrash/House of Study.
All Gender LGBTQ Tefillin Workshop A workshop which encourages all people to partake in the ritual of laying tefillin.
A Jewish Guide for Marking Transgender Day of Remembrance This downloadable guide contains readings, personal stories, quotes, and concrete action steps to mark Transgender Day of Remembrance.
Parshat Yitro: A Love Story In this d’var Torah, Professor Joy Ladin tells the story of Parashat Yitro as a love story between God and the people of Israel.
The Origins of Transgender Day of Remembrance This piece from 2009 describes the origin of Transgender Day of Remembrance and how it can be observed in Jewish communities.
Identity Molecule A lesson plan that allows participants to explore the many facets of their identity.
Keshet Birkat HaChama – 1925 1953 1981 2009 2037 A Blessing of the Sun ritual and how it connects to LGBTQ liberation.
Step Into The Circle This lesson plans helps participants understand societal privileges they may or may not hold due to their identities.