Jewish Tradition teaches that all humans are created b’tzelem Elohim, “in God’s image” and we are obligated to respect human dignity, kavod habriyot. Members of the transgender and gender non-conforming communities have an important perspective that adds richness to our communal tapestry; at the same time, these communities face particular ongoing legal and cultural bigotry and discrimination.
By Keshet and the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism