Coming out takes courage and resilience. And every person’s journey is unique. As we work to ensure that all LGBTQ Jews and our families are treated with dignity, respect, and full equality, we hope you will be inspired by these resources that explore the struggles and celebrations of coming out to our families, friends, rabbis, teachers, mentors, and other people in Jewish life.
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Ways to Respond When Someone Comes Out to You as Transgender, Nonbinary, or Gender-Expansive Every transgender, nonbinary, and/or gender-expansive person’s journey is unique, with individual experiences, priorities, and requests when…
Many events in Jewish life are accompanied by a ritual or ceremony. Our library of materials can help you find a meaningful LGBTQ+ inclusive text or interpretation for your event.
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Raising Is, a nonbinary trans Thai Jewish kid in Florida, has been joyful and challenging. Keshet has been a place of comfort, inspiration and safety for Is–from Shabbaton participation to team leader work. The professional, emotional and intellectual support of Keshet guides countless LGBTQ+ teens and families towards acceptance and fulfillment. We are so thankful for Keshet.
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