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Holiday: Sukkot Sukkot: Celebrating Unity Through Diversity by Rabbi Andrew Sacks on Monday October 13, 2008 14 Tishri 5769 Holiday: Sukkot There are more spiritually resonant symbols associated with the…
Sukkot Ushpizin, Shefa, and Choosing Openness Despite Having Been Forced Open by Ri J. Turner on Friday October 02, 2009 14 Tishrei 5770 Sukkot, Sukkot Sukkot is a fall…
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At eleven years old, our child formally transitioned to her affirmed name and gender. This was more than a decade ago, and it was the first time an overnight Jewish summer camp had faced such a request. Keshet worked with camp leadership to prepare a welcoming environment. Later that year, The Forward published ‘How one transgender camper helped shape the entire Reform movement.’ That camper was Hannah. Keshet made it possible.
Tamar Gendler, Hamden, CT