Joy Ladin on the Torah and Transgender Jews
November 1, 2012 by Sharon Groves
A while back Sharon Groves had the distinct privilege of hearing Joy Ladin talk about the power the Torah held for her as a transgender Jew. Joy Ladin is a trusted advisory member for HRC’s soon to be released Jewish Organization Equality Index (JOEI) and a good friend to HRC’s Religion and Faith program as well.
Continue Reading ►Last Known Openly Gay Jewish Holocaust Survivor Dies
June 29, 2012 by HRC staff
Gerhard “Gad” Beck, the last surviving openly gay Jewish man to survive the Holocaust died this week in Berlin at the age of 88.
Continue Reading ►LGBT Groups March in the Celebrate Israel Parade
June 4, 2012 by HRC staff
The 64th annual Celebrate Israel Parade was held this past Sunday in New York City. The theme of the event was “Israel Branching Out.”
Continue Reading ►Important and Historic Vote for Same Sex Marriage by Conservative Judaism
June 1, 2012 by HRC staff
HRC's Frank November responds to yesterday's historic decision by the Jewish Theological Seminary.
Continue Reading ►HRC Hosts 5th Annual GLOE Rainbow Seder
April 6, 2012 by HRC staff
Washington, D.C.’s 5th annual Rainbow Seder took place this past Sunday with nearly 100 attendees from across the local region – the largest Rainbow Seder to date! HRC was honored to again host this unique celebration of Passover organized by the DC Jewish Community Center’s Kurlander Program for GLBT Outreach and Engagement (GLOE).
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