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HRC Hosts 5th Annual GLOE Rainbow Seder

HRC Hosts 5th Annual GLOE Rainbow Seder

Washington, D.C.’s 5th annual Rainbow Seder took place this past Sunday with nearly 100 attendees from across the local...

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Passover and LGBT Liberation: What Is Your Community’s Story?

Passover and LGBT Liberation: What Is Your Community’s Story?

In a few days, Jews all over the world will gather with family and friends to tell the story of Passover.

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Persecution on Passover

Persecution on Passover

In the LGBT community, facing persecution for how one identifies can often lead to exile, both forcefully and by choice,...

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JFNA Moves to Include “Gender Identity or Expression” in Non-Discrimination Policy

JFNA Moves to Include “Gender Identity or Expression” in Non-Discrimination Policy

The Jewish Federations of North America is adding “gender identity or expression” in their non-discrimination policy.... Read More »

A Fully Inclusive Jewish Summer Camp

A Fully Inclusive Jewish Summer Camp

We need to bring a level of intentionality to LGBT inclusivity in our community and not just be supportive when the issue...

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Jewish Journal Ad: It is “Prohibited” to Vote for Pro-Equality Candidate
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The Proudest Queen of Purim

The Proudest Queen of Purim

Purim, one of the most joyous Jewish holidays that arrives in the first week of March every year, roots from the turmoil...

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Practicing What We Preach

Practicing What We Preach

As the director of the Institute for Judaism & Sexual Orientation (IJSO) at Hebrew Union College-JIR – the first and only...

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Support Network for LGBT in the Orthodox Community

Support Network for LGBT in the Orthodox Community

The numerous “It Gets Better” videos have created a diverse supportive network for the LGBT community.

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Creating a Jewish Culture of Inclusivity

Creating a Jewish Culture of Inclusivity

This past summer, I had the opportunity to spend time with nearly 60 Teach For America corps members taking part in our...

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