LGBTQ+ Inclusion
Embracing every identity, we celebrate the vibrant spectrum of LGBTQ+ lives in Jewish community.
Upcoming Events & Classes
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Trans-Generations: Supporting Grandparents of Trans and Gender-Expansive Youth
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1 Iyar 5785
Join with other grandparents who share the unique experiences, challenges, and emotions that arise when a grandchild expresses a gender identity that might be new to grandparents.
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Being an LGBTQ+ Ally in Challenging Times
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18 Iyar 5785
By drawing upon our resources for empathy and Jewish values, you'll leave this session better equipped to care for your LGBTQ+ friends and family, and, if you're a member of the LGBTQ+ community, better equipped to ask for and receive what you need to feel supported.
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Queer Torah
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22 Sivan 5785
In this free, beginner-friendly session, we’ll explore foundational Torah stories, examine portrayals of God beyond binary gender, study passages that challenge rigid categories, and discuss how identity shapes interpretation.
Explore & Learn
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11 Children’s Books That Celebrate Pride
So many of us who identify as LGBTQ+ grew up with little to no queer/trans representation in the media we consumed. While there is still a long way to go in normalizing LGBTQ+ identities in children’s media, kids can now see themselves and their families represented in many ways, including in the books they read.
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A Quick Guide to Pronouns
The URJ is dedicated to representing individuals across the gender spectrum, including those who are transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming. An important component of this involves respecting others’ pronouns. If you’re not sure about where to start, here are a few frequently asked questions about pronouns, their relation to gender, and how to properly use them.
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Becoming BMitzvah
I love seeing how our students at Temple Shalom of Newton transform throughout the process of becoming BMitzvah. It's the end of my first year coordinating the BMitzvah program and my colleague Allison Lobron, an experienced leader in inclusion and social emotional learning, and I are hosting an end of year celebration for our BMitzvah students.
Related Answers to Jewish Questions
First Person Perspectives
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Supporting Immigrants and Refugees in This Challenging Moment
Background on recent Reform Movement statements, longstanding Reform Movement policies, and opportunities for action by individuals, congregations, and communities.
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Hope and Pride in Be’er Sheva
During Pride Month, I participated in a leaders' trip to Israel through A Wider Bridge, an organization dedicated to connecting LGBTQ+ people in North America and Israel. Around Israel, pride events this year focused on calls to free the hostages, support the hundreds of thousands of displaced people, and reach a meaningful ceasefire.
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What Should Jewish LGBTQ+ Spaces Look Like?
For many LGBTQ+ Jews in the United States, LGBTQ+ synagogues and organizations offer that sustenance.
Wholly Jewish
What do we all have in common? We all live - and balance - complex and nuanced identities, that, when braided together, make us wholly ourselves... and wholly Jewish. In on these deeply personal, one-on-one interviews, Jews of intersectional identities share their experiences, insights, and how they enrich and create a more vibrant Jewish community. Season one features Jews of Color; season two highlights members of the Jewish LGBTQ+ community.
Racial Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion (REDI) Workshops
The Union for Reform Judaism hosts free workshops for leaders of Reform congregations and communities to help them create vibrant communities of belonging.
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