Vermont Passage of Same-Sex Marriage a Welcome Victory
Weinstein: "The Vermont legislature made clear that all loving, committed couples, regardless of the sexual orientation of those involved, deserve respect and recognition from their government."
Reform Movement Hails Advances for Marriage Equality
Saperstein: "Loving, committed couples deserve the opportunity to celebrate their relationships and have them validated in the eyes of the law."
Senate Committee Passes DOMA Repeal
The Defense of Marriage Act bars federal recognition of same-sex
What Should Jewish LGBTQ+ Spaces Look Like?
Discrimination Begets Poverty
According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, 20% of homeless youth are LGBT (even though only 10
Pre-Pesach Bonanza: Three New Consultation Speakers!
We've got three great Consultation on Conscience speakers to announce before Pesach begins.
10 Movies Showcasing the Best of American Jewish Life
Israel's Election Results: What Happened and What's Next?
With Netanyahu still in power, issues of religious pluralism, equality, and civil marriage will likely take a backseat, leaving the power of the ultra-Orthodox Chief Rabbinate firmly in place and leaving little hope for progressive change.
Book Discussion: Sacred Trash: The Lost and Found World of The Cairo Geniza
Prior to reading Sacred Trash: The Lost and Found World of The Cairo Geniza, by Adina Hoffman and Peter Coles, if asked to define a geniza, my response would have been: "a place to bury sacred text that contained the name of God".