Senate Committee Passes DOMA Repeal
The Defense of Marriage Act bars federal recognition of same-sex
Faith and LGBT Equality in the News
In recent months, LGBT equality has come to the fore in a number of denominations.
Equality Extravaganza!
Discrimination Begets Poverty
According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, 20% of homeless youth are LGBT (even though only 10
Gay Pride: Not Always a Cinch
The cake from Temple Beth El's Gay Pride Shabbat, held last month. Photo taken by Temple Beth El member Barbara Herman.
The author, John Hirsch (left), and Herb Leiman before their wedding at Temple Beth-El of Great Neck, Great Neck, NY, 2012.
Breaking the Glass
It’s wedding season and we are booked. Our weekends are filled witnessing couples walking down the aisle and standing together under the Chuppah.
Saperstein Calls for Immigration Reform That Keeps Families Together
Saperstein: "Todays immigrants come here for the same reasons as our Jewish relatives. They come out of a love for their families, a passion and a desire to earn a better life, and a belief in the boundless opportunities of America."
Reform Jewish Movement Calls for Greater Steps Toward Equality
Saperstein: "Discrimination against any person because of his or her sexual orientation is deplorable and we remain disappointed that our government continues to condone such unequal treatment."