An Alabama Synagogue Takes a Big Stand for Marriage Equality
As the much-anticipated oral argument approaches in the marriage equality cases coming out of the Sixth Circuit Court before the Supreme Court, the fight for marriage equality within states wages on.
What’s Happening in Alabama, and What it Means for the Bigger Picture of Marriage Equality
Senate Committee Passes DOMA Repeal
The Defense of Marriage Act bars federal recognition of same-sex
Equality Extravaganza!
Discrimination Begets Poverty
According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, 20% of homeless youth are LGBT (even though only 10
The Status of the States: LGBT Equality Across the US in 2014
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."
President’s Budget Highlights Key Reform Jewish Priorities, Leaves Some Areas of Concern
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Adah Isaacs Menken: Jewish Superstar
Adah Isaacs Menken (1835-1868), the original Jewish American superstar and beautiful sensation of the Victorian era, revolutionized a woman's role on stage and in private life. Adah's heartfelt cause was the plight of the Jewish people under hostile regimes, and their need for a homeland.