Reform Jewish Voice of NY Condemns State's Failure to Grant Marriage Equality
"This backward step is a deeply disappointing delay on the road to equality, and a vote that is on the wrong side of history."
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
"I now pronounce you man and...man." DOMA and the Legalization of Love
Sexual Assault is a Jewish Issue
This piece is a part of the RAC Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) blog series.
Pluralism in Israel
What a Syrian Refugee Family Taught Me About Freedom
Two Syrian refugee sisters were reunited in Chicago last week. Now they stand on the brink of a new life in a new Land of Promise.
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.