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Reform Jewish Movement Applauds Rabbinical Assembly's Same-Sex Marriage Guidelines
Rabbi David Saperstein: "The Reform Movement's experience sanctifying same-sex marriage has made it absolutely clear that, like heterosexual couples, gay, bisexual, and lesbian men and women find happiness and strength in the holiness of their relationships." 
Marriage is Becoming a Better Deal for Men
While gender-based pay discrimination is still rampant in most industries in America and the Paycheck Fairness Act (S.
Taking Action from 7256 Miles Away
New York State has banned discrimination against the transgender community in the workplace and the District of Columbia legalized same-sex marriage in the past few weeks. But in Uganda, proposed legislation would make homosexuality punishable by life imprisonment or death.
Jewish Leaders Strategize around MD Ballot Measures
On Tuesday, Maryland rabbis met with leaders from the Religious Action Center and Jews United for Justice to talk about grassroots organizing around two critical issues that will appear on the state’s ballot in November: marriage equality and the DREAM Act.
LGBT Jews March in Israel Day Parade
For the first time, an openly gay organization was allowed to participate in New York City’s Israel Day parade, which was held on Sunday.
Jewish Leader Stands Up for a Strong VAWA
Rabbi Saperstein: "A Violence Against Women's Act that prioritizes some Americans over others is simply not acceptable; it would be shameful."