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Letter to Congress Urges Repeal of Defense of Marriage Act
Rabbi Saperstein: "It is unconscionable discrimination for the government to deny the benefits and rights that all loving, committed couples deserve equally under law."
Ted Olson and David Boies To Receive Award
Ted Olson and David Boies will be presented with the Maurice N.
RAC Rundown: LGBT Equality
The following is part of the “RAC Rundown” series of special legislative briefings that have been presented at Tzedek Central throughout the 2011 URJ Biennial.
Let’s talk about the fight for equality in America – in particular, for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Americans.
'Pinkwashing' Op-Ed Misinterprets Gay Rights Victories in Israel
On November 22 I opened the New York Times to read Professor Sarah Schulman's op-ed, Israel and 'Pinkwashing.' The piece attempts to argue that the Israeli government and its
12 Rituals You May See at a Jewish Wedding
Breaking a glass is a ritual frequently performed at Jewish weddings. Check out these other practices and customs you may see the next time you’re at a Jewish wedding.
Calling All Clergy: Please Report to Washington D.C.
Until this week, I had never stood side by side with a Pastor from the Metropolitan Community Church while our gathering was blessed with a Buddhist incantation. I didn't know it before, but I was missing out. In the sweltering D.C.
Why I Camped Out at 2:30 AM to Watch Supreme Court Oral Arguments
Monday, June 25th, 1:00 AM
My alarm disrupts the silence, and in my sleepy, disoriented stupor I think it must be a mistake.