On the Road to Marriage Equality
Celebrating Love and Equality at My Jewish, Irish, Same-Sex Wedding
The inscription inside the kippot (head coverings) shared on my wedding day read, "September 2, 2016, Marriage of Michael and MacDara."
For Many Jewish Youth, Gay Marriage is a New Normal
I woke early one morning in June to hear the decisions of the United States Supreme Court on a pair of cases about marriage equality. Joy mixed with disappointment.
I Now Pronounce You Wife and Wife
A Turning Point
The Problem With Israel's Chief Rabbinate
Last Wednesday, there was an election here in Israel. One hundred and fifty specially selected Israelis elected new Chief Rabbis, one Ashkenazi and one Sephardic; they are Rabbi David Lau and Rabbi Yitzchak Yoseph, respectively. These gentlemen will serve a 10-year term. “Nu?” you may ask, “Why does this matter to me as an American Reform Jew?"