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Senate Committee Passes DOMA Repeal
The Defense of Marriage Act bars federal recognition of same-sex
Rabbi Resources: marriage equality: Sermon resources LGBT
By: Rabbi Peter Rigler of Temple Sholom in Broomall, PA As a Rabbi, I believe that we need to recognize the sanctity in same sex marriages and monogamous relationships in the strongest possible way.
Rabbi resources: LGBT: let my people go
By: Rabbi Denise Eger of Congregation Kol Ami of West Hollywood, CA Editor’s Note: Rabbi Eger gave the following address on Monday at a rally before the Supreme Court organized by United for Marriage, a coalition that supports marriage equality.
Discrimination Begets Poverty
According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, 20% of homeless youth are LGBT (even though only 10
Progress on LGB Equality in Zimbabwe
This week, Zimbabwe's Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai reversed his position on same-sex relationships, saying that he now believes that gay, lesbian, and bisexual individuals should be protected in a new constitution for the c
Sermon resources: LGBT: breaking the glass
By: Rabbi Joel Simonds of University Synagogue in Los Angeles, CA It’s wedding season and we are booked. Our weekends are filled witnessing couples walking down the aisle and standing together under the Chuppah.
sermon resources: lgbt: a long night of advocacy
By: Rabbi Peter Stein of Temple Sinai in Cranston, RI On May 2, Rhode Island’s governor signed a marriage equality bill, making it the tenth state to take this important step.
Reform Jewish Leader Praises Administration Plan to Bar LGBT Discrimination in Federal Contracts
In response to reports that the administration will ban discrimination by federal contractors against LGBT workers, Rabbi David Saperstein, Director of the Religious Action Center, issued the following statement:
Why I Marched, as a Rabbi, at the World Pride Parade
I mentioned to someone a few weeks ago that I would be marching at the World Pride Parade taking place at the end of June in my hometown of Toronto.