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Cases to Watch: DOMA and Prop 8
In 1996, President Clinton signed into law the Defense of Marriage Act, colloquially known as DOMA, which forbids the government to extend benefits to same-sex couples who are legally married in their state of residence.
Increased LGBT Presence at National Political Conventions
Judaism puts a lot of stake in celebration.
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
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.
ketubah
Hebrew Spelling
כְּתֻבָּה
Alternate Spelling
k'tubah
Traditional Jewish marriage contract; plural: ketubot
kiddushin
Hebrew Spelling
קִדּוּשִׁין
Marriage; the first part of a Jewish wedding ceremony.
Why is the portion called Chayei Sarah- Sarah's Life- if it talks only about her death?
Ponder the Jewish meaning of life and death in a teen-friendly commentary on the Torah portion Chayei Sarah.