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."
Marriage in Israel
In Israel individuals can be married as Jews only if they can prove they are descended from a Jewish mother or that they have undergone Orthodox conversion.
Civil Marriage for Gay and Lesbian Jewish Couples
Adopted by the General Assembly
Union of American Hebrew Congregations
October 29-November 2, 1997 Dallas
Senate Committee Passes DOMA Repeal
The Defense of Marriage Act bars federal recognition of same-sex
Discrimination Begets Poverty
According to the National Coalition for the Homeless, 20% of homeless youth are LGBT (even though only 10
Newly Married Couples
WHEREAS many newly married couples do not seek synagogue membership until many years after their marriage; and
WHEREAS they are thus deprived of the synagogue membership and synagogues are deprived of their strength;
Top Ten Reform Movement Moments of 2013
It seems to be the time of year for lists, and 2013 was an exciting year in the Jewish world. From the Pew study to the Sharansky plan, check out our picks of the top 10 Reform Jewish moments during the year just ending. In no particular order, they are...
Intermarriage
WHEREAS intermarriage is of concern not only to the rabbinate but to the men, women, and youth of our movement, as parents and as leaders of the synagogue; and
WHEREAS the Central Conference of American Rabbis is now conducting a study of this problem;
Divorce
WHEREAS, while we deplore the increased number of divorces in the United States, we recognize that where a marital relationship fails and reconciliation is impossible, Judaism has long recognized and accepted the necessity for divorce, and