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Remembering Edith Windsor, the “Rosa Parks of Gay Liberation Movement”
She sued the government, becoming the plaintiff in the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down the Defense of Marriage Act and granted same-sex couples equal status under federal 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.
The Conversion Bill Backgrounder
The Conversion Bill refers to the pending legislation in Israel that would grant the Chief Rabbinate exclusive control over matters of conversion. This bill threatens the legitimacy of Reform, Conservative, and even many Orthodox communities in Israel and beyond. The question of who is a Jew and which denominations are considered valid in the Jewish State are at the heart of this issue
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.