Reform Movement Hails President's Endorsement of Marriage Equality
Rabbi David Saperstein: Today's statement is an important expression of solidarity with same-sex couples who wish to have their marriages recognized, and LGBT teens, who deserve the support of their government.
Vice President Biden Supports Marriage Equality
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
Court Decision Overturns DOMA, Welcome Step Toward Equality
Pelavin: "Today's decision is a vital, overdue, and very welcome step toward marriage equality and a more just society."
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Having Faith in the Fastest-Moving Civil Rights Movement
Over the course of the past decade, the cause of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality has made great strides. As of last year, a majority of Americans supports same-sex marriage.
Why I, a Rabbi, Support LGBT Equality
Discrimination in the Constitution, Hate in the Heart
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;