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Reform Jewish Movement Applauds Rabbinical Assembly's Same-Sex Marriage Guidelines
Rabbi David Saperstein: "The Reform Movement's experience sanctifying same-sex marriage has made it absolutely clear that, like heterosexual couples, gay, bisexual, and lesbian men and women find happiness and strength in the holiness of their relationships." 
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.
Jewish Leaders Strategize around MD Ballot Measures
On Tuesday, Maryland rabbis met with leaders from the Religious Action Center and Jews United for Justice to talk about grassroots organizing around two critical issues that will appear on the state’s ballot in November: marriage equality and the DREAM Act.
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.