Ordaining Gays and Lesbians: Denominational Approaches
A brief article that traces the history of ordaining gay and lesbian clergy in the Reconstructionist, Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, and non-affiliated seminaries.
We know that there are ordained rabbis and cantors across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum. This article specifically speaks on the sexual orientations of gay and lesbian.
The article was written by Rabbi Elizabeth Richman, the Deputy Director and Rabbi in Residence for Jews United for Justice. It appears on the website MyJewishLearning.com.
- LGBTQ+ (Sexuality and Gender) / Belonging
- Supporting Individuals
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)
- Educator Training
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A collection of LGBTQIA+ resources, including podcasts, book lists, engaging personal narratives, and lesson plans.
This webinar will give us the context and tools to facilitate conversations about the current situation in Ukraine.
An overview of the resources and online professional development opportunities of Yad V'Shem.