LGBTQ+ Jewish Life

Affirming Trans & Non-Binary Youth in Our Jewish Communities

July 6, 2022

This Pride Month, NFTY North American Board members Daniella Abbott and Cameron Samuels joined HUC rabbinical student Kelly Whitehead to discuss how their trans and non-binary identities have influenced their attitude toward systems of oppressions in the wake of new legislation aimed at attacking queer identities.

LGBTQ+ Jewish Life

Rabbi Rick Jacobs’ Remarks on Reform LGBTQ+ Inclusion

June 13, 2022

Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), recently attended the 50th anniversary celebration of Beth Chayim Chadashim in Los Angeles, California, the world's first LGBTQ+ congregation. This is a excerpt taken from his remarks at the event.

LGBTQ+ Jewish Life

Don’t Sacrifice My Trans Child on the Altar of Political Opportunism

Alisa Gold

May 10, 2021

Editor's note: this piece was originally published 05/10/2021 and was updated 06/13/2022.

Last year, my 15-year-old daughter, Eva, adopted at birth, was thrilled to discover through DNA testing that she had four biological siblings in Arkansas.

LGBTQ+ Jewish Life

From NFTY to College: Finding my Rhythm

Lucy Brown

June 9, 2017

Pride Month, which occurs during June each year, is a time to lift up the voices of those who champion the LGBTQ identities, listening to their stories and working in coalition to create a world of greater equality and inclusion.

LGBTQ+ Equality

LGBTQ+ Equality and Gender Expression: A Social Justice Primer for Teens and Parents

The term LGBTQ+ stands for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer; in some cases, you may see additional letters LGBTQQIA+ which expand the acronym to include Questioning, Intersex, and Asexual. The term LGBTQ+ Equality refers to a world where all people are treated equally no matter their sexual orientation or gender identity.