Rosh Hashanah is a time for us to reflect on the year past, celebrate renewal, and make way for change. And in an era of shifting sands for LGBTQ people in the US and in Israel, we knew the time had come to strengthen our voice, for the benefit of our supporters and communities who […]
If you travel to Israel on Yom Kippur you might want to look at this discussion on the website Trip Advisor Yom Kippur, also known as the Day of Atonement, is the holiest day of the year in Judaism. Jewish people traditionally observe this holy day with an approximate 25-hour period of fasting and intensive […]
Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie’s annual journey to the new year, with 40 ways in 40 days to reflect, refocus, recharge and restart life. This year, the publicly gay rabbi featured daily love letters inspired by Lab/Shul’s theme for the High Holy Days, “וְאָהַבְתָּ re:love.” “How do I make this life more present, happy, and helpful? Write love letters, […]
“Raise up your voice as we sound the shofar. Come out for justice. Come out for safety. Come out for an end to transphobic violence. Come out for a world in which all of us live lives of dignity, safety, and opportunity.” We mark time, Jewishly, through the cycle of the Jewish calendar and holidays. […]
Sally Goldner was raised Jewish but went to an Anglican boys’ school. Here she shares her journey of sexuality, gender and faith. Right now is a very important time of year for those with a connection to Judaism. We’ve just passed Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New year) and Yom Kippur, the highest of high holy […]
Gay Los Angeleno rabbi Zach Shapiro in a message for the month of Elul, prior to Rosh Hashana This Sunday (September 4) is the 1st of the Hebrew month of Elul, the month preceding Rosh Hashanah. During Elul, there is a tradition of sounding the Shofar just about every day (except for on Shabbat and […]
With the new year comes New Year’s resolutions. And I think your resolution this year should be to date a Nice Jewish Boy (NJB). Pride.com gives you 6 reasons why. 1. We appreciate family. Arguably too much. We’re kind of like, obsessed with our families. That said, we’re more than happy to adopt you into our […]
What getting dressed up in the High Holy Days means for some trans & queer Jews Mom called to wish me luck the night before. “What are you wearing?” she asked. I described what I had planned — a dress, something simple. “You could also wear pants, you know,” she reminded me. That wasn’t me […]
Queer blogger Charlotte Robinson explains the Jewish Days of Awe to her readers Rosh Hashanah the Jewish New Year begins at sundown tonight celebrating of the year 5776. Rosh Hashanah starts a 10-day period of introspection & contemplation culminating in Yom Kippur the Day of Atonement. Rosh Hashanah is marked with a special rituals. Prior […]
Yesterday at sundown, Jews around the world flocked to synagogues to mark the High Holy Days, a 10-day period that begins with Rosh Hashanah (Jewish New Year – 5776) and culminates in Yom Kippur (Day of Atonement). Many celebrate Rosh Hashanah by going to services at synagogue and enjoying meals with family and friends. Other […]