An article about gay synagogues in the Forward

[Rigel]

There's a wonderful article in the Forward newspaper here--http://www.forward.com/articles/12994/ --about Jewish synagogues that were originally founded as gay or gay and lesbian or GLBT (depending on the particular year and what was the correct terminology)--but which now accept straight members. The existence of such institutions is a welcome reminder that not all religious organizations are bigoted against folks with non-dominant sexual preferences or orientations.

 

--Rigel

[old bob]

.......The existence of such institutions is a welcome reminder that not all religious organizations are bigoted against folks with non-dominant sexual preferences or orientations.

--Rigel

MAZEL TOV (for those who dont belong to us : strictly good luck, meaning "congrats")

On the other side, we must not forget that a lot of Jewish communities all around the world are as much anti-gay as Christian Fondamentalists. Here, in my town, we have 3 Jewish communities : orthodox, liberal and conservative (these with long bears !). Neither is gay-friendly.

Want to know more, see : Jewish views on homosexuality

Take care

Old Bob