I’m extremely proud to announce that all three arms of the Reconstructionist movement have released a joint statement condemning the recent passage of gay marriage bans across the country. Read all about it in this JTA article. It was particularly gratifying to read this acknowledgment in the piece:
The Reconstructionist movement, the smallest of American Jewish [...]
Archive for the ‘GLBT Issues’ Category
Recons Slam Gay Marriage Ban
Posted in Civil Rights, Current Events, GLBT Issues, Reconstructionism, Religion on November 19, 2008 | 9 Comments »
Next They’ll Be Blamed for Global Warming…
Posted in GLBT Issues, Israel, Religion on February 21, 2008 | 2 Comments »
In what can only be described as homophobia of seismic proportions, Knesset Member Shlomo Benizri of the Shas Party (at right) has blamed gays for the recent series of earthquakes in Israel.
Whaaaa?
Explaining his position, Benizri actually offered this earthshaking whopper:
A cost-effective way of averting earthquake damage would be to stop passing legislation on how to [...]
Pushing the Button
Posted in GLBT Issues, Iran, Israel, Jewish Music, Politics/Middle East, Rock and Roll on March 6, 2007 | 2 Comments »
The world press is abuzz about the Israeli entry in this year’s Eurovision song contest: “Push the Button” by the Israeli rap group Teapacks. Contest organizers say they may ban the song because of its “inappropriate message.” Seems “Push the Button” is a semi-satirical song that expresses fear about nuclear war [...]
Gays, Lesbians, and Conservative Judaism
Posted in American Judaism, GLBT Issues, Human Rights, Religion on December 12, 2006 | 2 Comments »
There’s been a great deal of discussion in the mainstream and Jewish press about the recent rulings by Conservative Judaism’s Committee of Law and Standards on the status of gay and lesbian Jews. (You can click here for a complete news report on the decision. If you’d like to wade through the various Rabbinical rulings [...]
Parashat Vayera 5767
Posted in GLBT Issues, Human Rights, Religion, Religion/Politics, Torah Commentary on November 10, 2006 | 1 Comment »
“As soon as (Abraham) saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them and, bowing to the ground, he said, ‘My lords, if it please you, do not go on past your servant. Let a little water be brought; bathe your feet and recline under the tree.’” (Genesis 18:2-4)
According to commentators, [...]
Read Full Post »