Tag Archives: simchat torah

Transgender & The Jews

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Luke Ford

A panel discussion exploring trans issues within the Jewish community.  How are trans issues reflected in Jewish texts and traditions?  How has Jewish identity shaped trans experience?  How are trans issues similar to and different from GLB issues?  How does … Continue reading →

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Lesbian Rabbi All-Round Mentch

Posted on October 23, 2008 by Luke Ford

From Queerty.com: Of all the people we’ve interviewed over the years, Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum’s one of the most inspirational. And awesome. A spunky, socially aware New Jersey native, Kleinbaum currently presides over New York’s queer-inclusive synagogue, Congregation Beth Simchat Torah. … Continue reading →

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Can Suicide Be The Right Choice?

Posted on October 22, 2008 by Luke Ford

If someone is miserable every minute of their life, is snuffing it a bad idea? I caught a drasha on Simchat Torah that said the best antidote to despair and suicide was Torah. One bloke got so upset with this … Continue reading →

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Chabad Of Beverlywood – The Hot New Shul In Pico/Robertson

Posted on June 13, 2008 by Luke Ford

Located at 1952 Robertson Blvd in zipcode 90035, it  is presided over by Rabbi Dov Newman.  310-836-6770. It gets about hundred people on Shabbos morning. For Shuvuot, it had a massive ice cream bar and about 300 attendees. On Simchat Torah, … Continue reading →

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