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Pro-Israel LGBTQ group A Wider Bridge names new leadership after previous director charged with sexual misconduct

JL;DR SUMMARY A Wider Bridge, a pro-Israel LGBTQ organization, has appointed Rabbi Denise Eger as its interim executive director following the resignation of the previous director, Ethan Felson, amid charges of sexual misconduct. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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ZionismLgbtqSexual MisconductEthan FelsonA Wider BridgeDaniel HernandezRabbi Denise EgerAnti Lgbtq Legislation

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Vermont, United States
"charge of lewd and lascivious conduct was brought against the organizations then-executive director, Ethan Felson, based on allegations that he committed sexual misconduct against a Vermont museum employee."
Los Angeles, California, United States
"Eger was the first LGBTQ rabbi to be president of the Reform movements Central Conference of American Rabbis, and founded and led Los Angeles synagogue Congregation Kol Ami."
Arizona, United States
"He previously served as a state representative in Arizona and now serves as government affairs director for the Arizona branch of Stand for Children, an education nonprofit."
Israel
"Eger said in a statement During this time of transition, I am committed to working closely with our team, Board, and Executive Committee to continue the critical work ahead to advocate for LBGTQ rights and justice, connect LGBTQ communities in North America and Israel, and fight antisemitism, LGBTQ hate, and  other forms of hate, she said in a statement."

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