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Tag: Lgbtq Issues

0 Politics Communities

'Ultra-Orthodox Israelis are at the peak of their power and they don't pay a price in war'

Haaretz Weekly · 1 Apr

Yair Ettinger discusses the political tensions in Israel surrounding the military exemptions for ultra-Orthodox yeshiva students amid an ongoing war, highlighting the growing discontent among Israelis as the ultra-Orthodox maintain significant political power without participating in national defense.

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Turkish newspaper makes ‘ludicrously outrageous’ claims about Chabad

David Swindle in JNS · 6 Sep 2023

A Turkish newspaper, associated with the Mill Gr movement, has accused the Chabad-Lubavitch movement of being part of an international criminal-espionage conspiracy that promotes LGBTQ issues.

0 Education Gender/Identity

Pride & Prejudice

Bonjour Chai · 15 Jun 2023

Parents at Bialik Hebrew Day School in Toronto expressed opposition to the school's inclusion of gender-identity topics in the curriculum, citing concerns about unilateral imposition.

0 Gender/Identity Television/Film

Stepping Out: Ep. 366

Unorthodox · 8 Jun 2023

This episode of Unorthodox features comedian Modi discussing coming out to his mother about being a comedian and finding pride in being openly gay and Jewish.

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Stepping Out: Ep. 366

Unorthodox · 8 Jun 2023

In this episode of Unorthodox, comedian Modi discusses coming out to his mother as a comedian and finding "moshiach energy" in being openly gay and proudly Jewish.

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Survey finds Orthodox Jews are concerned about issues of abuse in their community

Adam Kovac in Forward · 2 Mar 2023

A recent poll conducted by Nishma Research reveals that while Orthodox Jews find their lifestyle fulfilling, there is a growing number of individuals who hold progressive stances on issues such as women's roles in the clergy and Israeli politics.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

The “Labor Savers?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 13 Jun 2019

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ittay Flescher discuss the battle for control of Israel's Labor Party between various factions, the impact of new hi-tech checkpoints on Palestinian laborers entering Israel, and the controversy surrounding Israel's first openly gay minister being jeered at the Gay Pride parade for his poor LGBTQ record and support of the Occupation.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

The “Labor Savers?” Edition

Promised Podcast · 13 Jun 2019

Allison Kaplan Sommer, Noah Efron, and Ittay Flescher discuss the current state of Israel's Labor Party, with a focus on the struggle between different factions to revive the party's legacy.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

The "Officer and a Chauvinist" Edition

Promised Podcast · 21 Jul 2016

In this edition, Allison, Don, and Noah discuss the impact of the 2011 social protests on Israel, questioning who is to blame for the lack of lasting change.