Tag: Lgbtq+ Rights

Despite facing challenges and uncertainties as LGBTQ+ Jews, the writer reflects on the fear of not belonging in both the Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities.
"Bella! This Woman's Place Is in the House" is a recent documentary exploring the life and legacy of Bella Abzug, a prominent Jewish activist and politician known for her advocacy of progressive causes, particularly women's and LGBTQ rights.
In this article, the author, a gay Black Jew, expresses his feelings of abandonment by allies he has supported for years.
The author shares their internship experience with the feminist magazine Lilith, specifically highlighting two projects they worked on: photographing the NYC Dyke March and the Lilith Doll Salon.
Protests have been sweeping across Israel for the past 37 weeks, primarily in response to the government's plans to overhaul the courts.
This article discusses the ongoing conflict between Yeshiva University (YU) and its LGBTQ+ students, who have filed a discrimination lawsuit against the institution.
Book bans have been on the rise since 2016, with record numbers reached last year.
The author reflects on the history of racial tensions and police brutality in Minneapolis, starting with the recent killing of George Floyd.
In 2013, the Supreme Court overturned section three of the Defense of Marriage Act, granting LGBTQ+ people civil rights and equal protection under the 5th Amendment.
Brian Mandel, a gay man, has been protesting outside Kehillas Hollywood Hills, an Orthodox synagogue in South Florida, every Shabbat since late January.
Roberta Kaplan, a prominent lawyer known for her work in the legal battle for same-sex marriage, is at the forefront of the case challenging the Defense of Marriage Act before the Supreme Court on behalf of Edith Windsor.