The text delves into the experiences of a person navigating Orthodox Judaism as a queer individual, shedding light on themes of visibility, surveillance, transgression, and family dynamics.

Despite facing challenges and uncertainties as LGBTQ+ Jews, the writer reflects on the fear of not belonging in both the Jewish and LGBTQ+ communities.

Lillian Faderman's biography, "Harvey Milk: His Lives and Death," part of Yales Jewish Lives series, emphasizes the Jewishness of the gay icon Harvey Milk, highlighting its intersection with his advocacy for gay pride and political power.