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Homosexuality and Judaism
The Bible calls homosexuality an abomination. How do today's various demoninations of Judaism view homosexuality?
Judaism and Homosexuality
While traditional Judaism views homosexual acts as wrong, more liberal branches of Judaism are allowing for the ordination of gay and lesbian rabbis and are allowing their rabbis and congregations to perform or host same-sex commitment ceremonies.
While traditional Judaism views homosexual acts as wrong, more liberal branches of Judaism are allowing for the ordination of gay and lesbian rabbis and are allowing their rabbis and congregations to perform or host same-sex commitment ceremonies.
Orthodox Views on Same-Sex Relations
According to Orthodox Judaism, what is the law regarding same sex relations in Judaism?
According to Orthodox Judaism, what is the law regarding same sex relations in Judaism?
Conservative Views on Same-Sex Relations
What does Conservative Judaism say about sex relations?
What does Conservative Judaism say about sex relations?
Wikipedia: Homosexuality and Judaism
Wikipedia describes how the various denominations of Judaism view homosexuality.
Wikipedia describes how the various denominations of Judaism view homosexuality.
Rabbi Yaakov Levado: Wrestlings of an Orthodox Rabbi
Rabbi Yaakov Levado describes the difficulties he has faced being a gay, orthodox rabbi.
Rabbi Yaakov Levado describes the difficulties he has faced being a gay, orthodox rabbi.
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: Are Gays More Dangerous than Terrorists?
Rabbi Boteach, an orthodox Jew who knows the Bible calls homosexuality an abomination, calls on the ultra-orthodox in Jerusalem to lower the tone of their protests against the Gay Pride Parade.
Rabbi Boteach, an orthodox Jew who knows the Bible calls homosexuality an abomination, calls on the ultra-orthodox in Jerusalem to lower the tone of their protests against the Gay Pride Parade.
Rabbi Shmuley Boteach: Gay Marriage
"With the hysteria surrounding the debate on gay marriage, it is time that facts, reason and logic be brought to a discussion that is being conducted increasingly by extremists. While I am opposed to gay marriage, I am equally opposed to the shrill homophobia which is sadly being expressed on the part of many religiously minded colleagues."
"With the hysteria surrounding the debate on gay marriage, it is time that facts, reason and logic be brought to a discussion that is being conducted increasingly by extremists. While I am opposed to gay marriage, I am equally opposed to the shrill homophobia which is sadly being expressed on the part of many religiously minded colleagues."
SimpleToRemember.com: Judaism, Nature and Homosexuality
This article presents an orthodox view of homosexuality. "Judaism cannot make peace with homosexuality because homosexuality denies many of Judaism's most fundamental principles."
This article presents an orthodox view of homosexuality. "Judaism cannot make peace with homosexuality because homosexuality denies many of Judaism's most fundamental principles."
Rabbi Joseph H. Prouser: The Conservative Movement and Homosexuality
A member of the Conservative movement's Committee on Jewish Law and Standards, Rabbi Joseph Prouser wrote about the halakhic status of gay men and lesbians in the Conservative movement.
A member of the Conservative movement's Committee on Jewish Law and Standards, Rabbi Joseph Prouser wrote about the halakhic status of gay men and lesbians in the Conservative movement.
Rabbi Aaron L. Mackler: The Conservative Movement and Homosexuality
A member of the Conservative movement's Committee on Jewish Law and Standards, Rabbi Joseph Prouser wrote about the halakhic status of gay men and lesbians in the Conservative movement.
A member of the Conservative movement's Committee on Jewish Law and Standards, Rabbi Joseph Prouser wrote about the halakhic status of gay men and lesbians in the Conservative movement.
"Gay Judaism" and the Struggle for Inclusion
A gay Reconstructionist rabbi writes, "It is our duty as a movement to set an example for all religious movements by reaching for inclusion (of gays and lesbians) based on our spiritual values."
A gay Reconstructionist rabbi writes, "It is our duty as a movement to set an example for all religious movements by reaching for inclusion (of gays and lesbians) based on our spiritual values."
Reconstructionism on Homosexuality and Same-Sex Marriage
Reconstructionism retains an unwavering commitment to forming inclusive communities, welcoming to gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered Jews in Jewish communal life. Issues relating to the gay and lesbian family are included in religious school curricula. Reconstructionist rabbis are free to perform same-sex commitment or marriage ceremonies.
Reconstructionism retains an unwavering commitment to forming inclusive communities, welcoming to gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered Jews in Jewish communal life. Issues relating to the gay and lesbian family are included in religious school curricula. Reconstructionist rabbis are free to perform same-sex commitment or marriage ceremonies.
Reconstructionism: The Struggles of Transformation
Roberta Israeloff explains that accepting gays and lesbians into a Jewish congregation is easier said than done. "The work is about changing hearts, not simply passing resolutions." She suggest that congregations welcome gay and lesbian Jews through programs and outreach, not only on paper.
Roberta Israeloff explains that accepting gays and lesbians into a Jewish congregation is easier said than done. "The work is about changing hearts, not simply passing resolutions." She suggest that congregations welcome gay and lesbian Jews through programs and outreach, not only on paper.