
The Origins of the LBGTQ+ Community at BJ: A Conversation
In the early 1990s, the word spread out that we were a congregation that was open to gays and lesbians. That people didn’t have to ...
In the early 1990s, the word spread out that we were a congregation that was open to gays and lesbians. That people didn’t have to ...
As every camp enthusiast knows, a “camp wrist” is necessary for the summer. When I was at camp this past summer, I brought bracelet-making beads for ...
When people ask me why I’ve spent so much time, effort, and energy working for LGBTQ+ equality, my typical answer is that I am a ...
We owe a lot to the LGBTQ+ Jewish writers, rabbis, and activists who have paved the way for the queer community of today. Here is ...
This year, we made some small but significant changes to our membership forms. We are expanding the language options for gender identity: evolving the choices ...
This year, we made some small but significant changes to our membership forms. We are expanding the language options for gender identity: evolving the choices ...
Is there really a place for me in the Jewish community? This question emerged because Max had recently come out as non-binary, identifying as neither a ...
On Saturday, June 5, BJ ended Shabbat with a Pride Havdalah, where LGBTQIA+ members of the community had an opportunity to share a kavannah (intention) ...
On Saturday, June 5, BJ ended Shabbat with a Pride Havdalah, where LGBTQIA+ members of the community had an opportunity to share a kavannah (intention) ...
On Saturday, June 5, BJ ended Shabbat with a Pride Havdalah, where LGBTQIA+ members of the community had an opportunity to share a kavannah (intention) ...
This year, we are honoring Black History Month by sharing the stories of both contemporary and historical figures who are changing the course of history. ...
What does it mean for tv and film characters to be Jewish AND Queer, and how does it shape their trajectories? Led by Stav Meishar, we will watch excerpts and analyze biblical, contemporary, and academic texts as we deconstruct and reconstruct these characters’ journeys.
Join us for an-in depth conversation about diversity, human rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and Israeli democracy with representatives from IGY The Proud Youth Organization. This is an Aviv 20s, 30s, & 40s event.
Celebrate Pride Shabbat by coming together for a festive Shabbat dinner filled with learning, song, and deepened connections. The dinner will also feature guest speakers from the Sephardi Mizrahi Q Network as well as other BJ community members.