Judaism Lgbt Rights

When a Tombstone Reads 'Light of the World'

Rabbi Shmuley Boteach | Posted 07.06.2008 | Politics

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Rabbi Shmuley Boteach

The Rebbe replaced religious judgment with an impassioned humanity. His message became a mantra: give charity, pray daily, offer hospitality, and love every stranger as oneself. He gave faith back its heart.

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Why I'm Not Getting Married ... Again

David Shneer | Posted 07.03.2008 | Living

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David Shneer

But when asked about our plans, I recoiled at the suggestion that my husband and I should come to California to get married. "We've been married for twelve years," I say.

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A Gay Conservative Rabbi is Coming to a Synagogue Near You -- or Not

Leora Tanenbaum | Posted 03.27.2008 | Living

Read More: Homosexuality and Religion, Conservative Judaism, Judaism LGBT Rights, Jewish Law, Feminism, Sexuality, Gay Rabbi, Same-Sex Marriage, Lgbt, Homosexuality, Religion, Cantor, Gay Rights, Jewish, LGBT Rights, Religion and Politics, Faith, Rabbi, Living News
Leora Tanenbaum

Why are we instructed to embrace the ger, the stranger, yet we are told to distance ourselves from someone who loves Judaism and lives a Jewish life but happens to be gay?

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