An Inside Look at LGBTQ Rights in Israel
How an LGBTQ mission to Israel was about far more than attending Pride in Tel Aviv.
June 22, 2016
June 17, 2016
Shabbat Reflections After A Terrible Week
As Lamentations cries, “I weep, I gnash my teeth, I fall to the floor in a heap of woe.” And yet, I am as full of righteous indignation as I have ever been.
June 13, 2016
In Wake Of Tel Aviv & Orlando, Seeking Peace Amid Pride
Trying to make sense of hate at home and abroad leaves tough questions to answer.
May 2, 2016
Who The Folk?! Emily Saltzman
Learn all about the new Community Services Director at JFCS Minneapolis in this week’s Who The Folk!?
April 26, 2016
Don’t Use Biblical Logic To Deny Transgender Dignity
As Jews, we deeply appreciate when our sacred texts are lifted into view. But as Jews working to pursue justice and the humanity of all people, we are distressed by the misuse of it.
February 5, 2016
Pro-Israel LGBTQ Rights Organization Responds to Shout Down at LGBTQ Conference Last Week
As A Wider Bridge’s local staffer and a volunteer on the Host Committee of the Conference, I was responsible for organizing both the LGBT Israel reception and the Shabbat service that preceded it. Though we had heard from various sources that there was to be a protest, we had no idea what it would look like.
January 12, 2016
Comedy, Cookies, and Coming Out: Heather Gold Brings It to the TC Jewish Humor Festival Jan. 23
Comedian Heather Gold brings her unique brand of comedy to the Twin Cities Jewish Humor Festival for Ladies Night on January 23rd.
July 31, 2015
Different is the New Normal
When my daughters started asking me about gay marriage and transgender issues, I needed help to answer accurately, appropriately and in a way that reflected our family’s values.
June 26, 2015
Israeli Military Grants Equal Rights for Same-Sex Couples
We’re just a few days away from the Twin Cities Pride festival and parade, so it seems fitting the local Jewish community will be celebrating new LGBTQ freedoms from across […]
June 25, 2015
Hey Jews: Be Louder, Be Prouder
Pride is this weekend, people! Being personally invested in both our Jewish and our queer communities in the Twin Cities, I searched for events happening in the Jewish community to celebrate Pride. […]