Keshet
Keshet is a national organization that works for LGBTQ equality in Jewish life. The organization equips Jewish leaders with tools to build LGBTQ-affirming communities, creates spaces for queer Jewish teens to feel valued and develop their own leadership skills, and mobilizes the Jewish community to fight for LGBTQ justice. Keshet’s blog spotlights this work, as well as the voices of LGBTQ Jews, our families, and allies.
One Thing You Can Do to Honor MLK Day
As a member of the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable, Keshet is proud to join with many of our fellow social ...
The Joy of Being a Surrogate Mother
“Mommy, that’s a mitzvah !”That was my 4-year-old daughter’s reaction when I told her I was becoming a gestational surrogate.“Am ...
Hiddur Mitzvah: Enhancing Values with Art
In December Keshet had a chance to work with Kim of Hebrica Judaic Art. Kim’s story—she’s a convert to Judaism who grew ...
An Orthodox Mother’s Response to Homophobia in Her Community
Last month, an article entitled to Warning: Hollywood’s Coming For Your Home and Children! by Robert C. Avrech appeared in the Jewish ...
Sitting Shiva: A Poem from Lesléa Newman
We are honored to share a poem from I Carry My Mother by Lesléa Newman.Lesléa Newman, known for her children’s book Heather Has Two ...
Fix Society. Now. Please!
It’s been just over a week since Leelah Alcorn committed suicide. Leelah grew up not far from where I live ...
Honoring Our Allies
This year we celebrated the work of two allies to the LGBT Jewish community with the inaugural Landres Courage for Dignity ...
Navigating December as Part of an Interfaith Couple
For families and couples who are interfaith, particularly those who are in a Jewish and Christian relationship, December can be ...
Anti-Gay Billboard is Wrong, Dangerous, and Against Biblical Faith
If it weren’t so dangerous, it would almost be laughable. A new billboard on Interstate 95 in downtown Richmond, VA ...
A Chanukah Action: Standing for Equality
Last night thousands of Jews across the country marked the beginning of Chanukah with rallies and protests against racism and ...