Gender & Sexuality
Judaism and LGBTQ Issues: An Overview
Attitudes have shifted dramatically in recent decades, with sharp differences between the Orthodox and liberal movements.
Hair Coverings for Married Women
Why some Orthodox women cover their hair, whether with wigs, hats or scarves.
Sex and Sexuality 101
Judaism has an overwhelmingly positive attitude toward sex.
LGBTQ Interpretations of Jewish Texts
Ancient and modern readings of the Bible and Talmud suggest that several personalities may have defied gender and sexuality norms.
The Eight Genders in the Talmud
Judaism has recognized nonbinary persons for millennia.
Adapting the Sheva Brachot for Same-Sex Marriages
Tweaking the traditional rituals and blessings for LGBT wedding ceremonies.
Making Sex Holy
Jewish tradition embraces love and sex as part of the human drive for holiness.
Overview: Women in Traditional Jewish Sources
What the Bible, Talmud and other classic texts say about women and their roles.
Jewish Feminist Thought
Jewish feminist thought seeks to create theological narratives that merge Judaism with feminist values.
Jews and Premarital Sex
The Torah doesn't explicitly outlaw sex before marriage, but it doesn't approve of it either.
Ask the Expert: Is Sex Permitted on Shabbat?
Sex isn't only permitted on Shabbat — it's encouraged.