LGBTQ & Ally Teen Shabbaton
Being Thankful: Communities & Identities
In my mind, Thanksgiving has a deeper connection with Judaism than with turkey or cranberry sauce.Since eighth grade, I haven’t ...
Today You Are a Man
In honor of the annual observance of Transgender Day of Remembrance we are devoting space in our blog to posts about gender. Be sure ...
I Am Proud to Be Me
Alexandra Kohl attended the Keshet/Hazon LGBTQ and Ally Teen Shabbaton this April. In the spirit of Pride month, she is sharing a bit ...
I’m Proud because Being Different is Not Just OK – It’s Incredible
At the young age of 5, I started what would be a decade of denial. I should’ve known I was ...
Why I’m Not Out Yet… But Will Be
Two weeks ago over 40 teens gathered for an LGBTQ & Ally Shabbaton organized by Keshet and Hazon. Upon returning ...
A Jew. A Queer. But a Jewish Queer? Keshet Youth Shabbaton Reflection
I’ve never been one to have high expectations. I tend to take situations as they come and to be spontaneous ...
LGBTQ Jewish Teen and Ally Shabbaton
We’ve been really inspired by the posts penned by some of the teens and staff who attended the LGBTQ Jewish ...
A Crash Course in Being a Professional Ally to LGBTQ Youth
“I have friends I can be Jewish with, and friends I can be queer with, but I’ve never had a ...
Senior Year: APs, College Prep, and Coming Out in My Orthodox High School
When I tell my friends who are not Orthodox that I’m out of the closet and attending a Modern Orthodox ...