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An Open Letter to Mom, From Her Gay Son
In honor of Mother’s Day, I wanted to write a letter to my mom thanking her for the actions she ...
My Son, My Hero
“Mom!” My sixteen year old son, Sage, announced excitedly to me at a Bat Mitzvah party this past weekend, a ...
In My Lifetime I Will Have Rights: Marriage Equality & Beyond
Frankie, a college sophomore from Indiana, has been a leader and participant at the Keshet/Hazon LGBTQ & Ally Teen Shabbaton ...
Why Gay-Straight-Alliances Are Needed in Schools
Each April schools across the country observe a Day of Silence, a day dedicated to ending anti-LGBTQ bullying and harassment. While we will be ...
An Open Letter to Tom and Transgender Teens Everywhere
Last week the story of Tom Chai Sosnik, a teenager that came out as transgender at Tehiyah Day School, his ...
Heather and Her Mommies March into the 21st Century
Heather Has Two Mommies , the first of its kind children’s book about a child of two moms, is celebrating its 25th birthday! ...
It’s the Little Things Part 2: In Pursuit of Imperfection
Today’s post from Carson Gleberman of “Umm, About That..” offers advice from parents of LGBTQ children. If you’re looking for ...
It’s the Little Things
Today’s post from Keshet Board member Carson Gleberman offers advice from parents of LGBTQ children. If you’re looking for more support, check ...
What Matters is You (Not if the Dress is Black & Blue or White & Gold)
Last weekend a group of 60+ LGBTQ and ally teens joined together for the 4th annual Keshet/Hazon LGBTQ & Ally ...
Finding Strength in Community & The Story of Purim
The first time I really dug into the story of Purim was actually also the first time I thought I ...