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Gender & Sexual Identity

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Throughout our lives as we explore the world around us, we also discover elements of ourselves. For the LGBTIQ community the process of coming out, transitioning, and experimenting with gender and sexual identity may come with public or private struggles for acceptance, some which may be difficult or painful. Through ritual we can honor the range of emotions and experiences along this journey, support each other to become our true and best selves, and celebrate what makes each of us special and unique.
 

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A meaningful ritual for coming out.
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This prayer contains two variations.
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A ceremony to mark this significant moment.
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Two variations of this prayer include one spoken by a person coming out and one for a witness.
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This prayer/blessing was written in 2020 for the 50th anniversary of Christopher Street Liberation Day, what we now collectively call Pride.
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An Interpretive and Abbreviated Amidah for Daily Davening during Pride Month
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An affirmative, creative ritual for coming out to a community.
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This prayer includes a version for someone coming out and for someone receiving them.
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