This is a ritual for coming out as asexual. It can be led by anyone, and can be done by a congregation or any other group.
A Jewish Asexual Coming Out Ritual
Whoever has been chosen to lead the ritual says:
“We are here today because we are privileged to bear witness to [asexual person’s name] coming out in a Jewish coming out ritual. ”
The asexual person ascends the bimaThe stage or platform on which the person leading prayers stands. if in a temple/synagogue, or if not stands wherever they feel comfortable. Then the asexual person says:
“It is written in Psalm 139:14, ‘I shall thank You for in an awesome, wondrous way I was fashioned; Your works are wondrous, and my soul knows it very well.’ I also thank G-d for making me asexual, not because it is better than any other sexual identity, but because it is the identity I was meant to have, and I thank G-d for giving me the ability to come out as asexual.Â
I see my asexuality as a blessing, and I want you all to share in that blessing by witnessing what I say now: I, [the asexual person’s name], am proud to be asexual. “
2. Then the congregation/group applauds, and then the congregation/group says:
