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Charlotte’s Poem

“Charlotte’s story is not a tragedy / Neither is mine…”
  • by Ariadne Wolf
ancestors, family, Holocaust, LGBTQ, pride, Shoah, trans rights, transgender, trauma
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Template for a Coming Out Ceremony

A template from which individuals who are coming out can choose rituals and prayers to construct a coming out ceremony.
  • by Lisa
coming out, LGBTIQ, LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, national coming out day
pride flag against a blue sky with white clouds

Prayer for Equal Rights for Members of the LGBTQ Community

“Let your blessing pour out on the members of the LGBTQIA community…” 
  • by Rabbi Lauren Grabelle Herrmann
God, justice, LGBTQ, LGBTQIA, prayer, pride
People holding a large rainbow flag during a vibrant outdoor pride parade with a colorful crowd in the background.

A Prayer of Gratitude for Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde

Gabrielle Kaplan-Mayer shares a prayer for Rev. Budde who spoke at the inaugural prayer service.
  • by Gabrielle Ariella Kaplan-Mayer
democracy, immigrants, justice, LGBTQ, refugees, trans rights, transgender, vulnerability
Rev. Budde in religious attire speaks at a podium with ornate carvings and a microphone.

A Ceremony For Coming Out as a Gay Man or Boy

A ritualized way to come out to people of your choosing.
LGBTQ
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A Ritual For Coming Out as a Gay Man or Boy

A meaningful ritual for coming out.
coming out, LGBTQ
pride flag against a blue sky with white clouds

A Prayer for Coming Out as A Gay Man or Boy

This prayer contains two variations.
coming out, LGBTQ
a pride flag

A Lesbian Coming Out Ceremony

A ceremony to mark this significant moment.
LGBTQ
a pride flag over an old building

A Ritual for Coming Out As A Lesbian

A new coming out ritual
LGBTQ
two whiteskinned women holding hands

A Prayer for Coming Out as A Lesbian

Two variations of this prayer include one spoken by a person coming out and one for a witness.
coming out, LGBTQ
a lesbian couple kisses

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Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues

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Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives

Read & Rite

One-stop shop for progressive Jewish books and ritual objects

Havaya Summer Programs

Overnight summer camp and teen Israel experience

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association

Professional association of Reconstructionist rabbis

Placement Office

Placement resources for rabbis and congregations

Reconstructionist Educators of North America

Professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations

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The Reconstructionist Network

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Read & Rite

One-stop shop for progressive Jewish books and ritual objects

Placement Office

Placement resources for rabbis and congregations

Havaya Summer Programs

Overnight summer camp and teen Israel experience

Reconstructionist Educators of North America

Professional group for people leading schools in Reconstructionist congregations

Reconstructionist Rabbinical Association

Professional association of Reconstructionist rabbis