Coming Out & Affirmation

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As gay, lesbian, transgender, asexual, bisexual, and gender-nonconforming Jews have gained more acceptance within the Jewish community, we have sought a Jewish way to “come out”either publicly to our congregations, or privately to our families. Here you will find coming-out ceremonies, prayers, rituals, and personal stories.

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A collection of LGBTQ+ blessings, poems, prayers, rituals, and kavanot.
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“I ask for G-d’s favor and protection upon me / As I come out.”
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A template from which individuals who are coming out can choose rituals and prayers to construct a coming out ceremony.
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A ritualized way to come out to people of your choosing.
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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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