Coming Out & Affirmation

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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An affirmative, creative ritual for coming out to a community.
This prayer includes a version for someone coming out and for someone receiving them.
This Asexual Coming Out Ceremony can be done by any group or congregation, in any setting.
“I stand confident in the knowledge of my identity, / and am proud of my courage to claim it.”
To be recited by the person coming out and those who celebrate them.

We see each other and we honor our journeys and those yet to come.

“To see oneself as completely whole in living”

Prayer honoring one’s gender identity

Printable mikveh guide with blessings and kavannot

“Fierce heeled force of nature
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