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Coming Out

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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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To be recited by the person coming out and those who celebrate them.
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We see each other and we honor our journeys and those yet to come.

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“To see oneself as completely whole in living”

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Prayer honoring one’s gender identity

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“Fierce heeled force of nature
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The rainbow spirit inside of you has been lighting up the world ever since the day you were born

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The Reconstructionist Network

Serving as central organization of the Reconstructionist movement

Training the next generation of groundbreaking rabbis

Modeling respectful conversations on pressing Jewish issues

Curating original, Jewish rituals, and convening Jewish creatives

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