LGBTQ Inclusion
Ohr Kodesh embraces the LGBTQ community and welcomes those who identify as LGBTQ to become a part of our congregation.
Our synagogue strives to be ever-mindful of the mitzvah “V’ahavta lerei’acha kamocha,” “Love your neighbor as yourself.” We recognize that we are all created b’tzelem Elokim, in the image of G-d, and that, therefore, all of us are entitled to be treated with kavod, respect.
Ohr Kodesh has partnered with Keshet, a leading national LGBTQ advocacy organization, to help us make our policies, programming, and culture reflect our commitment to inclusivity, and to support and advocate for the LGBTQ community.
The LGBTQ Inclusion Task Force invites adults and teens of any sexual orientation or gender identity to participate in our meetings and to help us plan activities, events, and programs.
For more information, please contact Ed Langer, LGBTQ Task Force chair.
Fri, March 5 2021
21 Adar 5781
Upcoming Events
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Sunday ,
MarMarch 7 , 2021Leadership & Justice: Moses' Early Years
Sunday, Mar 7th 6:45pm to 9:00pm
A dialogue with Dr. Erica Brown and Rabbi Lyle Fishman on leadership and its relationship to Pesach. -
Tuesday ,
MarMarch 9 , 2021
Tuesday, Mar 9th 7:30pm to 9:00pm
A briefing from Jerusalem Post, Washington Bureau Chief, Omri Nahmias. -
Sunday ,
MarMarch 14 , 2021Religion and State in Israel: The Modern Family
Sunday, Mar 14th 12:00pm to 1:30pm
On Marriage, Divorce, and the LGBTQ community in the Jewish Democratic State A panel of Israeli activists discuss legislative challenges facing families in Israel and the struggle of marginalized groups such as Agunot, LGBTQ couples, and immigrants.