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Commentary: Rabbi s women s study group embodies LGBTQA+ freedom
Rabbi Deb Gordon
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Rabbi Deb Gordon celebrates her freedom to be an out lesbian as well as respected religious leader who is proud to be part of an accepting and supportive Jewish community here.Jay Zhang PhotographyShow MoreShow Less
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Rabbi Deb Gordon of Congregation Berinth Sholom in Troy NY leads a group of LGBTQA+ and straight women studying ancient texts of Jewish wisdom.contributedShow MoreShow Less
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For the last three and a half years, I’ve taught a weekly women’s class studying the Jewish text, Pirkei Avot, an 1,800-year-old digest of ancient rabbis’ sayings and ethical maxims. The Pirkei Avot is a favorite text, studied today by both men and women along the whole spectrum from progressive to traditional Jewish communities.
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