The acclaimed poet’s new book is her most exquisite and unnerving yet
Since I came out as transgender, I’ve never felt more Jewish
Joy Ladin’s new book, ‘Soul of the Stranger,’ explores her intimate connection with God
Traditional rituals have become more inclusive and embracing
The writer and scholar on transgender issues in the Orthodox community, inclusion, and why Yom Kippur is her favorite Jewish holiday
Students are challenging the Modern Orthodox school’s traditional stance on LGBT issues
Rabbis, writers, and poets select essential LGBT titles for Jewish readers
Praying on the side with their chosen gender is a quiet political statement for some, and a personal milestone for others
As they produce ‘The Whale That Ate Jonah,’ members dish about Chabad, circumcision, and the time they performed in an S&M dungeon
Websites, blogs, Facebook groups, and online support groups offer the chance to connect without the risk of ‘going public’
New memoirs by transgender authors Kate Bornstein and Joy Ladin illustrate the power of religion to shape how people construct their identities
Our On the Bookshelf columnist does penance for some sins of omission
What it meant for one person, born male, to become a woman
