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Publication
Beacon Press (1991), Paperback, 320 pages
Description
Gay and lesbian Jews discuss their lives, Jewish heritage, and reactions to discrimination.
User reviews
LibraryThing member simchaboston
Eclectic and informative, if somewhat dated. The essays here tackle various aspects of what it's like to be a gay or lesbian Jew -- or at least, what it used to be like. Aside from the ultra-Orthodox, the various congregational movements have evolved a lot since this book came out, endorsing
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equality and even allowing rabbis to conduct marriage ceremonies if they wish. So quite a bit of this book just doesn't apply anymore (and thank God for that). However, this is still a useful survey with many honest and heartfelt pieces which should inspire people to keep things moving in the right direction. Show Less
Awards
Lambda Literary Award (Nominee — 1989)