Twice blessed : on being lesbian, gay, and Jewish

by Christie Balka

Other authorsAndy Rose
Paper Book, 1989

LCC

BM729.H65 T85

Status

Available

Call number

BM729.H65 T85

Publication

Boston : Beacon Press, c1989.

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.
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Awards

Lambda Literary Award (Nominee — 1989)

Language

Physical description

x, 305 p.; 24 inches

ISBN

0807079081 / 9780807079089

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