Orthodox Rabbis Sign Declaration of Acceptance


Orthodox Rabbis Sign Declaration of Acceptance

Orthodox Rabbis Sign Declaration of Acceptance
A group of approximately 150 Orthodox rabbis have signed and issued a statement which list 12 reasons why gay men and lesbians should be accepted within the Orthodox community.
The statement reads:
“Embarrassing, harassing or demeaning someone with a homosexual orientation or same-sex attraction is a violation of Torah prohibitions that embody the deepest values of Judaism.”
and..
“Jews with homosexual orientations or same sex-attractions should be welcomed as full members of the synagogue and school community.”
This is a huge step forward for a both the Orthodox Jewish and gay communitie

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