Havruta

Havruta - Religious Gays is a religious group of Jewish gay men, who grew up in Orthodox communities, and who work to improve inclusive language and advance dialogue about LGBTQ+ in the religious Jewish community. Mission statement: Advancing the true and complete acceptance of LGBTQ+ in the religious community, as individuals and families. Creating a religious queer community that allows for and creates a way of life with those values. We of Havruta believe: That we are entitled to live full and out lives that fit our sexual orientations and gender identities. That it is our right to carry out religious lifestyles both as individuals and as a community. That we should be able to be out and not closeted. That it is the obligation of the religious public to accept LGBTQ+ people and their families as full members of the community. That there is a need to connect the religious community and the LGBTQ+ community.