Jan 3, 2012 | Eshel in the Media
Nefesh Head Backs Away From ‘Torah Declaration’ On Gays With the controversial idea that gays and lesbians can be “cured” through therapy rippling across the Orthodox Jewish world of late, Rabbi Simcha Feuerman recently found himself in something of a dilemma. The...
Dec 19, 2011 | Eshel in the Media
Orthosexuality The Talmud tells a story about one Rabbi Kahana who hid under the bed of his master, Rabbi Abba (better known as Rav), as the latter was having sex with his wife. Kahana, shocked at the type of frivolous language used by his mentor, commented that Rav...
Dec 14, 2011 | Eshel in the Media
Orthodox rabbinic group won’t take position on reparative therapy for gays NEW YORK (JTA) — The Rabbinical Council of America said it will not take a position on so-called reparative therapy for gays. In a statement released Monday, the RCA, the main umbrella group of...
Dec 8, 2011 | Eshel in the Media
Misguided Rabbinical Priorities Nowadays Orthodoxy is all about sex. Immodesty, promiscuity, homosexuality: the public discourse of the Orthodox Jewish world seems disproportionately to take place in the bedroom, the dressing room, and the closet. Gender is also a...
Dec 8, 2011 | Eshel in the Media
The Case for Companionship A month ago I officiated a Jewish commitment ceremony and civil marriage for two men in Washington, D.C. The event was sensationally reported as a “Gay Orthodox Wedding,” and this news has stirred controversy within the Orthodox community. I...
Dec 7, 2011 | Eshel in the Media
Orthodox Mental Health Workers Seen Changing On Homosexuality Founder of gay Orthodox support group attends Nefesh conference while ‘reparative therapy’ group is absent. The founder of a support group for gay Orthodox youth participated last weekend in a conference...
