Transgender
The warmth of community, the heat of hostility: Yona Speidel’s Jewish journey
“Zionism is not a dirty word,” wrote Speidel in a social media post. “It is the belief in Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state.”
SCOTUS upholds state bans on transgender sports participation, paving way for further restrictions
As Supreme Court's term nears its end, three major Trump rulings are due
Israel's enemies are my enemies, so why can't Democrats see that? - opinion
Vladimir Putin signs law banning gender changes in Russia
The law also bans post-surgery transgender people from adopting children and annuls the marriages of post-surgery transgender people.
Gender affirming surgery performed for first time in northern Israel
The Galilee Medical Center conducted the gender affirming surgeries in collaboration with the Sheba Medical Center.
Israeli embassy in Washington throws LGBTQ Pride party
Ambassador Herzog stressed "we must actively take a stand against those voices...who seek to spread intolerance and bigotry."
US court strikes down Florida transgender health rule
US district court judges elsewhere have blocked state laws banning gender-affirming care in Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana and Oklahoma.
US judge in Florida blocks enforcement of state ban on gender-affirming care
A federal judge in Florida partially blocked the state from enforcing its ban on gender-affirming care, stating that the law was motivated by bigotry.
Support is the only healthy approach towards those with gender dysphoria - opinion
Regulating or demeaning the struggle that individuals have with their gender identity only causes increased anxiety, depression and pain.
Trans activists shut down controversial book launch, sparking free speech debate
A trans activist said the book was dangerous because it's meant for parents and family acceptance is essential for trans people.
'Transparent' musical seeks to transcend TV show's rocky ending
The Amazon Prime Video TV series “Transparent” was also called by many “the most Jewish show on TV.”
DeSantis signs Florida ban on gender-affirming treatment for transgender minors
In addition to Florida, at least 14 other states have banned treatments for transgender youth.
Jewish woman inspired lawmaker's speech against anti-trans laws
Pamela Stevenson said her conversations with Zahava Kurland have made her attuned to Jewish sensibilities.
