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LGBT Jewish Clergy Gather for Historic Retreat in San Francisco

Started by Shana A, December 09, 2014, 09:27:00 AM

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December 09, 2014, 09:27:00 AM
LGBT Jewish Clergy Gather for Historic Retreat in San Francisco
A retreat for LGBT clergy is bringing together more than 60 rabbis and students for theological discussions and community building.
BY Stevie St. John
December 06 2014 7:00 AM ET

http://www.advocate.com/politics/religion/2014/12/06/lgbt-jewish-clergy-gather-historic-retreat-san-francisco

The first event of its kind, an LGBTQI Jewish Clergy Retreat is bringing together more than 60 clergy members and students Sunday through Wednesday in San Francisco. Participants represent different branches of Judaism as well as various ages and experience levels, and they hail from four different countries: Germany, Israel, Canada and the U.S.

"This is such an historic event," said Rabbi Debra Kolodny, who said the last time LGBT Jewish clergy gathered it was a small group, not necessarily a formal conference — and it took place years, if not decades ago. "For me, it's just like getting together this brilliant heart, mind, soul trust. ... It came from my desire to create the opportunity for all of us to be together."
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