Torah & Sexuality: Jewish Texts & the Joy of Sex
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As part of its mission to recontextualize Judaism for a modern LGBTQ community, GLOE - The Kurlander Program for GLBTQ Outreach & Engagement at the Edlavitch DCJCC is presenting the Torah & Sexuality series of Jewish learning classes on the 3rd Tuesday of every month through June 2018. Each class will explore a different topic in Judaism that relates to sexual relations, identity, and/or expression — presented in a contemporary queer context by various rabbis and other Jewish educators. Classes are generally structured to provide an introduction of topical source texts with roughly a half-hour of chavruta (small group study) followed by another half-hour of larger group discussion. It is often assumed that religious authorities are prudish, determined to suppress all sexual enjoyment. However, this isn’t necessarily the case in Judaism. Join the Edlavitch DCJCC's Director of Jewish Engagement Darya Watnick and local Jewish educator Becca Benoff in an exploration of classical Jewish texts containing statements ancient rabbis have made about sex that might surprise you. Each class is $10; if cost is a barrier to your participation, please email at gloe@edcjcc.org. This class is also fully inclusive of all, regardless of gender expression, sexual identity, or ability. For accommodation requests, contact gloe@edcjcc.org. About the instructors:
The Kurlander Program for GLBTQ Outreach & Engagement (GLOE) at the Edlavitch DCJCC is the first and only full-time LGBTQ outreach program of any Jewish Community Center in North America. GLOE has been recontextualizing Judaism for a contemporary queer community since its founding by Stuart S. Kurlander over ten years ago. Date:
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