Another proof on the fact that any form of orthodoxy is the only way to religious extremism and fundamentalism. LevGadol ... Pride ... rights ... Pride ... ...
I too am new to the list. I joined some time ago but never saw an entry until today. Chanukah Sameach! I was born frum but my parents went politically radical...
That is insane. My boyfriend ran screaming from an Haredi yeshiva when he was 16. Now we daven in a Lubavitch shul where, B"H, we've been treated very well ......
Hello everyone, I am a non-Jewish and non-gay male working to create a Jewish library in Lithuania. It will be designed to promote not only tolerance of Jews...
Hi, I'm a 35 y-o gay man in a lifelong commitment with a Jewish born partner. We'll have been together for 4 years April 22! His mother is Jewish but he...
Wyman, I am so very excited about the work you are doing in respect to promoting tolerance and acceptance of Jewish and Gay people. Your library project in...
Hi Michael, Thank you so much for your incredibly kind words of support. I do not know why it is but I have always despised prejudice in all its forms. Why...
Hi Michael, I look forward to doing my small part in the fight against both anti-Semitism and homophobia. It is a battle worth taking up even if I can only...
The old adage of "To thine own self be true" is something I think we all should consider living by. I reject any congregation or group that insists I pretend...
Hello everyone, Here I am in the Jerusalem of Lithuania. I hope that everyone is doing well and please feel free to write. Always nice to receive email...
Is there anything we can do to help the library? Randy _____ From: gayandjewish@yahoogroups.com [mailto:gayandjewish@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Wyman Brent ...
Hi Randy, Thanks for writing. As to what anyone can do, getting out the word about the library and my website will help a lot. I would also like to see more...
Thanks for you good wishes, Wyman. Yes, things are somewhat difficult these days. My pain level is increasing exponentially, and I cannot get through the day...
KINKYJEWS AND THE KGB BAR PRESENT An Evening of Jewish Lit-Erotica Featuring: MARTY BECKERMAN, MICHAEL DOLAN, SUSANNAH PERLMAN, SAM J. MILLER, MARGOT LEITMAN,...
The interview with delfi.lt is online now. I must say that it is very well done. I am just so relieved that I do not look and sound like a total idiot. The...
From http://www.jta.org/cgi-bin/iowa/breaking/106905.html <http://www.jta.org/cgi-bin/iowa/breaking/106905.html> Published: 02/11/2008 Israel expanded criteria...
Wyman, my friend, those photos are magnificent. Please forgive my ignorance, but is the Tolerance Centre an actual part of the library, or is it a separate...
This is such excellent news, in my opinion. The whole world is slowly, but very surely, beginning to recognize gays as actually being significant and valid...
Hi Michael, The Tolerance Center was set up and is operated by the staff of the Vilna Gaon Jewish Museum. I had absolutely nothing to do with it. The library...
what do you do if you aren't out. How do you meet people? I realize there are different functions but if someone sees me who is straight going to a function my...
Pauline, you are in a very difficult situation, to say the least. Of course, I have no idea where you live, or why you feel your life would be a mess if anyone...
Dearest Pauline, What a good question! I assume that you are not gay but support a gay person's choice to be who they are. If that's the case, there are lots ...
I'm sure getting alot of response? I was just wondering to meet a friend. Keep it totally platonic. Get to know someone. No holding hands or anything. I live...
thanks for your help! Pauline ... From: Ray Ray77025@... Date: Thu, 14 Feb 2008 21:52:24 -0000 To: gayandjewish@yahoogroups.com Subject: [Gay and Jewish]...
Here is the piece I wrote for Michael's absolutely fabulous newsletter. Thanks to Michael and Arnold. http://216.247.116.102/tgmegillah/nfeatures.asp?id=233...
You are most welcome, Wyman. And thank you for providing the link to the story to the members or this group. We are always happy to receive new subscribers...