After Noach’s last post, I wanted to let everyone know about an upcoming class I am teaching on Transgender Education at CBST.

No previous knowledge of Judaism or gender issues necessary… People of all (or no) faiths and genders welcome! The first session on Feb 22 at 6:30pm is particularly applicable to all. I would love to have you there.
Onwards, Elliot

Where : Congregation Beth Simchat Torah Synagogue (CBST), 57 Bethune St., New York, NY 10014
When: Thursdays, Feb. 22 and March 1, 6:30-7:55pm

Sliding fee: $2-$14 (No one turned away for lack of funds)

To register: Call 212.929.9498 x14

Toward a Jewish Liberation Theology for Men, Women and Everybody Else
(This class is open to all CBST members and to the general public)
In Jewish sacred texts there are at least six different genders. In this class we will explore these texts and ask a number of questions: What are the spiritual implications of expanding our understandings of sex and gender in Judaism? How can Jewish sacred texts help us create vibrant modern communities that welcome transgender, gender non-conforming and intersex people? And, finally, what are the theological implications of these texts for people of all genders?

Trans “Tachklis” (practicalities)
(This session is open to all transgender, intersex, gender queer, gender nonconforming people and our allies who would like to be involved with gender issues at CBST)
This session will use the previous week’s class as a spring-board for visioning the next steps the community wants to take to become even more supportive of gender diversity. Topics covered will include: education, outreach, pastoral support and spiritual direction, ritual/liturgy, institutional policies and political action. This will be a working session with concrete action steps.