June is Pride month—a time to celebrate the fullness of who we are, to affirm the dignity of everyone, and to reflect on what it means to build communities of connection. At TBE, we believe in doing that work rooted in the Jewish value of b’tzelem elohim, the belief that everyone is created in the image of God.
As a queer Jewish educator, I feel proud to be part of a temple that is committed to showing up for LGBTQ+ folks, not just this month, but all year long. Whether through celebration, learning, or taking action, we invite you to join us in making Pride month meaningful at TBE and beyond.
Celebrate Pride with TBE!
Pride March: This Saturday, June 14, TBE will be marching with Keshet and other local Jewish communities in Boston Pride! Learn more and register
Pride Shabbat at TBE: Join us on Friday, June 27 for Pride Shabbat at TBE. We’ll celebrate queer Jewish voices and reflect on what it means to be an inclusive spiritual community. We’ll also be giving out pronoun stickers for name tags! Come join us!
Other Ways to Celebrate Pride this Month!
There are so many ways to honor and uplift LGBTQ+ folks, especially those who turn to Jewish spaces as sources of affirmation, safety and meaning. Here are a few small but impactful steps. Small things make a difference!
- Check out Keshet’s 7 Jewish Values for Taking Action and reflect on how our tradition calls us to stand up for justice
- Learn how to counter anti-trans misconceptions with compassion.
- Freshen up on LGBTQ+ language and terminology.
- Invite a friend to march with us or come to Pride Shabbat!