Transgender

As Supreme Court's term nears its end, three major Trump rulings are due

The court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, has seven disputes still to be resolved, and has set Monday as its next day to issue rulings.

US President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address during a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber at the Capitol on February 24, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump delivered his address days after the Supreme Court struck down the administration's tariff strategy.
 Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 5, 2025.

Israel's enemies are my enemies, so why can't Democrats see that? - opinion

Israeli flag and rainbow flag being waved at Tel Aviv Pride Parade, June 25 2021

Anti-LGBTQ violence in Israel rose sharply in 2025, national queer and trans violence report finds

A PERSON wearing a rainbow mask is seen during the Brooklyn Liberation's Protect Trans Youth event in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, US, June 13, 2021.

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy


Rachel Levine issues call ‘to stand against bullying’ at Israel Embassy event

Rachel Levine is the openly transgender Jewish deputy secretary of health in the Biden administration.

 Assistant Secretary for Health Rachel Levine in uniform as an admiral, in Washington DC on the day of her swearing-in, Oct. 29, 2021.

Elon Musk's child seeks name change to sever ties with father

"I no longer live with or wish to be related to my biological father in any way, shape or form."

WHICH ELON MUSK was behind the seemingly out-of-the-blue decision to buy Twitter?

One-third of Israelis unwilling to work, study with transgender people - poll

Two-thirds of Israelis feel that Israeli society is not tolerant of the trans community.

 Members of the LGBTQ+ community and supporters participate in a protest march in support of the transgender community, in Tel Aviv on July 22, 2018.

Would you give up on orgasm? - opinion

Why are medical experts encouraging young children to embark on massively disruptive procedures that could prevent them from enjoying some of the greatest pleasures of living?

 GENDER DYSPHORIC kids who take puberty blockers may never be able to orgasm.

Jewish summer camp veterans are opening a camp for trans kids

Berkowitz is working to create a different kind of summer camp experience for children — and staff — who are LGBTQ.

 Campers and staff gather around the bonfire at Camp Manitowa, the host site of Camp Indigo Point.

Alabama passes bill making some transgender healthcare a felony

The legislation is the latest in a flurry of measures in Republican-led states dealing with transgender youth.

Capitol Building, Mongomery, Alabama.

Ex-Hasidic trans activist Abby Stein photographed by Annie Leibovitz

Abby Stein is an activist for LGBTQ+ inclusion in Jewish communities and beyond.

US photographer Annie Leibovitz poses for a photograph during a press preview of her exhibition 'WOMEN: New Portraits' at Wapping Hydraulic Power Station in London, Britain, January 13, 2016.

Bills attacking LGBTQ rights are an assault on Jewish values, teens

Among over 100 pending anti-LGBTQ bills are the recently passed “Don’t Say Gay Bill” in Florida and the terrifying equation of trans-affirming health care with child abuse by the governor of Texas.

LGBTQ flag

Texas judge blocks probes of transgender kids' parents

The ruling marks a victory for LGBTQ groups opposing proposals in dozens of US states to criminalize the provision of gender-affirming treatment to trans youth.

The US and Texas State flags fly over the Texas State Capitol in Austin

I’m a queer Mizrahi Jew who left NY Orthodoxy. This ‘bubby’ took me in - opinion

I went to Bubby Roz’s home to find comfort. I didn’t expect her to open her home to me, but she welcomed me to live with her, like a one-eyed cat receiving warm milk.

 'Bubby and Me'