Reform Movement Affirms Commitment to Transgender Rights
As leaders representing the Reform Jewish Movement, we join together to affirm our unequivocal support for transgender rights.
Transgender Inclusion
Reform Movement Leaders Condemn House Passage of Federal Anti-Transgender Sports Ban
"We condemn the U.S. House of Representatives’ passage of the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act. Despite its name, this bill provides no protections for transgender women and girls and instead prohibits them from participating on sports teams that align with their gender identity."
Reflecting on Transgender Awareness Week in 2021
Transgender Awareness Week is a chance to educate the public. It is important for people who are not part of the trans community to understand the oppression transgender and gender-expansive people face every day. While it is always important to affirm trans identities, Transgender Awareness Week provides an opportunity to center the voices of trans and gender-expansive people.
A Quick Guide to Pronouns
The URJ is dedicated to representing individuals across the gender spectrum, including those who are transgender, nonbinary, and gender non-conforming. An important component of this involves respecting others’ pronouns. If you’re not sure about where to start, here are a few frequently asked questions about pronouns, their relation to gender, and how to properly use them.
Share Your Gender Pronouns: It's a Sign of Welcome!
Connecting with others can be awkward, so we seek out people like us. This strategy can limit our experiences and cut us off from others across lines of difference.