On today’s episode of Justice Matters, co-host Diego Garcia Blum speaks with Miryam Kabakov, co-founder and executive director of Eshel, a national organization that supports LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jews and their families while helping to build Orthodox communities that are more welcoming and inclusive.

Together they discuss: the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jewish women, diverse perspectives from within Orthodox Jewish communities, Eshel’s founding and support networks, Miryam’s own journey coming out in her orthodox community, the role that time can play in changing opinions, the impact of Eshel’s support network for the families of LGBTQ+ persons, advice for LGBTQ Individuals in faith communities.