The Holy Closet – Chicago Film Screening and Panel

What does the wedding ceremony of two religious Jewish gay men look like? Or a family of two mothers and 4 children? Or the pregnancy of a trans religious man? These are some of the questions raised in The Holy Closet, a marvelous film by Moran Nakar and Avigail Sperber. The film features seven stories depicting life cycle moments of LGBTQ Jews who chose to remain religious, building their daily lives, relationships, and families according to Jewish tradition.

Join Eshel for a film screening at the Skokie Theatre on Thursday June 11th.  This is a celebratory, poignant and often funny representation of the lives of queer Jews who are reshaping Orthodoxy in Israel. After the film, author/educator Rabbi Steve Greenberg will be joined by a panel of local Orthodox community members who will help us to explore an American version of this film’s message.  Please join Carol Gore, an Orthodox mom of multiple gay children, Richard Kahn, an out and active leader in his Orthodox community and Rabbi Aaron Finkelstein of Anshei Shalom, for a moving and engaging evening!

Since we have limited seating, please register for a seat. Tickets are $10.