Jul 25, 2011 | Eshel in the News
Does liberal Judaism benefit from seeing gays as the 'other'? Representations of sameness help prompt empathy. But depictions of difference may help us come to terms with our phobias and prejudices so that empathy can actually take root. The recent law in New York state allowing gays and lesbians to marry took effect on Sunday. [more]
May 27, 2011 | Eshel in the News
Why Orthodox Jews Should Not Oppose Legalizing Same Sex Marriage On May 23 2011 several prominent Orthodox Jewish organizations issued ajoint statement declaring their opposition to legalizing same sex-marriage. The brief statement is as follows: On the issue of legalizing same-sex marriage, the Orthodox Jewish world speaks with one voice, loud and clear: We oppose the [more]
