CBST's Transforming Beitecha Conference
Materials from CBST's March 6-7, 2010 conference for rabbinical and cantorial students on creating LGBTQ ritual, spiritual, and pastoral homes. Find schedule, presenter biographies, and educational materials here.
Transforming Beitecha Conference - Keynote Address - Rabbi Sharon Kleinbaum
Transforming Beitecha Conference, CBST, March 7, 2010
Transforming Beitecha Conference Overview
While there have been many strides in advancing the position of LGBTQ individuals within Judaism over the past 30 years, many clergy do not yet know how to adequately deal with the nuance of queer and trans people’s lives. Even though a rabbi may give a sermon about marriage equality on Shabbat, she may not know how to perform a ritual for someone transitioning genders or coming out.
The conference and the materials on this page explore adapting and developing rituals, exploring queer and trans history, pastoral care, and much more. They are made possible by a grant from the Arcus Foundation.
Transforming Beitecha Conference Schedule
Schedule for weekend. See workshop descriptions for list of workshops taking place during each session, and for presenter bios.
Transforming Beitecha Conference Workshop Descriptions and Presenter Biographies
Descriptions of the workshops being held during each session, and information about the people leading them.
Video, audio, and print materials on transforming Jewish ritual to include and celebrate LGBT lives.