transgender

Jewish woman inspired lawmaker's speech against anti-trans laws

Pamela Stevenson said her conversations with Zahava Kurland have made her attuned to Jewish sensibilities.

By RON KAMPEAS/JTA
04/04/2023

Australia to promote law banning Nazi salute in coming months

Transgender rights activists clashed with neo-Nazis in Melbourne after an anti-transgender activist sought to address supporters at the parliament building.

19/03/2023

LGBTQ+ yeshiva to publish collection of trans Jewish legal opinions

The release of the essays comes at a time when US lawmakers are targeting trans people and their rights, in some cases instigating fights that have heavily involved rabbis and their families.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
18/03/2023

Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to stand down with no clear successor

After nearly 10 years at the forefront of Scottish politics, Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon's time is coming to a bumpy end.

By REUTERS
15/02/2023

Missouri Jewish leaders advocate for trans rights at state legislature

Eight bills were heard that would restrict trans children from participating in sports that align with their gender identity and limit their access to specialized medical care.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
04/02/2023

Israeli transgender boy to be transferred out of religious school - report

The 8-year-old transgender boy studying at a religious boys' school in Givat Shmuel was assigned female at birth.

Transgender woman who lost yeshiva job is excluded from YU-affiliated Orthodox synagogue

The Shenk Shul is housed at Yeshiva University, the Modern Orthodox flagship in New York City that was locked in battle with students over whether they could form an LBGTQ club.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
11/01/2023
A lethal injection room at San Quentin Prison in California

US executes first transgender inmate

Nearly 20 years after Amber McLaughlin murdered her former girlfriend, the state of Missouri has put her to death. She is the first transgender woman to be executed in the US.

04/01/2023
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