Reform Movement Passes Far-Reaching Resolution on Transgender Jews
On Thursday, the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ) unanimously approved the Resolution on the Rights of Transgender and Gender Non-comforming People at its Biennial meeting in Orlando, FL. The declaration follows a history of URJ support for minorities, women, and the gay and lesbian community, including a 1977 resolution that recognizes “the rights of homosexuals.” From 1987-1997, the URJ has passed six related resolutions. According to Reuters, more than 1.5 million North American Jews affiliate with the organization, which “require[s] congregations to consider all candidates for rabbinical jobs, regardless of gender identity.”
The measure also urges public policy changes to make it easier for transgende[r] persons to update passports, voter registrations and birth certificates, and to be identified with pronouns and have access to public restrooms according to their gender identity.
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