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Keshet www.keshetonline.org Jamaica Plain, MAMap this

Keshet is a grassroots organization dedicated to creating a fully inclusive Jewish community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) Jews in Greater Boston and across the country. We offer resources, training, and technical assistance for creating change in Jewish communities...

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For more information:

Name: Orly Jacobovits
Position: Community Organizer
Email: fsn/dohmonudirdjAxmsn
Phone: 617-524-9227

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Hineini Education Project  Jamaica Plain, MA (formerly Shalem Education Project) Safe Schools & Supportive Communities: Training, resources, and support for youth, staff, and families to address bias and promote gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender inclusion.

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MA Jewish Safe Schools & Supportive Communities Network  Jamaica Plain, MA A two year program of training, networking, consultations, and self-evaluation using a train-the-trainer model for educators and lay leaders of synagogues and other Jewish educational institutions.

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Transgender Working Group (TWiG)  Jamaica Plain, MA A support and social group for transgender Jews and allies. TWiG also offers educational programs on transgender issues and fosters trans inclusion in Keshet and in the broader Jewish community.

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Tiferet ("Splendor")  Jamaica Plain, MA Social, support, and spiritual programs for formerly or currently Orthodox/traditional GLBTQI Jews and those interested in increasing their knowledge and/or observance of traditional Judaism. Regular monthly gatherings and religious programming.

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Men's Group  Jamaica Plain, MA A discussion, social, and support group for gay, bi, trans, questioning, and queer Jewish men.

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Keshet Volunteers  Wednesday, Jul 02, 2008 Jamaica Plain, MA Keshet is always looking for people who are interested in getting involved in building GLBT Jewish community and working for social change. We are looking for volunteers who can help with: * Facilitating Jewish community trainings and workshops about GLBT issues * Event planning...

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Educators learn ways to welcome GLBT Jews into community  Press coverage of Keshet's first national training institute for Jewish educators.
Boston Spirit - Keshet Profile  Boston Spirit magazine profiled Keshet in their Pride 2008 issue.
Keshet goes from local org to national force  The Jewish Advocate traces Keshet's growth and speaks to the value of our work.

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Keshet Is In Demand  Producing the documentary Hineini: Coming Out in a Jewish High School catalyzed Keshet's "transformation from a small locally focused group to a national advocacy and education organization."

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