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Yeshiva University accepts an LGBTQ club, sort of
At the crux of the legal dispute was whether Yeshiva is a “religious corporation” under New York law. The state’s appellate ...
The Forward on MSN1d
Rabbis revolt over LGBTQ+ club, exposing fight over queer acceptance at Yeshiva University
A settlement between Yeshiva University and its LGBTQ club has sparked backlash from revered Orthodox Judaism authorities.
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‘Regret,’ ‘deep’ apology from Yeshiva president, senior rabbi after LGBT club declares victory
My position, then as now, emphatically rejects the ideology, lifestyle and behaviors which the LGBTQ term represents,” wrote one of the university’s most senior rabbis.The post ‘Regret,’ ‘deep’ apolog ...
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Yeshiva University will recognize LGBTQ+ student club after years of dispute
NEW YORK (AP) — Yeshiva University in New York has agreed to recognize an LGBTQ+ student club after years of legal disputes that at one point reached the U.S. Supreme Court. The university said ...
The best age to get married, have kids and retire, according to people around the world
A recent Pew Research Center survey found that, across 18 mostly middle-income countries, the average age people name when ...
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President says Pride values 'antithetical' to Yeshiva U
Days after Yeshiva University announced that it would recognize a club supporting LGBTQ students, its president said the values espoused by a typical “Pride” club are “antithetical” to the school.
The Times of Israel3d
Why do US Jews leave Orthodoxy? A new study tries to map out the reasons
A survey of 29 formerly religious subjects by the Orthodox Union concludes synagogues and schools must adopt more inclusive mindsets while parents should provide clear support ...