Even when I walk into a space that’s very gendered, I know I don’t have to subscribe to that.
When I came out as nonbinary at Cincinnati Hillel, Landon Cohen, a transgender staff member, was there to support me.
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I’m queer, and I’m Jewish. These identities are two very important parts of who I am.
A few weeks ago, Jewish students gathered at Brandeis Hillel for Pride Shabbat. That was very personal for me — to be able to celebrate my queer identity and Jewish identity with my peers.
My Judaism and Queerness Go Together: Monica’s Story
This fall, I hosted a queer Shabbat dinner with 22 students. I looked around and realized that of the 22 people, most were both queer and Jewish, and that was really a special moment for me.
