Queer Jews Gather in New York Oct 31-Nov 2

Queer Shabbaton New York
October 31-November 2, 2008
New York, NY

Join Nehirim for an urban retreat of culture, creativity, and community for GLBT Jews, partners, and allies. This is a Shabbaton like you’ve never experienced before, featuring:

• Pluralistic, alternative community of queer Jews of all ages, religious stripes, and political affiliations
• Workshops and presentations on gender and Judaism, sexuality, politics, spirituality, and more
• Programs and pricing that ensure that everyone is included, with full scholarships for students
• A wide range of spiritual options, from yoga and meditation to traditional davening and text study
• Lots of good food and free time to enjoy Halloween weekend in NYC!

Last year, 140 queer Jews (plus partners and allies) joined Nehirim for the first Queer Shabbaton New York, and they had to turn many people away. Don’t be left out!

To register online, click here.

[Nehirim is a national, nondenominational organization which creates innovative programming, builds community, and offers authentic, life-affirming spiritual paths for Jewish members of sexual or gender minorities. At their weekend retreats and other programs, they create transformative spiritual and cultural community, and celebrate the unique gifts of being Jewish and queer.

The core idea of Nehirim is that being queer and Jewish is a gift, not a predicament. They have unique perspectives on God, community, love, Torah, and Israel -- and they have a remarkable, hidden history of generations of scholars, mystics, and poets. Nehirim is about celebrating our gifts, building our community, and inspiring queer Jews of all ages, backgrounds, and levels of observance to claim their heritage.  Visit them online at www.Nehirim.org]