Understanding LGBTQIA+, Gender, and Sexuality in the Jewish Community

Hello and welcome to our dedicated space for discussing and supporting LGBTQIA+, gender, and sexuality within the Jewish community. Our site features a diverse range of professionals, therapists, and content focused on understanding and embracing these aspects of identity in the Jewish community.

Unique Considerations of LGBTQIA+, Gender, and Sexuality in the Jewish Community

When individuals within the Jewish community explore or affirm their LGBTQIA+, gender, or sexual identities, which are often shaped by distinct cultural and religious factors, it represents a specific set of considerations faced by this group. Stigma, traditional gender roles, cultural expectations, and religious interpretations can all impact the experience of LGBTQIA+, gender, and sexuality in the Jewish community. Often, cultural and religious factors play a role in how these identities are perceived and navigated. It can affect individuals' sense of self, emotional well-being, relationships, and participation in community life.

Watch the videos below to gain insights from Jewish LGBTQIA+, gender, and sexuality professionals, therapists, and advocates. These resources offer extensive knowledge on supporting these identities within the Jewish community, providing expert guidance and culturally sensitive approaches.

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Understanding the sexuality spectrum

Understanding the sexuality spectrum

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The Orthodox intimacy coach, talking about sex on Instagram

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Professionals Who Specialize in LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics

Danielle Taylor, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC

Dating & Relationship Therapist

  • 💙 Warm
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Lauren Hofstatter, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Think good and it will be good

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 💪 Challenging

Elliott Blitenthal

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Your vision will become clear only when you can look into your own heart. -Carl Jung

  • 🧘 Calm
  • 🎯 Direct
  • 🌎 Holistic
  • 💪 Challenging

Yosef Reich, Psy.D.

Therapist, Doctor of Psychology

Be yourself - everyone else is taken!

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Hannah Pasternak

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

I work with adolescents and adults of all ages to make tangible progress towards the life you envision for yourself

  • 💙 Warm
  • 🤝 Collaborative
  • 💡 Solution-oriented
  • 😃 Humorous

Brooke English

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, RYT

Eliezer Schwadron, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW-R

  • 🥇 Empowering

Penina Flug, LCSW

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Love isnt the icing on the cake its a basic need like oxygen and water. Dr Susan Johnson

  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm
  • 👂 Listener
  • 🤝 Collaborative

Eli Goldberg

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, CASAC

I'm only accepting clients currently for short-term treatment, as I am in and out of Miluim.

  • 🧘 Calm
  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🙏 Spiritual

Mattie Chein

Therapist, Licensed Master Social Worker, LMSW

The secret to change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old but on building the new.

  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 💙 Warm
  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🎨 Creative

Talia Gutlove, LCSW, C-PST

Therapist, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Practice Progress, NOT Perfection

  • 💭 Open minded
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🎯 Direct
  • 💙 Warm

Ari Lewis, LMHC

Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor

People who need people are the luckiest people in the world.--Barbra Streisand

  • 💙 Warm
  • 😃 Humorous
  • 🥇 Empowering
  • 🐣 Out of the box

Understanding and Supporting LGBTQIA+, Gender, and Sexuality within the Jewish Community

LGBTQIA+, gender, and sexual identities are important aspects of human experience across various communities, including unique considerations faced within the Jewish community. While the broader understanding of these identities exists, the intricacies of cultural norms, religious practices, and community dynamics within the Jewish community add layers of complexity. Navigating LGBTQIA+, gender, and sexuality within the Jewish community can affect individuals regardless of age, background, or stage of life, highlighting the need for awareness and tailored support.

Strategies for Supporting LGBTQIA+, Gender, and Sexuality in the Jewish Community

Effective support for Jewish individuals exploring or affirming their LGBTQIA+, gender, or sexual identities necessitates approaches that are culturally and religiously attuned. This encompasses therapy that respects religious beliefs and cultural practices, community support networks that provide a sense of belonging and understanding, and accessible resources for identity affirmation. Tailored programs and educational initiatives are developed to address the specific facets of LGBTQIA+, gender, and sexuality within the Jewish community. It's crucial to seek professional guidance to navigate these considerations effectively, ensuring a path towards self-acceptance, well-being, and community inclusion. It's important to note that our professionals are experts in their fields, bringing both specialized knowledge and a deep understanding of cultural nuances to their work

Our directory features professionals, including Therapists, Psychiatrists & Coaches, who offer culturally sensitive support for those navigating LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics within the Jewish community.

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