Keshet in the News

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Jan 2017 1

‘Transparent’ writer lauds ‘mikvah’ move to inclusion

Mayyim Hayyim Living Waters Community Mikveh here has some Hollywood magic on its side this Mother’s Day. Faith Soloway, a writer and producer on Amazon’s hit show, “Transparent,” encouraged people to give to Mayyim Hayyim for the holiday, which is of particular significance to her family.

View the original at The Jewish Advocate
‘Transparent’ writer lauds ‘mikvah’ move to inclusion
Jan 2017 1

Trans Jews Belong Here

In response to the Trump Administration, Jewish LGBTQ education and advocacy agency Keshet has launched a campaign urging support and protection for transgender youth in the community.

View the original at Tablet
Trans Jews Belong Here
Nov 2016 4

Jewish groups get $1.7M for inclusion

The San Francisco based Jim Joseph Foundation awarded a pair of local Jewish organizations two grants worth a combined $1.675 million for programs aimed at including more LGBTQ youth in Jewish life and diverse learners at Jewish day schools.

View the original at The Jewish Advocate
Jewish groups get $1.7M for inclusion