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Feb 2016 26

The White House Jewish Liaison Who Waves the Rainbow Flag

Matt Nosanchuk, White House’s representative to the Jewish community, discusses Hanukkah parties, the Iran deal, and his personal pride in Obama’s same-sex marriage push.

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The White House Jewish Liaison Who Waves the Rainbow Flag
Feb 2016 2

Why I Like Purim as a Queer, Secular Jew

Starting this Saturday at sundown is the Jewish holiday of Purim, a celebration of Persian Jews’ resilience in the face of an impending extermination. Growing up, I always enjoyed the holiday, which included costumes and hamentashen (triangular fruit-filled cookies), but I’ve come to form a deeper appreciation about it as a queer, secular Jewish adult. Here’s why:

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Why I Like Purim as a Queer, Secular Jew
Jan 2016 18

Gay Jewish Group With Israel Ties Booted From LGBT Conference in Pinkwashing Feud

A group of American and Israeli LGBTQ Jews that was scheduled to appear at the largest conference of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer activists in the United States this week has been booted from the event because of pressure by anti-Israeli activists, the group says.

View the original at Haaretz
Gay Jewish Group With Israel Ties Booted From LGBT Conference in Pinkwashing Feud