Open Hearts Open Doors Videos

During the month of Pride and throughout the year, the Jewish Community creates spaces where LGBTQ+ can feel open and safe to share their identities and be recognized and celebrated for who they are.

Hear from community members and spiritual leaders about their commitment to welcoming all with open hearts and doors.

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Congregation Brith Shalom
Congregation Beth Isreal
Congregation Emanu El
Congregation Or Ami
Congregation Shma Koleinu

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Our Commitment.

Carl E. Josehart

CEO, Alexander JFS and Rabbi Ranon Teller, Congregation Brith Shalom

Cantor Kenneth Feibush

Congregation Beth Israel

Rabbi Pam Silk

Congregation Emanu El

Sasha and Kevin Alexander

Community Volunteers

Rabbi Gideon Estes

Congregation Or Ami

Rabbi Hausman-Weiss

Congregation Shma Koleinu

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