Rockville Open House is one of many resources available in the local community and on the internet for LGBT Jewish teens. Here are some helpful links:
Bet Mishpachah (http://www.betmish.org/) is a congregation in Washington, DC for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Jews and all who wish to participate in an inclusive, egalitarian, and mutually supportive community. Our membership is comprised of singles, couples, and families, and is open to everyone, regardless of religious affiliation, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Equality Maryland (http://www.equalitymaryland.org/) lobbies in Annapolis and across the state to create equal protection under the law for LGBT Marylanders and their families; to eliminate prejudice and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity through outreach, education, research, community organizing, training and coalition building; and to utilize our Political Action Committee (PAC) to elect fair minded candidates.
Gay-Straight Alliance Network (http://www.gsanetwork.org/) is a youth leadership organization that connects school-based Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) to each other and community resources through peer support, leadership development, and training.
GLOE (http://washingtondcjcc.org/social-networks/gloe/) As the GLBT portal of the 16th Street J, The Kurlander Program for GLBT Outreach and Engagement (GLOE) engages metropolitan Washington’s GLBT Jewish community by sponsoring original programming and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment at the Washington DCJCC.
GLSEN (http://www.glsen.org), the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. Established in 1990, GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes to creating a more vibrant and diverse community.
The Institute for Judaism and Sexual Orientation (IJSO) at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (http://huc.edu/ijso/) is a unique entity within the Jewish community with its explicit mission of preparing Jewish leadership with the capacity, compassion and skills to change congregational attitudes, policies, and, indeed, Jewish society so as to include each and every Jew, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. By encouraging dialogue on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues among the organizational arms of the Reform Movement in the United States, Israel and the rest of the world, as well as with local and national educational and social service organizations, the Institute will create a unique space where Jewish tradition, ethics and values combine in the spirit of social justice, holiness and community.
Keshet's (http://keshetonline.org/) mission is to ensure that gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Jews are fully included in all parts of the Jewish community. Nationally, Keshet offers support, training, and resources to create a Jewish community that welcomes and affirms GLBT Jews. Keshet’s resource page is extensive for both Jewish and secular resources on all LGBTQ topics: www.keshetonline.org/resources/
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) (http://www.pflag.org) is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG National Office, located in Washington, D.C., the national Board of Directors and 13 Regional Directors
Rainbow Youth Alliance (http://infowebpage.org/rya) (Howard County, MD) provides a safe space for youth (up to age 22) who are Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered (GLBT), as well as their allies. Unlike ROH, which is a casual meeting space, RYA is a facilitated support group. Meetings are 7:30pm on the 2nd & 4th Tues. of the month, at Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD.
The Trevor Project (http://www.thetrevorproject.org/) is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.
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Bet Mishpachah (http://www.betmish.org/) is a congregation in Washington, DC for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Jews and all who wish to participate in an inclusive, egalitarian, and mutually supportive community. Our membership is comprised of singles, couples, and families, and is open to everyone, regardless of religious affiliation, sexual orientation, or gender identity.
Equality Maryland (http://www.equalitymaryland.org/) lobbies in Annapolis and across the state to create equal protection under the law for LGBT Marylanders and their families; to eliminate prejudice and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity through outreach, education, research, community organizing, training and coalition building; and to utilize our Political Action Committee (PAC) to elect fair minded candidates.
Gay-Straight Alliance Network (http://www.gsanetwork.org/) is a youth leadership organization that connects school-based Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) to each other and community resources through peer support, leadership development, and training.
GLOE (http://washingtondcjcc.org/social-networks/gloe/) As the GLBT portal of the 16th Street J, The Kurlander Program for GLBT Outreach and Engagement (GLOE) engages metropolitan Washington’s GLBT Jewish community by sponsoring original programming and fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment at the Washington DCJCC.
GLSEN (http://www.glsen.org), the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network, is the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe schools for all students. Established in 1990, GLSEN envisions a world in which every child learns to respect and accept all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. GLSEN seeks to develop school climates where difference is valued for the positive contribution it makes to creating a more vibrant and diverse community.
The Institute for Judaism and Sexual Orientation (IJSO) at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (http://huc.edu/ijso/) is a unique entity within the Jewish community with its explicit mission of preparing Jewish leadership with the capacity, compassion and skills to change congregational attitudes, policies, and, indeed, Jewish society so as to include each and every Jew, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. By encouraging dialogue on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender issues among the organizational arms of the Reform Movement in the United States, Israel and the rest of the world, as well as with local and national educational and social service organizations, the Institute will create a unique space where Jewish tradition, ethics and values combine in the spirit of social justice, holiness and community.
Keshet's (http://keshetonline.org/) mission is to ensure that gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender Jews are fully included in all parts of the Jewish community. Nationally, Keshet offers support, training, and resources to create a Jewish community that welcomes and affirms GLBT Jews. Keshet’s resource page is extensive for both Jewish and secular resources on all LGBTQ topics: www.keshetonline.org/resources/
Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) (http://www.pflag.org) is a national non-profit organization with over 200,000 members and supporters and over 500 affiliates in the United States. This vast grassroots network is cultivated, resourced and serviced by the PFLAG National Office, located in Washington, D.C., the national Board of Directors and 13 Regional Directors
Rainbow Youth Alliance (http://infowebpage.org/rya) (Howard County, MD) provides a safe space for youth (up to age 22) who are Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered (GLBT), as well as their allies. Unlike ROH, which is a casual meeting space, RYA is a facilitated support group. Meetings are 7:30pm on the 2nd & 4th Tues. of the month, at Owen Brown Interfaith Center, 7246 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD.
The Trevor Project (http://www.thetrevorproject.org/) is determined to end suicide among LGBTQ youth by providing life-saving and life-affirming resources including our nationwide, 24/7 crisis intervention lifeline, digital community and advocacy/educational programs that create a safe, supportive and positive environment for everyone.
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