LGBTQ-affirming denominations in Judaism
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The LGBTQ affirming denominations in Judaism are denominations that affirm same-sex relationships are theologically and morally compatible with the Jewish faith, or that leave it up to each synagogue to determine its position on the subject. These denominations may have statements that support the ordination of LGBTQ rabbis, the blessing of same-sex unions or the same-sex marriages.
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Characteristics
Jewish affirming denominations generally have one or more of the following statements about LGBTQ people, or leave it up to each synagogue to determine its position on the subject:[1][2]
- Ordination of LGBTQ rabbis
- Blessing of same-sex unions
- Same-sex marriages
International
| Country | Denomination | Ordination of LGBTQ rabbis | Blessing of same-sex unions | Same-sex marriages | Decisions left to synagogues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 countries [3] | Alliance for Jewish Renewal[4] |  Since 2000 |
Since 2000 |
Since 2000 |
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| 7 countries [5] | Reconstructing Judaism | Since 1984[6] |
Since 1993[7] |
Since 1993 |
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| International [8] | World Council of Synagogues | Since 2006[9] |
Since 2006 |
Since 2012[10] |
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Africa
| Country | Denomination | Ordination of LGBTQ rabbis | Blessing of same-sex unions | Same-sex marriages | Decisions left to synagogues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | South African Union for Progressive Judaism[11] | |
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Since 2007 |
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North America
| Country | Denomination | Ordination of LGBTQ rabbis | Blessing of same-sex unions | Same-sex marriages | Decisions left to synagogues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada and United States | Alliance for Jewish Renewal[12] | Since 2000 |
Since 2000 |
Since 2000 |
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| Canada and United States | Union for Reform Judaism | Since 1990[13] |
Since 2000 [14] |
Since 2000 |
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| Canada and United States | Reconstructing Judaism | Since 1984[15] |
Since 1993[16] |
Since 1993 |
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| United States | Society for Humanistic Judaism[17] | Since 2004 |
Since 2004 |
Since 2004 |
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South America
| Country | Denomination | Ordination of LGBTQ rabbis | Blessing of same-sex unions | Same-sex marriages | Decisions left to synagogues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brazil and Curaçao | Reconstructing Judaism | Since 1984[18] |
Since 1993[19] |
Since 1993 |
|
Europe
| Country | Denomination | Ordination of LGBTQ rabbis | Blessing of same-sex unions | Same-sex marriages | Decisions left to synagogues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany and United Kingdom | Alliance for Jewish Renewal[20] | Since 2000 |
Since 2000 |
Since 2000 |
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| Germany, Italy and Netherlands | Reconstructing Judaism | Since 1984[21] |
Since 1993[22] |
Since 1993 |
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| United Kingdom | Progressive Judaism (United Kingdom)[23] | Since 2005 |
Since 2005 |
Since 2012 |
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Oceania and Asia
| Country | Denomination | Ordination of LGBTQ rabbis | Blessing of same-sex unions | Same-sex marriages | Decisions left to synagogues |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia and South Korea | Alliance for Jewish Renewal[24] | Since 2000 |
Since 2000 |
Since 2000 |
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| Australia, New Zealand and Asia | Union for Progressive Judaism[25] | Since 2007 |
Since 2007 |
Since 2011 |
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Organizations not recognized by their denominations
| Country | Denomination | Organization | Ordination of LGBTQ rabbis | Blessing of same-sex unions | Same-sex marriages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Israel | Orthodox Judaism | Hod[26] | |
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| Israel | Orthodox Judaism | Bat Kol[27] | |
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Organizations not affiliated with any particular denomination
| Country | Organization | Ordination of LGBTQ rabbis | Blessing of same-sex unions | Same-sex marriages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International | World Congress of LGBTQ+ Jews[28] | |
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