January 18, 2025
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The Central Conference of American Rabbis

Reform Movement leaders speak out against state-level anti-LGBT legislation

Steve Lee, Editor05 mins

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to numerous anti-LGBT laws being introduced, and in many cases passed, at the state-level, the leadership of the Union for Reform Judaism, the Central Conference of American Rabbis, the Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism and the North American Federation of Temple Youth issued the following statement: “As leaders in…

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Central Conference of American Rabbis passes resolution opposing ‘conversion therapy’ for LGBT individuals

Steve Lee, Editor02 mins

NEW YORK, N.Y. – The Central Conference of American Rabbis (CCAR) has passed a resolution opposing so-called “conversion therapy,” which overwhelming scientific evidence demonstrates is neither medically nor ethically appropriate and can cause substantial harm, especially when practiced on young people. ‘Conversion therapy’ generally refers to any practices by mental health providers that seek to…

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