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Incisive interpretations of the Torah from a queer perspective

Table of Contents

Foreword Judith Plaskow Introduction: Interpreting the Bible through a Bent Lens David ShneerPart I Bereshit, The Book of GenesisPart II Shemot, The Book of ExodusPart III Vayikra, The Book of LeviticusPart IV Bemidbar, The Book of NumbersPart V Devarim, The Book of DeuteronomyPart VI Holiday Portions The New Rabbis: A Postscript Benay LappeContributors Index

About the Author

Gregg Drinkwater (Editor)
Gregg Drinkwater is Director for Special Projects at Keshet, an organization working for the full inclusion of LGBT Jews in Jewish life.
Joshua Lesser (Editor)
Joshua Lesser is the rabbi of Bet Haverim in Atlanta, Georgia, and the founder of the Rainbow Center: A Jewish Response to LGBT people and their families.
David Shneer (Editor)
David Shneer is Director of the Program in Jewish Studies and Associate Professor of History at the University of Colorado at Boulder.
Judith Plaskow (Foreword by)
Judith Plaskow is Professor Emerita of Religious Studies at Manhattan College.

Reviews

"The point of all these essays is to make us question ourselves and our assumptions and in this purpose, they succeed...these authors offer insights into the Torah text that can speak to everyone, regardless of their gender identity." The Reporter "While "queering of the Torah" may not find favor with every reader, it should appeal to those who wish to read the Torah with an open mind and the willingness to look at the words from 3,000 years ago with new, often jarring, perspectives." The Jerusalem Post "Torah Queeries attempts to be a broader study of the Five Books of Moses, with discussion of every Torah portion, rather than just those that might be particularly difficult or inspiring to LGBT Jews." Jewish Exponent "While the CJM invites artists to interpret the week's Torah portions, Torah Queeries invites LGBT individuals and allies to do so. Both should be celebrated and embraced for their creativity, innovation, and depth." Jewish News Weekly of Northern California "The Rabbinic oft-name for Torah (Learning) is (Reading) which carries the root (call), thus seeding the scriptural charge, (interpret me). Sixty briskly written, argumentative, apologetic, slightly political commentaries successfully do so in the spirit of religious freedom and equalitarian (sic)tolerance." CHOICE "This book, an indispensable resource for all teachers and learners of Torah, in the best way possible makes queers of us all." Jewish Currents