What is Judaism’s approach to homosexuality?
As with most issues in Judaism, there are a few factors to take into account. The Torah puts a tremendous offence inclusion within the community. We believe that “no man’s blood is redder than another’s”. This means that we are all created equal, no man more worthy then his fellow. It is true that the Torah forbids a man to sleep with another man, yet many Rabbis explain this as a prohibition against public lewdness without any real implications. Whether you agree with this or not however one thing is clear, Judaism in no way supports the humiliation or alienation of individuals on any grounds. We all have a responsibility to one another as human beings and it is a responsibility that is in no way lessened by ones sexual preference, which is why the youth groups of the Orthodox, Conservative and Reform movements are a ll a part of this coalition.
