Description
This article from Keshet introduces readers to the principles of LGBTQ+-friendly security and safety principles. Written with the stance that the quest for safety for Jewish communities does not have to come at the cost of harming LGBTQ+ Jews or Jews of color, this article introduces readers to possible negative impacts of security practices on some members of the Jewish community and recommends steps to mitigate these potential harms.
Features
- Online article
- PDF download
- Links to related resources
Practical Applications
- Read this with your security team to increase awareness of the ways in which some security and safety practices could be exclusionary.
- Share this article with LGBTQ+ members and members of color at your synagogue to begin the conversation about security and safety measures that ensure they continue to feel included and welcome.
