Keywords
lesbianism
lesbian interpretation of the Bible
reform judaism
gay-lesbian sinagogues
How to Cite
Abstract
The article is an analyse of two main strategies which are adopted by
feminist and lesbian activists who reinterpret Jewish tradition and ritual. The text
shows that lesbians are excluded in both orthodox (conservative) Jewish community
and also in liberal movement. I try to present a deep picture of the excluded group
situation. However at the same time I present also how lesbian activists reconfigure
or reject oppressive patterns and propose their own emancipatory theological ideas.
The key question of the text is: if the changes which are presented by feminist and
lesbian theology are adopted in different Jewish communities and if they may change
the core of Judaism.
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