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A Hard Earned Victory
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and was one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it changed forever the people who lived and fought here.Read More
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I booked this hotel after reading Tripadvisor ratings and expected nothing more than an average experience at best. I was pleasantly surprised. I got a great weekend deal that included an airport pickup and breakfast when I booked directly on the hotel's site. We wanted one of the rooms with twin beds and we got a huge room with one bed in a separate alcove. For Dadar, the rooms and bathrooms are big, well appointed and clean. The a/c hums quite a bit, but it also served to muffle street noise that goes on all through the night. Check-in and service overall was efficient, except for the restaurant. While the food was good, the service was really slow, especially at lunch.
Great location, well connected with cabs, train station and eating joints at your doorstep, expect street noise. I was a bit surprised when I was suddenly told that our drop back to the airport is subject to availability of their Innova...but the front desk sorted it out without a mishap. Some other reviewer has complained about the breakfast spread. I thought it was good for the price. Overall, I thought it was value for money and I'd stay here again. Just don't expect the Taj for the price you pay!
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I'm in the process of researching mdf doors for our remodel. I have seen and like the Trustile doors but they are not in our budget. Does anyone have another recommendation that would be of a similar quality?
We used Masonite MDF panel doors. They were quite a bit less than the Trustile. Don't confuse with the Masonite Molded panel doors. We are very happy with ours. In fact, we have a friend who is using them in her build because she liked ours so much. Good balance between budget and aesthetics I think . . .


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The magical Roundhouse is open to groups of 16 or more who will love her ambience and treat her with love & have a wonderful time with the creativity she brings out in you! If you have fewer than 16, same min. fee. More: a charge/person.
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The listing can accommodate a gathering of 25 or more attendees
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The Space
Over looking the CT River, on a country road yet only a half hour from the five college area that includes Smith & Amherst Colleges, & ten minutes from Greenfield, MA and the lovely Shelburne Falls, the RoundHouse inspired by a dream was created to kindle connection & senses of awe, beauty, play, & creativity. In this winter time of the year, it is perfect for snuggling in &/or playing in the snow. On ten acres with a barn & paddock housing donkeys, gardens, meadows & woodlands, it is a place apart from the hubbub of the world (though with internet access). Animal tracks abound and the birds flock in mass. Water from a well is delicious!
The house is filled with games, big libraries of books and movies, (& a 9 x 12' movie screen), a sound system with great acoustics, and many musical instruments, including two baby grand pianos. Its center is an open dance or congregation space; there are big dining tables, a kitchen ready to cook in with all tools available for use, a cupola on top that looks out and up to the sky. The house has been featured on television stations, including PBS, and their show has been played overseas. There are five bedrooms - with double or queen beds as well as many delightful sleeping cubbies, that are also largely doubles. There are 30 individual beds.
The house was designed for large groups, especially those working on an artistic project together. By large I mean 16 people or more -- I have thirty individual beds and half are doubles, ...If you have fewer, you are welcome, but the cost is the base price of $1500 still. If you have more than 16 people , the cost is an additional $75 per person per day. There is wiggle room over the price especially for those staying three days or more.
I do ask that the house be left in the footprint it was in when your group arrived, including remaking beds with fresh sheets that I will have laid out for you.
It is possible for you to have me to do your food provisioning and cooking with as much as possible locally sourced and organic foods. Contact me for information about that.
I am also happy to share all that is available in the area for you to tour and see; and to provide for you at cost farm fresh food, including free ranged eggs from my neighbor!
Let me know if you have questions!
Guest Access
Guests have access to most of the house, exclusive of the basement, my office and bedroom...
Interaction with Guests
I am present to greet guests, give the tour, clarifying how things work; I usually tell the magical story of the ROUNDHOUSE's creation that you enter into its special mystery with extra appreciation.
Typically, I move out with my dogs and live for the weekend in a cottage on the land so I can be available for barn tours and questions you may have.
Again, I have cooked for groups and am happy to discuss that possibility with you. I am a great cook and I use as many locally sourced and organic foods as possible tailored to your likes, dislikes, allergies and special dietary needs.
The Neighborhood
My neighbors, in general, appreciate guests who come to our neighborhood. One told me once, he imagines those who are walking our country roads, looking over its hills and valleys, are feeling that they are in heaven...away from the dross of city life. In the winter, I often see animal tracks and am thrilled that the critters feel safe to come near!
When the snows melt, I will start a beautiful garden - filled with flowers, herbs and veggies.
Getting around
There is no public transport in this hill town though there are buses and will be trains coming into Greenfield. The station is about fifteen minutes away. It is possible to rent cars there or to take taxis...There is ample parking space at the roundhouse. I do have a gate at the end of the drive and a fenced in yard as my neighbor has free ranging chickens and I have had pups.
Not many beyond those of Airbnb terms..I encourage visitors to gather all belongings...your cell phone charger is of no use to me...but vital for you! I do not want to risk open flames. People to be aware that the house has a septic system and a well...I will explain what that means in terms of use when you arrive. We love people writing about their experiences in house journals. FYI, the two adorable and kindly and more elderly dogs will not be around the roundhouse when you are visiting, unless guests were to request their (delightful) company.
What do you get when you combine a unique house and a gracious host? An amazingly singular experience, thanks to Rebecca. She graciously allowed my husband and I to stay one night on a weekend to throw my sister her 30th birthday bash. The house itself facilitates such a feeling of community, and we were playing games by the fire, cooking up meals, and talking late into the evening. In the morning we made brunch in the house's fantastic kitchen, and then people went off to various, cozy parts of the house to read or play games or just enjoy the view out the window while wrapped in a blanket.
This house is such a god-send for large groups. Not only is it a unique get-away, but you never have to worry about not having enough beds, or bringing cooking implements or dishes, or even entertainment. Everything you could possibly need, from towels, bathrobes and slippers, to firewood, wine openers, and chess boards, are available here. The house itself holds many secrets to explore, and we are all glad we got to be part of a Magical Roundhouse experience.
We loved our stay at the Roundhouse. It's a singular place and was perfectly suited for our large group of children and adults. We were welcomed warmly and felt completely at home. Thank you!
We had no idea what to expect when we arrived, but we found that an online profile can not do the this place justice. The house is full of personality from its winding corridors, nooks, and alcoves to the many chachkas you'll find as you explore the place. The observation deck, several porches and beautiful landscape were just icing on the cake.
The house is full of personality and Rebecca has done a great job bringing it to life. She was also a wonderful host and super friendly. She stayed in her nearby cottage while we were there, so we had privacy, yet we found her so pleasant that we invited her down to join us.
We had a truly magical weekend.
Rebecca is very generous to share her beautiful slice of MA with us in this way. She is kind and responsive. We had a wonderful, laid back 50th birthday celebration at the round house. We enjoyed the endless nooks and crannies of this rustic and very well loved space, the wonderful energy and the spectacular views.
Rebecca was very nice, and showed the group everything about the house we needed to know! We had a wonderful stay in the round house, and would recommend it to future guests! Rebecca also pointed out a lovely walk not too far from the house. All in all, a great weekend!
I hosted my sisters Bachelorette party here. We had a fabulous time! The house is very unique and provided us with a lot of entertainment. It is very big and suited our needs for cooking, dancing and sleeping. I would recommend bringing your own bedding, while the host provides bedding, I would have felt more comfortable using my own. The host was very helpful...she gave me a thorough tour of the house before heading out, she also got us delicious fresh eggs from her neighbours.
There are not enough words to describe how truly magical and inspiring the Roundhouse is...our New Years stay was even greater than any of us could have imagined. Rebecca is the most accommodating host I've ever interacted with- she set us up with local farm fresh eggs and gave us a wonderful tour of the home before we got to the festivities!! The true magic of this place is felt through its unique architecture...the concentric levels of the house have a special communal feel, which I feel is very rare to come by. Every nook and cranny is absolutely gorgeous- with its library stocked full of books and stories next to a beautiful fireplace, journals strewn about that guests are encouraged to write in, elaborate costumes, starlit cupola, and every single instrument you could ever think of- and it just feels so loving and welcoming as you settle in to the eclectic atmosphere.
We danced, we played games, we sang in the cupola...everything the house was perfect for. We went on a hike and visited the lovable donkeys on the property. We felt truly tucked away from the rest of the world, even with being such a short drive from a nearby town.... but 'tucked away' should in no way reflect isolation in this case, as the house is anything but that. It's all about togetherness, with the space being so open and connected to everything on the inside, and thus so will your group of travelers feel together and connected.
Our experience at the Roundhouse was truly incomparable. It's a rare gem hidden amongst a beautiful landscape, and the more all of us talked about it afterwards, the more we believed that the house is a living, breathing story.
It's beautiful, it's grandiose, it's one-of-a-kind. Rebecca is an amazing soul, and you will talk about your experience there for a long time to come.
I love children and animals, cooking and nature...good talk, dance, good humor...helping bring all beings into right relationship.


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The authors state that JEN is employed by Novozymes A/S.
The pKa Cooperative: A collaborative effort to advance structure-based calculations of pKa values and electrostatic effects in proteins†
Article first published online: 15 OCT 2011
DOI: 10.1002/prot.23194
Copyright © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc.
Proteins: Structure, Function, and Bioinformatics
Special Issue: Protein Electrostatics Calculations: Critical Assessment of Progress and Problems
Volume 79, Issue 12, pages 3249–3259, December 2011
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Nielsen, J. E., Gunner, M. R. and García-Moreno E., B. (2011), The pKa Cooperative: A collaborative effort to advance structure-based calculations of pKa values and electrostatic effects in proteins. Proteins, 79: 3249–3259. doi: 10.1002/prot.23194
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Publication History
- Issue published online: 10 NOV 2011
- Article first published online: 15 OCT 2011
- Accepted manuscript online: 14 SEP 2011 03:53PM EST
- Manuscript Received: 13 SEP 2011
- Manuscript Accepted: 13 SEP 2011
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- NSF. Grant Number: MCB-1022208
- NIH. Grant Number: 5G12 RR03060
- NSF. Grant Number: MCB-0743422
- NIH. Grant Number: GM-061597
- NIH. Grant Number: GM-073838
- Science Foundation Ireland: President of Ireland Young Researcher award. Grant Number: 04/YI1/M537
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Coming Out & Staying With My Husband: Faina realized that being true to herself meant living authentically as a lesbian—and also returning to her husband and children.
When Anti-Semitism Hits Close to Home: When anti-Semitism hit close to home, the safety of this quiet community was put into question.
Looking Forward and Looking Back: On Friendships and Transitions: Two long-time friends sit down to reflect on how they kept their friendship strong when gender and pronouns shifted.
How To Hire a Trans Rabbi: When the Pasadena Jewish Temple & Center's top choice for a job was a transgender rabbi, they took the steps needed to educate their community.
Coming Out at Shabbat Dinner: Take a minute to watch this video of this Jewish teen coming out to his family at Shabbat dinner. How much stronger will our Jewish community be when no one is left out?
Transgender Day of Remembrance and the Life of Sarah: How do we take the lessons from the Torah portion on the life of Sarah and create a space for the memory of transgender individuals?
Coming Out for Two: Sara's coming out story is a little different— before coming out herself, her brother asked her to help him come out to their mother.
One Family's Wish for a World without Gender Roles: When one Jewish couple put their child in daycare they faced struggles surrounding gender they hadn't anticipated.
The Coming Out Process: Coming out as trans isn't simple. Before coming out to his community, this rabbi had to come out to himself.
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Open to Me the Gates of Righteousness: Breaking Down Gender Binaries
"Open to me the gates of righteousness," says the Psalmist, "that I may enter and acknowledge the Holy One."
Throughout our Jewish tradition, gateways are images of transition and portals to the sacred. How ironic, then, that a gateway to the Western Wall, for many Jews the holiest place on earth, was literally blocked to Kay Long, a transgender Jew from Tel Aviv. Naturally, this event was painful for LGBTQ Jews and our allies, serving as an example of how there are still those who wish to prevent us from full inclusion in the Jewish community. But I hope it is equally upsetting to anyone who thinks carefully about the issues involved.
First and foremost, this act of exclusion was a denial of the fundamental Jewish value of betzelem Elohim, the understanding that every human being is created in the image of God and, therefore, worthy of respect. More than that, Judaism commands compassion from its adherents. The Torah is clear that we must act with an understanding of mutual obligation ("love") toward not only those who are like us ("kinfolk") but those whom we perceive as being unlike us ("strangers") as well. Biblical tradition is particularly concerned with our treatment of the marginalized and oppressed, frequently reminding us that we, ourselves, were "strangers in the land of Egypt."
Even were someone not willing to accord another the respect and dignity due to them, Jewish tradition is adamant that one must not publicly shame them. Leviticus 25:17 instructs "Do not wrong one another." The rabbis interpreted this to refer to speaking harshly or humiliating another person. It is worth quoting the Talmudic discussion at length for its remarkably contemporary insight into the profoundly destructive quality of such shaming:
Johanan said on the authority of R. Simeon b. Yohai: Verbal wrong is more heinous than monetary wrong, because of the first it is written, 'and you shall be in awe of your God,' but not of the second. R. Eleazar said: The one affects [the victim's] person, the other [only] money. R. Samuel b. Nahmani said: For the former restoration is possible, but not for the latter. A Mishnaic sage recited before R. Nahman b. Isaac: One who publicly shames [a] neighbor it is as though [that one] murdered [the other]. Whereupon he remarked to him, 'You say well, because I have seen [such shaming]- the redness departing and paleness replacing it.' (Baba Metzia 58b)
Sadly, we have come to understand that the shaming they are forced to endure becomes an act of murder for too many transgender people, especially teens like Leelah Alcorn, when it ends in suicide.
On another level, we can see the refusal to allow Kay Long and other transgender people access to the Western Wall as an attempt to block out the transformations of Jewish life that they represent. In his book, Who's Afraid of Post-Blackness? journalist Touré derides the "authenticity police," those who feel they have the right to judge whether others are authentically Black. LGBTQ Jews have worked to free themselves and others from similar attitudes within Jewish life. In coming together as communities of choice rather than coercion, contemporary Jews celebrate the growing visible diversity of Jewish experience. In insisting that we are the authorities on our own lives and that we are the ones who determine how we are defined, LGBTQ Jews present a challenge to traditional authority.
The challenge, however, exists within progressive Judaism as well. Liberal communities continue to erect their own gates marked "Women" and "Men," assuming binary gender identities are the exclusive options present or available to their members. These gates may only be visible on bathroom doors but they are present as well throughout our educational, social, and spiritual activities. When my youngest child began college, she was asked which pronoun she would like used when referring to her. How many synagogues include that simple question on membership forms?
Jewish mysticism teaches that our individual lives and actions are inextricably linked with the very order of the cosmos. Affirming the unity of God requires inward as well as outward harmony throughout creation. When transgender Jews are denied the integrity of identity, the damage is profound for us all.
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One Thing You Can Do to Honor MLK Day
As a member of the Jewish Social Justice Roundtable, Keshet is proud to join with many of our fellow social justice organizations in supporting this campaign for racial justice. As an organization working for LGBT equality, we view our struggle as part of a broader movement for equality, dignity, and justice for all people. With gratitude to our friends at Bend the Arc for providing the tools and framework for this action.
The 114th Congress began last week in the midst of a profound and continuing effort to confront — and end — systemic racism in America. Let's put this struggle at the top of the agenda for the new Congress.
Add your name now to let Speaker Boehner and Majority Leader McConnell know that racial justice is a top priority of American Jews and it must be for the 114th Congress, too.
The sustained outcry over the deaths of unarmed black people at the hands of police — and the failure of the justice system to address those killings — is forcing this nation to address the unhealed scars of our past.
The pattern is all too clear. In the past few years, young black males in this country have been 21 times more likely to be killed by police than their white counterparts.
This must stop. Only when every black life matters in America, will every life in America matter.
Keshet is joining with Bend the Arc and other Jewish organizations to take the demands from Ferguson Action to Speaker Boehner and Majority Leader McConnell, urging that they prioritize the unfinished business of addressing racial injustice in our society. Add your signature.
Back in the Civil Rights era, American Jews stood with our sisters and brothers in the struggle for full equality and dignity for every member of our society. It's time to be united again.
Help us send Congress a strong message that the struggle for full equality and dignity for every member of our society is a top priority for American Jews. And they should make history by making it their top priority as well.
Editors note: Thanks for all of your support! This campaign is now closed.
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The Joy of Being a Surrogate Mother
"Mommy, that's a mitzvah!"
That was my 4-year-old daughter's reaction when I told her I was becoming a gestational surrogate.
"Am I going to get another baby brother?"
"No, honey. I am going to grow the baby for someone else."
Blank stare.
"You know that only women can grow babies, right?" She nods. "Gil and Tomer are two daddies, two men, so neither of them can grow a baby–they need help. So I'm going to grow their baby for them."
A few seconds of silence. Then Ramona's face splits into an enormous grin, and she says, "Mommy, that's a mitzvah!"
That was Ramona's foray into surrogacy advocacy. Since that moment, my daughter has become surrogacy's youngest and most passionate spokesperson. She will tell anyone who will listen, without missing a beat, that the babies in Mommy's belly are not ours, but rather, they belong to Gil and Tomer, the couple I got matched with through our surrogacy agency.
>> Read the rest of The Joy of Being a Surrogate Mother over at Kveller.
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Hiddur Mitzvah: Enhancing Values with Art
In December Keshet had a chance to work with Kim of Hebrica Judaic Art. Kim's story—she's a convert to Judaism who grew up in the segregated South—made quite an impression on me, so I welcomed the opportunity to chat more with the artist. We started our conversation with a question about why working with Keshet made sense for Kim's Jewish (and artistic) values. "I feel very strongly about Jewish togetherness," she shared. "All Jews, either born to it or having chosen it, all levels of observance, all walks of life. The Torah and all the holiness of Judaism belong to all Jews, equally."
Kim's personal story is intertwined with her discovery of Judaic artist. Her journey started in the segregated American south and involved converting to Judaism in order to find a new way of expressing herself.
Growing up in the segregated South, color and class distinctions were finely drawn, but Judaism was scarcely on the radar. I had Jewish friends, but I don't think Judaism was well understood in the "buckle" of the Bible Belt. I didn't really have a religion myself. And art was just something I did for my own amusement, or for friends.
All my life, I had always done some kind of art…pen-and-ink, pencil, charcoal…everything in black-and-white.
And then I converted to Judaism. Overnight, literally, I began working in color…paints, watercolors, pastels. It was so odd to me. I had always been such a black-and-white kind of gal (ask my husband; he says I don't see any shades of gray). Where did this come from? Why did I suddenly start seeing the world in color? The truth is that I have no idea. I only know that it happened.
And then I went to Israel; Jerusalem, actually, for the first time, for a month. You might think there's not much color in Jerusalem. After all, it's in the Judean desert. And all the buildings are made from this kind of sandstone that goes from a light blond in the morning to blazing white in the heat of the day, to a golden glow in the afternoon. But colors, not so much. Yet, I saw them.
Jerusalem wasn't Kim's only source of inspiration. The idea of "hiddur mitzvah," or doing a commandment beautifully, informs her art, as well as the texts themselves.
The sacred texts of Judaism inspire my creative work. The first time I saw a page of Hebrew, I was captivated and made up my mind to learn the language. The shapes of the letters are so beautiful, from the very precise Torah style to looser ones and even fonts I sort of invented.
The pursuit of art draws me deeper into the text. That's how I learn, and a papercut becomes almost a meditation on the subject. Some people are great at praying, or visiting the sick, or cooking for the oneg, or teaching in the religious school. I cut paper. And I hope that, when a piece is done, someone will look at it and say to themselves, wow. That really touches me. Or, I should look into that a little more.
Kim Phillips was certified in pararabbinics at Hebrew Union College in Cincinnati and studied at Pardes Institute in Jerusalem. There, she found the creative spark for Hebrica, her Judaic art. Visit her website to see more of Kim's art.
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An Orthodox Mother's Response to Homophobia in Her Community
Last month, an article entitled to Warning: Hollywood's Coming For Your Home and Children! by Robert C. Avrech appeared in the Jewish Action magazine.
One morning, shortly after this issue of the magazine reached homes, I received an email from a friend who was extremely upset by this article and its vehement and mean-spirited diatribe against our homosexual children and members of the community.
In short, Mr. Avrech posits his view of what a moral community is and it does not include our LGBTQ members—nor does it include divorced families, single moms, and a whole litany of others he considers to not be upright, including all hues of feminism.
Among many other things, the author laments the gay couple in Modern Family and the fact that "homosexual radicals" have pressured A&E to cancel Duck Dynasty because "the far left has demonized Phil Robertson, the family patriarch as a homophobe because he supports traditional marriage." Parenthetically, it is important to remember that the patriarch of the show Duck Dynasty was called homophobic not because he supports traditional marriage but because he compared homosexuality to bestiality and other vile stereotypes.
Further, Avrech states, "Today it is militant homosexuals who drive the agenda. Tomorrow it will be sharia-yearning Islamists demanding sitcoms about happy-go-lucky polygamists." To call this overtly and supremely offensive does not even begin to address the problem with such flawed reasoning. His use of histrionics does not do honor to him nor to the magazine that published this piece.
So, why am I and so many other parents and families in the Orthodox community so upset? This magazine comes into Orthodox homes several times over the course of the year. For about 10–13% of us, just as in the general community and in the larger Jewish community, our homes include LGBTQ loved ones.
How can we possibly bring together our beautiful family members and celebrate our chagim (holidays) and Shabbat, our simchas, and so much else with this yellow journalism present?
I return to the email I received from my friend a month ago.
My friend, who has a gay child and is part of our ESHEL community of Orthodox LGBTQ Jews and their families, was so hurt and devastated by this article. Within a few days of the article being published, about nine families in the same situation were sending emails back and forth. During that time a letter was crafted and sent to the editor of Jewish Action. I still do not know whether or not the magazine will publish the letter.
The problem we in the Orthodox community confront is that seemingly moderate venues still lean to the right in terms of lack of acceptance and honest discussion of what the challenges are, and instead opt for immediate dismissal.
Dismissal of our beautiful, intelligent, and amazing children and family members is not something we can live with or accept. Judaism does not teach to do this but rather espouses maxims for living such as "judge the other favorably" and "do not judge another person until you have reached his place."
Further, there are texts that clearly cause us to question time held notions of binary categories of sexuality. We know in modern medicine about the continuum of how The Creator of All has created us and this is even acknowledged in our Jewish texts (check out Mishnah Bikkurim, Chapter Four as a wonderful example).
Inclusion and acceptance of others has always been a challenge in Jewish Law. Included in those categories of how and if one should be included are women, those who have mental defects or illness, the lame, the hearing impaired, and yes, those of us who are left-handed!
However, what is fascinating to me about Jewish law is the great extent to which our venerated teachers of old will go to in trying to include as many as possible and to be gentle and caring to all, as we find in Masechet Hagiga, for those of you who want yet another substantial text reference.
As a Modern Orthodox Jew (or as I like to call it, a Halachically observant and accepting of the multi-vocality of Jewish expression Jew), I find these texts and so many others comforting. However, what is more important to me is for all of us to realize that the texts say what the texts say, not what individuals with their own agendas want them to espouse in support of their own personal agendas. Often Talmudic discussions end with "it's a difficult matter" or "this cannot be resolved" or other expressions acknowledging that simple answers are too often inaccurate and more often potentially harmful. I would caution all those who are in the Halachically observant range to consider this important teaching of our beloved scholars of old and those today as well.
What have we, our group of concerned parents of LGBTQ Jews in our observant families, learned from this, or rather confirmed yet again as a result of this experience? Advocacy is critical as we protect and cherish the ones we love so dearly.
It is so important that we stand up and speak on behalf of our wonderful family members when others seek to marginalize or worse, malign them. After all, we are all aware that language used can bring death as well as life, as we learn in Mishlei (Proverbs).
Let us commit ourselves to bring and cherish life together—the life and potential and contributions of all Jewish community members, including the LGBTQ children, parents, siblings, relatives, and friends among us.
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Sitting Shiva: A Poem from Lesléa Newman
We are honored to share a poem from I Carry My Mother by Lesléa Newman.
Lesléa Newman, known for her children's book Heather Has Two Mommies, explores illness and death in her newest book. From diagnosis through yahrzeit (one-year anniversary of death), she grapples with what it means to lose a mother. To honor her mother's memory, Lesléa Newman will donate $1.00 to the Cancer Connection for each book ordered by January 25 (her mom's birthday).
Mirrors are covered
Wooden benches are set out
Have a good mourning
Where's the coffee pot?
I ask my father, who knows
my mother would know
Welcome. Please come in.
Sit anywhere. Except there!
That's my mother's chair
Ancient Hebrew prayers
cannot bring my mother back,
so what good are they?
My aunt spills her tea
when I speak to her softly
in my mother's voice
White coffee cup smeared
with my mother's red lipstick.
Don't you dare wash it.
Chocolate rugelach
my mother and I both love
clog my throat like mud
My mother's old friend
cups my face with both her hands
Fingers wet with tears
My aunt stands to leave.
"Call if you need anything."
I need my mother.
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Fix Society. Now. Please!
It's been just over a week since Leelah Alcorn committed suicide. Leelah grew up not far from where I live in Cincinnati. If you haven't heard Leelah's story, it's a tragic one. Leelah was a trans teen who chose to kill herself because, as she wrote in her suicide note, "the life I would've lived isn't worth living in… because I'm transgender."
Leelah's note was posted on tumblr shortly after she purposefully walked in front of a truck on a dark night, but tumblr has since removed the blog post. In that post, Leelah described feeling like a girl trapped in a boy's body ever since she was four years old.
Leelah's parents were not supportive of her gender identity, to say the least. For several months, they completely isolated Leelah by removing her from public school, taking away her computer and phone, and not letting her use social media. Leelah's parents also took her to Christian therapists who she said told her she was selfish and wrong.
So, Leelah felt her best option was suicide. For Leelah, I am so sad. For every person who struggles for acceptance of their sexuality and/or gender identity, I am sad. For every person who feels life is not worth living, I am so sad and distraught.
>> Read the rest of Fix Society. Now. Please! on the Rabbis Without Borders blog.
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Honoring Our Allies
This year we celebrated the work of two allies to the LGBT Jewish community with the inaugural Landres Courage for Dignity Award. The award was established by Shawn Landres and his family to recognize individuals who display public courage as allies to support the full inclusion of LGBT people or others whose dignity is at stake. The award was presented earlier this month at Glimmer, out Bay Area fundraiser.
Check out these short video profiles of our award winners:
Ayala Katz, an Israeli mother transformed by tragedy into an advocate for LGBT equality. Ayala was Named "one of the 50 most influential people in Israel" by Haaretz.
During her tenure as the CEO of the San Francisco based Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, Jennifer Gorovitz championed outreach and inclusion for all Jews in the Bay Area who felt excluded from Jewish life.
At Glimmer we also honored Martin Tannenbaum with the Rosh Pina "Cornerstone" Award. Martin is an inspiring leader in the Jewish communities of the Bay Area, Salt Lake City, and beyond. and is a past chair of the Keshet Board of Directors and a member of the Board of Directors since 2010.
You an check out our photos from Glimmer here.
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Navigating December as Part of an Interfaith Couple
For families and couples who are interfaith, particularly those who are in a Jewish and Christian relationship, December can be a balancing beam—multiple traditions, holidays, and rituals demand equal attention. For interfaith couples of all faiths, holidays shine a spotlight on what makes being in an interfaith relationship so challenging…and so potentially rewarding.
As someone in an interfaith relationship, I actually enjoy December. There's not much of a dilemma for me—but I know how incredibly lucky I am.
Although I'm the Jewish half of the couple, I'm the one who pulls the Christmas decorations out of the attic each year. And, as I've written in the past, I was raised in an interfaith family. Growing up, there was no great December holiday crisis. Hanukkah and Christmas made sense as a pair, and melted into one super month-long celebration of family, goodwill, and warm and fuzzy feelings. Perhaps some of my fondest holiday memories included the overlap of the two holidays. While it might not be featured in any Norman Rockwell, I relished the scene of a crackling fire, a fully lit menorah, and potato latkes enjoyed in front of the well decorated tree.
In my relationship, there has never been much tension around holidays and differences of faith. Perhaps it's because if you had to narrow my partner and I down to one shared value it would probably be our mutual and never-ending curiosity for life. Having different traditions doesn't actually separate us; it gives us more to talk about. And, as long as the respect for each other—and for each other's families, tradition, and faiths—remains, we don't experience any pushback from our respective families.
When I sat down to write this piece, I was already aware of how lucky my partner and I were. But when I started speaking with other couples, I was struck by how unprepared I was to offer advice on how to navigate December as an interfaith couple. Every situation is so different, and often quite delicate.
For Ilana and her partner, for instance, the best way to observe Hanukkah and Christmas as an interfaith couple has simply been to be there for each other. Ilana shared that before bringing her partner home, "there were a lot of hard conversations. First, many in my family had to adjust to the fact that I wasn't bringing home a man. There has been some real fear and sadness, even though my family loves [my partner] as a person." Common ground was found in looking at what Christmas and Hanukkah traditions Ilana and her partner shared, like discussing where they would be donating money and why. Observing the holidays together meant being open, listening, and being ready to say, "It would be really meaningful for me if you would be at this or did this with me." Ilana's advice for an interfaith couple? "Explore, have fun, ask questions."
Another couple shared that the stress of the holidays wasn't really a reality until they had kids. Now the holidays have a new meaning. Each year December is a little different for them, as they take the time to discuss with their daughter what each of her dads believe, and how and why they observe different holidays as a family. Their advice? Take each year—and each holiday—as it comes, and be ready for the questions your kids ask to evolve as they grow up. I recommend taking a look at the materials that InterfaithFamily has for parents navigating Hanukkah and the December dilemma.
I'll leave you with one last resource: holiday cards that help create a safe space for all relationships and families. Alexis Gewertz founded the holiday greeting card line HappyChalladays after spending years looking for the perfect way for her and her partner to celebrate in an inclusive and interfaith way. Alexis and her artistic partner Chelsea Scudder launched their own line of interfaith holiday cards, perfect for anyone looking to send out holiday greetings.
After speaking to many about navigating holidays as an interfaith couple, a clear theme emerged: the importance of asking questions and simply being there for one another. I can't think of a better piece of advice, for December and beyond.
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Park Inn by Radisson Bielefeld - Bielefeld
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Welcome to Park Inn by Radisson Bielefeld!
You will be spoilt for choice in terms of food at this 4-star Bielefeld hotel as the restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, so you are sure to find something tasty to tempt your palate. Outfitted with a bar/lounge, you'll find the perfect place to have a drink.
Free Wi-Fi is available. Planning a meeting? This hotel has 9 meeting rooms. Enjoy coffee in the lobby, which also has a safe at the front desk should you wish to lock away any valuables. Other amenities include dry cleaning/laundry, an elevator (lift), a garden, laundry facilities and a computer station.
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Breakfast is available between 6:30 AM and 10:30 AM for a fee.
Facilities at Park Inn by Radisson
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- Front desk - 24 hour
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Book your pet-friendly accommodation at Park Inn by Radisson Bielefeld, offering 119 guest rooms with climate control. Guests can unwind at the end of a long day and enjoy flat-screen televisions with premium satellite channels. Business travelers visiting the Bielefeld area will have access to wireless high-speed Internet access (charges apply) as well as desks and safes.
Visitors will wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start the day after a good night's sleep in supportive pillowtop mattresses with premium bedding, plus a selection of pillows from a pillow menu. Designed to promote relaxation and well-being, all private bathrooms offer a great selection of amenities, including luxury deep soaking bathtubs, slippers, hair dryers and complimentary toiletries. Additional guest comforts include minibars, soundproofing and air conditioning.
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- Air conditioning
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Distances from Park Inn by RadissonKunsthalle Bielefeld - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Farmhouse Museum - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Neustaedter Marienkirche - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Nicolai Church - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Old Market Square - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Sparrenberg Castle - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Theater Bielefeld - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Old Town Hall - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Olderdissen Animal Park - 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Schuco Arena - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Bielefeld Hospital Chapel - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Historical Museum Bielefeld - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Museum Huelsmann - 2 km / 1.2 mi
Bielefeld Japanese Garden - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Peter August Boeckstiegel Museum - 7.9 km / 4.9 mi
The preferred airport for Park Inn by Radisson Bielefeld is Paderborn (PAD-Paderborn - Lippstadt) - 46 km / 28.6 mi.
Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Transportation services Park Inn by Radisson Bielefeld
- Free parking
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