The purpose of this Guide is to reduce harm to LGBT+ young people in the Jewish community. Designed with practical application in mind, the Guide is split into clear chapters and appendices that cover:
KeshetUK has worked together with Chief Rabbi Mirvis, Jewish schools and Jewish LGBT+ people to produce a groundbreaking report ‘The Wellbeing of LGBT+ Pupils: A Guide for Orthodox Jewish Schools’.
- The challenges that can be faced by some young people who might be struggling to reconcile their LGBT+ and Jewish identity
- The use of appropriate language, and tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying
- How to provide pastoral support to LGBT+ young people
- A review of equalities legislation and schools’ inspection criteria
- A glossary of current LGBT+ terminology
- How to have supportive conversations with LGBT+ young people