A Queer Rabbi in Israel: Faith, Identity, and the Fight for Belonging with Rabbi Efrat Rotem

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The Pluralist Podcast - with Orly Erez-Likhovski and Rabbi Josh Weinberg

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16 hours ago

The Podcast That Explains Religion and State in Israel - Hosted by IRAC's Executive Director Attorney Orly Erez-Likhovski Ever wonder what’s really behind the headlines about religion and state in Israel? You’re not alone — and now, there’s a podcast that dives deep into the topic we all keep talking about. Join Orly, as she sits down with fascinating guests to unpack the complex, controversial, and often surprising realities of religion and state in Israel. This series cuts through the noise and brings clarity to one of Israel’s most complicated issues.

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A Queer Rabbi in Israel: Faith, Identity, and the Fight for Belonging with Rabbi Efrat Rotem

The Pluralist Podcast - with Orly Erez-Likhovski and Rabbi Josh Weinberg

27 minutes 46 seconds

6 months ago

A Queer Rabbi in Israel: Faith, Identity, and the Fight for Belonging with Rabbi Efrat Rotem

What does it mean to be queer, religious, and Israeli in 2025? In this powerful Pride Month episode of The Pluralist Podcast, IRAC Executive Director Orly Erez-Likhovski speaks with Rabbi Efrat Rotem—an LGBTQ+ activist, liturgist, and the head of Maram, the Reform rabbinic council in Israel.Together, they explore:🌈 Rabbi Efrat’s journey from secular upbringing to queer Reform rabbi🕊 How the Reform Movement creates space for LGBTQ+ Jews in Israel📜 What it means to reinterpret Judaism with values of love and equality🔥 The growing backlash against LGBTQ+ rights—and why visibility matters more than ever💬 How queer rabbis are rewriting Jewish liturgy to reflect real, sacred livesThis is more than a Pride story. It’s a story about reclaiming faith, resisting erasure, and building a Judaism where everyone belongs.