Posted by in Clergy, fatih, glbt, Health, HIV/AIDS, interfaith, judaism, LGBTQ, multi-faith, politics, Queer, Religion, Resilience I was so pleased to join my colleague Rabbi Jeff Salkin on his podcast “Martini Judaism” the other day with my wonderful co-author Rev. Dr. Neil G. Thomas of the Cathedral of Hope in Dallas, TX. As many of you know we recently published our new book, “7 Principles for Living Bravely: Ageless Wisdom and…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Yesterday’s Inauguration of President Obama was stirring on many levels. First to see the transfer of power calmly and the oath of office administered by the Supreme Court Justices is an inspiring moment. Around the world people hunger for this kind of civil and democratic process. As the Arab Spring continues to struggle with Democracy…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Remember today Matthew Shephard who died on October 12, 1998 after a brutal beating on October 7, 1998. He was left for dead, tied to a fence. He was beaten to death because he was a gay man. We remember him on this anniversary of his death. We pray for his soul to be at…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Today President Barak Obama came forward to affirm marriage equality for Gay and Lesbian Couples! Thank you. I know that in a heated race for President this was not an easy one (although LGBT activists have wanted you to affirm this for many years!). But as you ran on Hope and Change as your themes…Read more »
Posted by in Uncategorized Please read this article about the importance of GLBT presence! Here is one reason President Obama included in his speech on Holocaust Memorial Day the fact that gays and lesbians were persecuted by the Nazi’s as well. See the importance of having the gay and lesbian experience represented in history matters. …Read more »
The Federal Court Case about Prop 8 will be handed down any time now. If so there are plans to gather the day of the decision. Here is the latest information about the local gathering. This will be on tap no matter which way the decision will go. So pay attention to the NEWS! SAME-SEX…Read more »
Posted by in glbt Ros-Lehtinen joins Congressional letter to the IRS asking for clear guidelines for LGBT taxpayers. Florida Congress woman (A Republican, no less) signed on to a Congressional Letter asking the Internal Revenue Service to clarify the tax code in regards to LGBT headed families and couples. It is confusing and often difficult. While our marriages…Read more »
Today is June 1. It is the Start of Gay Pride Month! Even the President declares it so. Here is the Official Proclamation for Gay and Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month made by our President. The White House Office of the Press Secretary For Immediate Release May 31, 2011 Presidential Proclamation–Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and…Read more »
Posted by in glbt, Uncategorized I guess if you are reading this–we are still here. I wrote about this several weeks ago. Click here. On May 21-a Christian fundamentalist radio station owner predicted the end of the world. And today is Sunday May 22. So I guess the Rapture didn’t happen. Jesus didn’t appear. And the sun set on May…Read more »
Posted by in glbt, Uncategorized Here is an interview with me in wonderful Online magazine theNextFamily . Blogger Brandy Black interviewed me for their religion issue! I hope you enjoy! http://thenextfamily.com/2011/04/congregation-kol-ami-rabbi-denise-eger/
Walking Humbly. Seeking Justice. Living with Hope. 