Community Synagogue of
Rye, in partnership with Congregation KTI, will host “Homosexuality and Halakah (Jewish Law)” on Sunday, April
27 at 12:30 pm as part of a weekend-long speaking tour by Rabbi Steve
Greenberg. Rabbi Greenberg, an
award-winning author and teacher and openly gay Orthodox rabbi, is known for
making Orthodox Judaism more open, inclusive and accepting of homosexual
members. Community Synagogue of
Rye is located at 200 Forest Avenue, Rye, NY 10580. The synagogue’s Men’s Club
is kindly providing lunch for this event. Registration by April 25 is
encouraged, but not required. RSVP to Pat Rind at prind@optonline.net or visit http://rabbigreenbergatcsr.eventbrite.com.
During the weekend of
April 25-27, Rabbi Greenberg will also speak at Temple Israel of New Rochelle,
Beth El Synagogue Center of New Rochelle, and Temple Israel Center of White
Plains (in collaboration with the JCC of Mid-Westchester). Additional weekend
sponsors include Westchester Jewish Community Services, the Westchester Jewish
Council and Mosaic of Westchester (a new nonprofit initiative created to fully
integrate LGBTQ Jews into Westchester Jewish life). For a detailed schedule of
events, visit www.mosaicofwestchester.org.
