Reuben Zellman to be first transgendered rabbi

[AlienGirl]

When Reuben Zellman was a girl, he didn’t know that he wanted to become a rabbi. But since he began identifying as male four years ago, his Jewish involvement has become more intense and, with the support of his synagogue community, he realized that he wanted to become a leader of the Jewish people.

Zellman has recently been granted his wish with admission to the Reform movement’s rabbinical school. He will begin his studies next summer. Sources say that Zellman will be the first transgender individual ever to study in rabbinical school.

...more at article here: http://www.thejewishweek.com/news/newscontent.php3?artid=7562

Once again, Reform Judaism leads the way in acceptance of diversity!

Tucker

[Spinzonner]

1. So, is he circumcised ?

[davidinalameda]

2. way cool

[xchrom]

3. woo hoo

:woohoo: :applause: :woohoo:

congrats!

[Der Blaue Engel]

4. Good for him!

I have a male trans friend who is also studying to be a rabbi. He'll be thrilled to hear this news. :)

Edited to specify transgendered male.

[Lex]

5. The film "Call Me Malcolm" is about a TG seminary student

and it's really wonderful.

Just sayin'.

http://www.callmemalcolm.com/

[UncleSepp]

6. G_d transcends gender - why not a rabbi?

This is great. Really great.