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Apirl is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Call for Writers - Jews and Transgender - Apr 23
Please consider contributing an essay for an
anthology on the subject of Jews and Transgender. I
am eager to hear from representative Jewish voices in
trans, gender variant and intersex communities.
Persons of any gender or no gender or shifting
gender, please feel welcome to contribute. Jews with
no relationship to Judaism, secular Jews and Jews
along the denominational spectrum should feel equally
welcome to reply. Political voices and religious
voices all encouraged to respond. Please forward this
call for submissions to appropriate lists.
If you have already written an essay on this broad topic that has been published elsewhere, please be aware that I am also interested in reprinting selected pieces that track transJewish voices in history. I am looking both for new essays AND for permission to reprint certain essays from other sources.
Details about the anthology below.
Thank you in advance for your contribution.
Noach Dzmura
Editor, Jews and Transgender (Summer 2009)
submissions in MS Word format to luke@dzmura.net
2000-3000 words
The book (with a tentative title Jews and Transgender) will be the first in a new series on Jews and Gender that will explore cutting-edge issues in Jewish gender and sexuality studies. If discussions between the prospective publisher and the editor continue along the path we anticipate, Jews and TransGender is slated to go to press in June, 2009. This places the project into an aggressive production schedule that requires a draft manuscript by April 23, 2008.
Intention and Argument
In this anthology, transgender writers and their allies incorporate a trans-inclusive refrain into the multi-vocal Jewish tradition. This unprecedented collection of academic, autobiographical, secular and homiletic essays records triumph as well as struggle, as transgender commentators first encounter the tradition, struggle with it, and ultimately recognize the authority of their unique lens into the texts and rituals of Jewish tradition. An introductory chapter locates and contextualizes the essays in the intersections between Jewish Studies, Feminism and Queer Theory. A concluding chapter attempts to draw from the collected essays a vision of a transgender inclusive Jewish world.
Overview
Noted scholars and activists from the transgender community document the life experience of transgender Jews encountering Judaism—whether they are Female-to-Male (FtM), Male-to-Female (MtF), intersex, “genderqueer” or otherwise gendered. The essays document a journey through fear, doubt and isolation to hope, transformation, and community. They record the discomfort of bringing a transgender body to worship and secular spaces and ritual forms that were not designed to accommodate such bodies. They catalog the unexpected and hopeful encounter of transpersons with the hermaphrodite Androgynos and the intersex Tumtum and other gender variant role models in the Jewish canon. Finally, the essays reflect joy and empowerment as transgender Jewish leaders emerge to create life-cycle events in Jewish space that honor a change from the gender one is assigned at birth, to the gender God has revealed within their hearts.
If you have already written an essay on this broad topic that has been published elsewhere, please be aware that I am also interested in reprinting selected pieces that track transJewish voices in history. I am looking both for new essays AND for permission to reprint certain essays from other sources.
Details about the anthology below.
Thank you in advance for your contribution.
Noach Dzmura
Editor, Jews and Transgender (Summer 2009)
submissions in MS Word format to luke@dzmura.net
2000-3000 words
The book (with a tentative title Jews and Transgender) will be the first in a new series on Jews and Gender that will explore cutting-edge issues in Jewish gender and sexuality studies. If discussions between the prospective publisher and the editor continue along the path we anticipate, Jews and TransGender is slated to go to press in June, 2009. This places the project into an aggressive production schedule that requires a draft manuscript by April 23, 2008.
Intention and Argument
In this anthology, transgender writers and their allies incorporate a trans-inclusive refrain into the multi-vocal Jewish tradition. This unprecedented collection of academic, autobiographical, secular and homiletic essays records triumph as well as struggle, as transgender commentators first encounter the tradition, struggle with it, and ultimately recognize the authority of their unique lens into the texts and rituals of Jewish tradition. An introductory chapter locates and contextualizes the essays in the intersections between Jewish Studies, Feminism and Queer Theory. A concluding chapter attempts to draw from the collected essays a vision of a transgender inclusive Jewish world.
Overview
Noted scholars and activists from the transgender community document the life experience of transgender Jews encountering Judaism—whether they are Female-to-Male (FtM), Male-to-Female (MtF), intersex, “genderqueer” or otherwise gendered. The essays document a journey through fear, doubt and isolation to hope, transformation, and community. They record the discomfort of bringing a transgender body to worship and secular spaces and ritual forms that were not designed to accommodate such bodies. They catalog the unexpected and hopeful encounter of transpersons with the hermaphrodite Androgynos and the intersex Tumtum and other gender variant role models in the Jewish canon. Finally, the essays reflect joy and empowerment as transgender Jewish leaders emerge to create life-cycle events in Jewish space that honor a change from the gender one is assigned at birth, to the gender God has revealed within their hearts.
Trans Panel for April - looking for group leaders
TRANS PANEL for April:
We are currently looking for people in the Trans community who are willing to lead a discussion on the prevalence of sexual violence/oppression/hate crimes specific to the Trans population. For information or to get involved call Tisha at 484-9791 ext. 318.
We are currently looking for people in the Trans community who are willing to lead a discussion on the prevalence of sexual violence/oppression/hate crimes specific to the Trans population. For information or to get involved call Tisha at 484-9791 ext. 318.
Survivor's Poetry Reading - Tsunami Books - Apr 26, 8pm
Survivor’s Poetry Reading – April
26th
at
Tsunami Books, 8pm
There will be two guest poets, followed by an open mic for survivors. Join us for this powerful event, as we witness, and give voice to the words of survivors. Everyone is encouraged to come and bring friends and family. Poetry for this event will feature personal reflections on sexual violence, as well as words of empowerment by survivors. There will be two guest poets, followed by an open mic. Sign up to read or come to listen!
There will be two guest poets, followed by an open mic for survivors. Join us for this powerful event, as we witness, and give voice to the words of survivors. Everyone is encouraged to come and bring friends and family. Poetry for this event will feature personal reflections on sexual violence, as well as words of empowerment by survivors. There will be two guest poets, followed by an open mic. Sign up to read or come to listen!
Q Center open Tuesdays and 1st & 3rd Saturdays
Eugene and Springfield's own LGBTQA community center.
We provide meeting space and a place to come hang out, read a magazine, watch a bit of TV, see who else is there.
Q Center Drop-in Hours:
Tuesday evenings 6pm-8:30pm
First and Third Saturdays of each month - 1pm-5pm
Questions? Call Jesse 912.1823 or email him at omuhgod@gmail.com Website: www.qcenter.org
Q Center is located at the corner of 13th and Lincoln at 1309 Lincoln.
It's a great little hangout spot for anyone in the community.
We provide meeting space and a place to come hang out, read a magazine, watch a bit of TV, see who else is there.
Q Center Drop-in Hours:
Tuesday evenings 6pm-8:30pm
First and Third Saturdays of each month - 1pm-5pm
Questions? Call Jesse 912.1823 or email him at omuhgod@gmail.com Website: www.qcenter.org
Q Center is located at the corner of 13th and Lincoln at 1309 Lincoln.
It's a great little hangout spot for anyone in the community.
LGBTQS NA Meeting at Q Center, Sundays, 7pm
Lesbian/Gay/Bi-Sexual/Transgendered/Questioning/Straight
New Meeting Group
*This is a closed meeting for addicts only, no children please
When: Sundays
Where: Q Center 1309 Lincoln St. Between 13th and 14th BIG TALL BUILDING
Time: Doors Open 6:30pm Meeting Starts at 7:00pm
This is a confidential meeting of Narcotics Anonymous. If you have questions or concerns please call Jacque 232-7213 or Rhonda 606-6179
New Meeting Group
*This is a closed meeting for addicts only, no children please
When: Sundays
Where: Q Center 1309 Lincoln St. Between 13th and 14th BIG TALL BUILDING
Time: Doors Open 6:30pm Meeting Starts at 7:00pm
This is a confidential meeting of Narcotics Anonymous. If you have questions or concerns please call Jacque 232-7213 or Rhonda 606-6179
Blogging for LGBT Families Day Is June 2
Blogging for LGBT Families Day Is
June 2
by Dana at Mombian Blog
It’s almost that time of year again, so mark your calendars now. The third annual Blogging for LGBT Families Day is coming up on Monday, June 2. (Yes, I’ve held it on the 1st in previous years, but it seemed best not to do it on a Sunday, a low-traffic day in the blogosphere.)
Last year, over 150 bloggers participated, including lesbian moms, gay dads, adult children of LGBT parents, members of the transgender community, LGBT individuals without children, and straight allies. Countries represented included the United States as well as Australia, Canada, and the UK. Some bloggers told stories about their paths to parenthood, or tales about their children; some wrote about LGBT relatives or friends; others discussed current political events; and several spoke of why their faith obliges them to support LGBT rights. This year’s writings should be equally diverse and compelling.
Here’s how it works:
The list of last year’s contributions is still online for your perusal.
Please also download a banner and promote the event on your site. The more people who participate, the more impact our voices will have.
Thanks to the Family Equality Council for sponsorship of the event.
I hope many of you will be a part of this.
by Dana at Mombian Blog
It’s almost that time of year again, so mark your calendars now. The third annual Blogging for LGBT Families Day is coming up on Monday, June 2. (Yes, I’ve held it on the 1st in previous years, but it seemed best not to do it on a Sunday, a low-traffic day in the blogosphere.)
Last year, over 150 bloggers participated, including lesbian moms, gay dads, adult children of LGBT parents, members of the transgender community, LGBT individuals without children, and straight allies. Countries represented included the United States as well as Australia, Canada, and the UK. Some bloggers told stories about their paths to parenthood, or tales about their children; some wrote about LGBT relatives or friends; others discussed current political events; and several spoke of why their faith obliges them to support LGBT rights. This year’s writings should be equally diverse and compelling.
Here’s how it works:
- Blog on a topic related to LGBT families on or before June 2, 2008.
- Leave a comment on this post, or send an e-mail to lgbtfamilies@mombian.com with the permalink to your post. (If you know how, you may also add the tag “blogging for lgbt families day” to your entry.)
- I’ll compile the posts and highlight them here on June 2. Come back and read the stories and insights of our community and allies.
The list of last year’s contributions is still online for your perusal.
Please also download a banner and promote the event on your site. The more people who participate, the more impact our voices will have.
Thanks to the Family Equality Council for sponsorship of the event.
I hope many of you will be a part of this.
Family CampOUT - Westwind - August 14-17
Summer Camp for LGBTQ families
Family CampOUT (this camp is sponsored by Portland YWCA the actual camp is near Lincoln City on the coast)
CampOUT is dedicated to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender parents and their children. Westwind brings together a unique, supportive community to enjoy a quality family experience. There will be opportunities to hike, sing by a campfire, create treasures at the craft house, wade in the ocean, go for a trail or corral ride, paddle a canoe and enjoy the beauty of Westwind.
Who: Children ages 3 and above and parents of all ages
When: August 14 - 17
Cost: Adult $170
Child $135
Contact: http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=9oILKWMCF&b=132831
Portland YWCA Camp Westwind.
Family CampOUT (this camp is sponsored by Portland YWCA the actual camp is near Lincoln City on the coast)
CampOUT is dedicated to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender parents and their children. Westwind brings together a unique, supportive community to enjoy a quality family experience. There will be opportunities to hike, sing by a campfire, create treasures at the craft house, wade in the ocean, go for a trail or corral ride, paddle a canoe and enjoy the beauty of Westwind.
Who: Children ages 3 and above and parents of all ages
When: August 14 - 17
Cost: Adult $170
Child $135
Contact: http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=9oILKWMCF&b=132831
Portland YWCA Camp Westwind.
Registering as Domestic Partnership info
REGISTERING AS DOMESTIC PARTNERS
Where: Lane County Public Service Building, Deeds and Records Office, 125 East 8th Avenue in Eugene. The closest entrance to the Deeds and Records Office is at the Pearl Street entrance between 7th and 8th Avenues. You may register in any county in Oregon, however.
Date: Beginning February 4, 2008 the county will process registrations from 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Bring: Your ID, and a check or cash. CREDIT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. It will cost each couple $60 to register. We recommend that each couple request at least one certified copy of their Declaration of Domestic Partnership. Each certified copy costs $4 .
Forms and Notaries: Volunteer notaries will be on hand Monday morning and (hopefully) Monday afternoon to notarize your Declaration of Domestic Partnership free of charge. The County Deeds and Records office will have plenty of copies of the declaration form for couples to fill out. Therefore, you need not download the form and fill it out prior to your arrival on Monday. After Monday, however, you may wish to download a copy of the form from the web site of the Center for Health Statistics at www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/chs/order/dp.shtml
(NOTE: Forms printed from the web must be printed on legal sized paper – 8.5 inches by 14 inches. A gray stripe down the left hand side of the form is required to show that it is the standard approved form.)
Warning: Be aware that signing a Declaration of Domestic Partnership affords a committed couple not only important rights, but also responsibilities that last a lifetime. If your relationship ends, you could end up owing alimony, child support payments, etc. Furthermore, if you have drawn up estate planning documents with an attorney, you should consult that attorney to find how what affect your domestic partnership will have on those contracts.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at the number and email address below.
Becky Flynn
Regional Director
Basic Rights Oregon
Cell: 541-513-9012
becky@basicrights.org
www.basicrights.org
Where: Lane County Public Service Building, Deeds and Records Office, 125 East 8th Avenue in Eugene. The closest entrance to the Deeds and Records Office is at the Pearl Street entrance between 7th and 8th Avenues. You may register in any county in Oregon, however.
Date: Beginning February 4, 2008 the county will process registrations from 8:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
Bring: Your ID, and a check or cash. CREDIT CARDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. It will cost each couple $60 to register. We recommend that each couple request at least one certified copy of their Declaration of Domestic Partnership. Each certified copy costs $4 .
Forms and Notaries: Volunteer notaries will be on hand Monday morning and (hopefully) Monday afternoon to notarize your Declaration of Domestic Partnership free of charge. The County Deeds and Records office will have plenty of copies of the declaration form for couples to fill out. Therefore, you need not download the form and fill it out prior to your arrival on Monday. After Monday, however, you may wish to download a copy of the form from the web site of the Center for Health Statistics at www.oregon.gov/DHS/ph/chs/order/dp.shtml
(NOTE: Forms printed from the web must be printed on legal sized paper – 8.5 inches by 14 inches. A gray stripe down the left hand side of the form is required to show that it is the standard approved form.)
Warning: Be aware that signing a Declaration of Domestic Partnership affords a committed couple not only important rights, but also responsibilities that last a lifetime. If your relationship ends, you could end up owing alimony, child support payments, etc. Furthermore, if you have drawn up estate planning documents with an attorney, you should consult that attorney to find how what affect your domestic partnership will have on those contracts.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact me at the number and email address below.
Becky Flynn
Regional Director
Basic Rights Oregon
Cell: 541-513-9012
becky@basicrights.org
www.basicrights.org
Soromundi - An Invitation to Ellen DeGeneres
Check this out~~http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r0jHQZCzy4
Soromundi wants Ellen to host their 20th Anniversary Celebration.
Wish them luck!
Soromundi wants Ellen to host their 20th Anniversary Celebration.
Wish them luck!
FORGE Transgender Day of Remembrance Handouts
In honor of the 2007 Transgender Day of Remembrance
(November 20, 2007), FORGE is pleased to announce the
release of two new handouts individuals and
organizations are invited to download and distribute:
"Keeping Yourself Safe: Anti-trans Violence Awareness
and Prevention," and "SOFFA Victims of Anti-Trans
Violence."
"Keeping Yourself Safe" acknowledges that while victims are never to be blamed for violence against them, there are tactics transgender and SOFFA (Significant Others, Friends, Family and Allies) individuals can use to keep themselves safer. The handout lists 12 safety tips, such as carrying a whistle and wearing clothes you can breathe and move easily in. "Keeping Yourself Safe" is available in .pdf (Adobe Acrobat) format at http://www.forge-forward.org/docs/KeepingYourselfSafe.pdf, or in web format at http://www.forge-forward.org/transviolence/safety.php
SOFFA Victims of Anti-Trans Violence" gives vignettes of eleven SOFFAs who were killed or seriously injured in anti-trans violence. All too often, Transgender Day of Remembrance events have acknowledged only trans victims of transphobia, even though many SOFFAs have also lost their lives due to transphobia. In some cases, SOFFAs were killed along with their trans loved ones but are no longer remembered nearly as well as their trans co-victim, such as Lisa Lambert and Philip DeVine, who were killed along with Brandon Teena. Other SOFFAs, like Pvt. Barry L. Winchell, were targeted specifically because of their connection with a trans person. Still other SOFFAs, like Willie Houston, were attacked because they were (erroneously) believed to be trans. "It's important that we recognize transphobia is dangerous to everyone, not just trans people," FORGE director michael munson said, "And this handout is designed to raise that awareness." The SOFFA Victims handout is available in PDF format at http://www.forge-forward.org/docs/SOFFAVictims.pdf or in web format at http://www.forge-forward.org/transviolence/SOFFAvictims.php
The new handouts can also be accessed by clicking on the links at the upper right-hand side of the FORGE homepage, at www.forge-forward.org
FORGE
PO Box 1272
Milwaukee, WI 53201
www.forge-forward.org
tgwarrior@forge-forward.org
"Keeping Yourself Safe" acknowledges that while victims are never to be blamed for violence against them, there are tactics transgender and SOFFA (Significant Others, Friends, Family and Allies) individuals can use to keep themselves safer. The handout lists 12 safety tips, such as carrying a whistle and wearing clothes you can breathe and move easily in. "Keeping Yourself Safe" is available in .pdf (Adobe Acrobat) format at http://www.forge-forward.org/docs/KeepingYourselfSafe.pdf, or in web format at http://www.forge-forward.org/transviolence/safety.php
SOFFA Victims of Anti-Trans Violence" gives vignettes of eleven SOFFAs who were killed or seriously injured in anti-trans violence. All too often, Transgender Day of Remembrance events have acknowledged only trans victims of transphobia, even though many SOFFAs have also lost their lives due to transphobia. In some cases, SOFFAs were killed along with their trans loved ones but are no longer remembered nearly as well as their trans co-victim, such as Lisa Lambert and Philip DeVine, who were killed along with Brandon Teena. Other SOFFAs, like Pvt. Barry L. Winchell, were targeted specifically because of their connection with a trans person. Still other SOFFAs, like Willie Houston, were attacked because they were (erroneously) believed to be trans. "It's important that we recognize transphobia is dangerous to everyone, not just trans people," FORGE director michael munson said, "And this handout is designed to raise that awareness." The SOFFA Victims handout is available in PDF format at http://www.forge-forward.org/docs/SOFFAVictims.pdf or in web format at http://www.forge-forward.org/transviolence/SOFFAvictims.php
The new handouts can also be accessed by clicking on the links at the upper right-hand side of the FORGE homepage, at www.forge-forward.org
FORGE
PO Box 1272
Milwaukee, WI 53201
www.forge-forward.org
tgwarrior@forge-forward.org