Jewish Gay Network of Michigan
Why LGBTQ+ Advocate Judy Lewis Has Dedicated Her Career to Helping Michigan's Older LGBTQ+ Community
This article is part of the News is Out “Out and Aging” series, made possible with support from AARP.Longtime queer community advocate and all-around rockstar [...]Read more about Why LGBTQ+ Advocate Judy Lewis Has Dedicated Her Career to Helping Michigan's Older LGBTQ+ Community
Jewish lecture series targets LGBT kids' safety
By Sharon Gittleman WEST BLOOMFIELD- The gathering last week had one aim. "Our goal for all of this is to save a life," said Judy Lewis, president of the [...]Read more about Jewish lecture series targets LGBT kids' safety
March 2006 Highlights
She/he Said "I guess you'd love for me to say that it was difficult, that I wanted to vomit. But the straight fact is, it was just another person. Now, by no [...]Read more about March 2006 Highlights
Jewish Gay Network of Michigan receives grant, expands programming
The Jewish Gay Network of Michigan has hired Kim Phillips-Knope as its program director. An educator and specialist in LGBT issues, Phillips-Knope is the [...]Read more about Jewish Gay Network of Michigan receives grant, expands programming
Gay authors speak at Jewish Book Fair
WEST BLOOMFIELD – The Jewish Community Center presented Come Out & Read, an evening of gay authors, Sunday as part of their 55th annual Jewish Book Fair. "I [...]Read more about Gay authors speak at Jewish Book Fair
Volunteering on The National Trans Lifeline
BY AJ TRAGER Descriptions of suicide could be offensive or disturbing to some readers. YPSILANTI – Kevin Werner, 35, has been an LGBT activist and advocate [...]Read more about Volunteering on The National Trans Lifeline
Upcoming Event Focuses on Gay Marriage, Still Existing Discriminatory Laws
"Did you know that it is still legal to fire employees for being LGBTQ in over half of U.S. states?" That's the tagline for the Holocaust Memorial Center's [...]Read more about Upcoming Event Focuses on Gay Marriage, Still Existing Discriminatory Laws
Profile: Faith Robinson-Renner
Faith Robinson-Renner was a precocious child. "I gave my mother fits," she recalled. "I had a bottle until I was 4 years old. Then my sister said, 'OK, Faith [...]Read more about Profile: Faith Robinson-Renner
Jewish Gay Network Hosts Talk On Transgender Issues In Michigan
By BTL Staff A special session of the Jewish Gay Network's Annual Meeting will be held at the Holocaust Memorial Center in Farmington Hills on Wednesday, June [...]Read more about Jewish Gay Network Hosts Talk On Transgender Issues In Michigan
Southfield Passes Non-Discrimination Ordinance
BY AJ TRAGER Southfield City Council Meeting on Monday, Jan. 26 (BTL photo/AJ Trager) SOUTHFIELD – Southfield City Council unanimously voted Jan. 26 to pass a [...]Read more about Southfield Passes Non-Discrimination Ordinance
Obituary: Howard N. Baver
By Shelby Clark Petkus The founder of the Gay Connection and Jewish Gay Network activist, Howard N. Baver, has passed away at the age of 89. Baver died on Dec. [...]Read more about Obituary: Howard N. Baver
Inclusive Congregation Celebrates National Coming Out Day
By BTL Staff Congregation T'chiyah will celebrate National Coming Out Day and Sukkot on Saturday, Oct. 11. The Reconstructionist Jewish, inclusive congregation [...]Read more about Inclusive Congregation Celebrates National Coming Out Day
Remembering Linda Lee: An Ally For Life
We've lost a champion. Long before others were willing to stand up for LGBT people, Linda Lee was there – out and proud – as an ally for LGBT issues and people [...]Read more about Remembering Linda Lee: An Ally For Life
JGN Founder Linda Lee Dies
UPDATED: March 31 4:20 p.m. BLOOMFIELD HILLS – Longtime LGBT ally Linda Lee, 69, died March 31. The funeral is April 1 at 2 p.m. at Ira Kaufman Chapel, 18325 [...]Read more about JGN Founder Linda Lee Dies
Former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank to Speak at Holocaust Memorial Center Exhibit Opening Jan. 5
Farmington Hills - The Holocaust Memorial Center Zekelman Family Campus (http://www.holocaustcenter.org) announced that former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank (D-MA) [...]Read more about Former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank to Speak at Holocaust Memorial Center Exhibit Opening Jan. 5
Former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank to Speak at Holocaust Memorial Center Exhibit Opening Jan. 5
After the freedoms of the Weimar era, the Nazi rise to power brought massive changes to the lives of homosexual citizens, particularly homosexual men. Subject [...]Read more about Former U.S. Rep. Barney Frank to Speak at Holocaust Memorial Center Exhibit Opening Jan. 5
Gay Author To Be Featured At Annual Jewish Book Fair
WEST BLOOMFIELD - Author Joel Derfner will discuss his recently published book, Lawfully Wedded Husband, How My Gay Marriage Will Save the American Family [...]Read more about Gay Author To Be Featured At Annual Jewish Book Fair
Out Artist, JGN To Appear During Fine Art Show
Mixed-media artist Dan Neil Barnes is back in town to share his contemporary work with art lovers in Michigan at the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show, where 140 [...]Read more about Out Artist, JGN To Appear During Fine Art Show
Run 4 A Reason Benefits LGBT Charities May 11
A "nifty t-shirt and backpack" aren't all you get when you sign up for the annual Run 4 A Reason event in Downtown Ferndale. There's also the warm and fuzzy [...]Read more about Run 4 A Reason Benefits LGBT Charities May 11
Michigan's LGBT Older Adult Movement Moves Forward
Attendees at last fall's aging conference. BTL file photo The movement to assist LGBT older adults in Michigan is rather young, but the efforts have grown [...]Read more about Michigan's LGBT Older Adult Movement Moves Forward
Meet Judy Lewis: Coordinator For Older Adult Coalition
Related Stories: Michigan's LGBT Older Adult Movement Moves Forward Meet Judy Lewis: Coordinator For Older Adult Coalition SAGE Makes Recommendations for [...]Read more about Meet Judy Lewis: Coordinator For Older Adult Coalition
JGN Plans Film Screening
WEST BLOOMFIELD – On April 16 at 8 p.m. the Jewish Gay Network will sponsor a film screening of Yossi. The film is part of the Annual Warwil Jewish Film [...]Read more about JGN Plans Film Screening
Shir Tikvah Honors Rabbi On 25th Anniversary
TROY – Congregation Shir Tikvah will honor Rabbi Arnie Sleutelberg on his 25th anniversary as spiritual leader of the synagogue at 6 p.m. on March 2, at the [...]Read more about Shir Tikvah Honors Rabbi On 25th Anniversary
Jewish Gay Network Becomes Committee of Jewish Community Center
WEST BLOOMFIELD – The Jewish Gay Network of Michigan recently announced that the group is now a committee of the Jewish Community Center. JGN Board President [...]Read more about Jewish Gay Network Becomes Committee of Jewish Community Center
JGN Partnership With TRUST Taps First Hand Teen Experiences
By Crystal Proxmire Editor's Note: This performance has been postponed until March 11, 2013 due to weather. Trust is the core value of a play being performed [...]Read more about JGN Partnership With TRUST Taps First Hand Teen Experiences
Upcoming Book Fair Hosts Transgender Jewish Author Joy Ladin
WEST BLOOMFIELD – "I think the transgender community is overlooked. So, inviting author Joy Ladin to come speak about her book seemed like the right thing to [...]Read more about Upcoming Book Fair Hosts Transgender Jewish Author Joy Ladin
Temple Emanu-El Welcomes New Members
By Vivian DeGain Temple Emanu-El, a liberal Reform synagogue in Oak Park, is a spiritually-affirming and welcoming community to all peoples. Judy Lewis of [...]Read more about Temple Emanu-El Welcomes New Members
Jewish Gay Network co-sponsors 'Melting Away'
WEST BLOOMFIELD – Jewish Gay Network of Michigan is co-sponsoring the 14th Annual Lenore Marwil Jewish Film Festival's presentation of "Melting Away (Namess [...]Read more about Jewish Gay Network co-sponsors 'Melting Away'
Aging and gay?
ROYAL OAK – What would you do if you were old, disabled or ill and the person feeding you put down the spoon and said that you are going to hell unless you [...]Read more about Aging and gay?
Author asserts God and Gay go together
By Beth Greenapple West Bloomfield- Jay Michaelson, an author whose new book will be featured at the Jewish Community Center's Jewish Book Fair Nov. 6, is a [...]Read more about Author asserts God and Gay go together
Orchard Lake Fine Art Show enters ninth year
In its ninth year, the Orchard Lake Fine Art Show runs July 29-31 on Powers and Daly roads in downtown West Bloomfield. This award-winning art show consists [...]Read more about Orchard Lake Fine Art Show enters ninth year
Older adult summit June 12
FERNDALE- Affirmations Community Center will host another Older Adult Summit on June 12. The event is the second part of a series designed to bring together [...]Read more about Older adult summit June 12
Jewish Gay Network series continues
The Jewish Gay Network of Michigan is offering a series for older LGBT adults, Twice Blessed: Modern Family – You and Your Loved Ones, that addresses the [...]Read more about Jewish Gay Network series continues
Jewish Gay Network kicks off Twice Blessed
By Anne Adelson In our current social and political climate, the needs of diverse families in Michigan are evolving faster than our supporting institutions. [...]Read more about Jewish Gay Network kicks off Twice Blessed
Aging anything but a gay old time
FERNDALE- A summit addressing issues faced by older LGBT adults was held at Affirmations on April 6. A panel of seniors shared their experiences and fears [...]Read more about Aging anything but a gay old time
Judith Slotkin loses life to cancer
Judith Slotkin, 64, of Bloomfield Hills, Mich., died on March 14, 2011. The funeral was held at Ira Kaufman Chapel on Thursday, March 17 at 12:30 p.m. Slotkin, [...]Read more about Judith Slotkin loses life to cancer
Back in the closet
By Tara Cavanaugh The Older Adult Summit on April 6 will address the specific issues faced by today's older LGBT adults. Those health, financial and legal [...]Read more about Back in the closet
Resource center makes elder care resource guide
By Tara Cavanaugh The Jewish Gay Network of Michigan is making an elder care resource guide, in hopes of directing older gay adults to businesses and service [...]Read more about Resource center makes elder care resource guide
Aging advocates debate assisted living options for LGBTs
by Jessica Carreras When Michigan nonprofit Citizens for Better Care teamed up with Affirmations community center to begin work on a training program that [...]Read more about Aging advocates debate assisted living options for LGBTs
Aging coalition grapples with next feat: nursing homes
by Jessica Carreras Ideas are flying and opportunities for education and involvement are extensive when it comes to addressing the needs of Michigan's LGBT [...]Read more about Aging coalition grapples with next feat: nursing homes
Serving the under-served
Michael Menachem Kniespeck is well known for his charitable community activity. As the founder of Operation: Kid Equip, he helps ensure that thousands of less [...]Read more about Serving the under-served
Art from the Heart
By Beth Greenapple On July 25 at the Janice Charach Gallery inside the Jewish Community Center in West Bloomfield, a unique exhibit will open. Art From the [...]Read more about Art from the Heart
A community without closets
By Beth Greenapple FARMINGTON HILLS – The July 15 annual meeting and board installation at the Detroit Holocaust Memorial Center's Zekelman Family Campus [...]Read more about A community without closets
We're here! We're queer! We're senior!
There's a trend happening in our community right under our noses, though most of us probably don't even see it: We're getting older as a population, and by [...]Read more about We're here! We're queer! We're senior!
JGN, conservative synagogue to host LGBT conversation
The Jewish Gay Network of Michigan and Congregation Beth Ahm, a Conservative synagogue in West Bloomfield, will co-host "Being Jewish, Being Gay: A [...]Read more about JGN, conservative synagogue to host LGBT conversation
Golden Gays
by Jessica Carreras Alice McKeage is painting her garage. It's just one of the many projects she hopes to complete now that she has finally retired from Ford [...]Read more about Golden Gays
Between All of Us: Quotes of the Community
compiled by Jessica Carreras "My parents and church community instilled in me the value of community service, and the importance of investing time and energy [...]Read more about Between All of Us: Quotes of the Community
