Who We Are
Ratzon (Rah-tzone)
Ratzon is Hebrew for yearning and possibility. At Ratzon, we invite you to dream up a new world and connect to your passions. We strive to support the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of LGBTQ+ Jews and their community. Together, we create opportunities for communal gatherings, spiritual practice and political organizing.
Healing and Resistance
We believe that healing and resistance go hand in hand. When oppression and violence rattles our communities we are often left with political, emotional, and spiritual wounds. Joining together to both heal and fight back helps us care for ourselves and those we love.
Ratzon is Hebrew for yearning and possibility. At Ratzon, we invite you to dream up a new world and connect to your passions. We strive to support the physical, spiritual and emotional needs of LGBTQ+ Jews and their community. Together, we create opportunities for communal gatherings, spiritual practice and political organizing.
Healing and Resistance
We believe that healing and resistance go hand in hand. When oppression and violence rattles our communities we are often left with political, emotional, and spiritual wounds. Joining together to both heal and fight back helps us care for ourselves and those we love.
What We Do
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Learning
Delve into topics that uplift our healing and resistance. Learners of all backgrounds are invited to explore topics like Jewish practice, queer thought, political resistance. Join us at our ongoing programs and for special events to share your knowledge and learn from the Ratzon community. |
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Community Building
Together, we practice building a supportive and meaningful community because we know our strength comes from our interdependence. Participants are encouraged to join committees to support and innovate Ratzon. Members take part in mutual aid efforts within and outside of our community to provide for our collective material and social needs. |
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Spiritual Practice
Ratzon is a space to connect to Jewish practice with Shabbat services, prayer, and holiday celebrations. We welcome the complexity of who you are and the diversity of what each person brings to a spiritual space. |
Installation of Hebrew letters made to look like jewels from tin foil and sequins
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Rainbow scarves, fruit and juice boxes for our children's Tu B'Shvat Seder
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Home-made Havdallah candles and Bsameem (spices)
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Our Sukkah with ribbons and tree branches to create a skakch (roof).
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Ongoing Programs
Shabbat BayitJoin together for relaxing activities on Shabbat afternoon.
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Ratzon Beit MidrashCome study with us. Learn from teachers, chevrutahs (study partners) or on your own
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Weekly Meditation and Parsha StudyMeditate and study the weekly parsha (Torah Portion) in community
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Our Partners
