Gay Solo Dad & Rabbi: My Story
In this talk, Alter will share how he came to get much of what he has wanted, but along a path that seemed simultaneously wide open and repeatedly walled off. A Jewishly committed kid in the 80s, being gay seemed unimaginable. Being gay and becoming a rabbi seemed unachievable. Being single and becoming a father seemed impossible. This is the story of how Rabbi Alter got from there to here, with a few insights along the way.
Instructor
Rabbi Joel Alter serves as the religious leader of Congregation Beth Israel Ner Tamid, a Jewish congregation in Glendale. Previously, Alter’s rabbinic career included teaching and institutional leadership in Jewish day schools, as well as recruiting rabbis and cantors at ... read more
Date: Tue, June 25, 2024
Delivery Method: In-person With Livestream
Time: 10-11:15am CT
Location: UWM Hefter Conference Center or view on Zoom
Instructor: Joel Alter
Fee: $10
Program Number: SUM:326
