What I Wish My Christian Friends Knew About Judaism Questions
“...cross-dressing is strictly forbidden in Judaism...” (pg 100) What does this mean for queer culture? Women wearing pants? Does the importance of joining cultures for ger preclude erasing drag from queer converts?
“...adults converting to Judaism may also choose to celebrate a bar or bat mitzvah.” (pg 141) Is there a gender-neutral term for a bar/bat mitzvah?
“...men should not wear women’s clothing and vice versa...” (pg 183) S. Bear Bergman is an observant Jew, a gender theorist, and a butch - how does ze feel about this? How does ze balance this with hir identity?
“...many Jews believe that Satan is no more than a symbol of the evil or negative impulses inside us all.” (pg 190) How would Jews feel about my history with Satanism?
“Leviticus 19:28 says that we should not tattoo our bodies...” (pg 239) What about previous tattoos? Memorial tattoos? Marriage tattoos?