Transgender
Carrie Soloway, inspiration for trailblazing trans Jewish protagonist of ‘Transparent,’ dies at 88
Carrie Soloway was an icon to the trans community, inspiring a TV show that blazed a path for modern LGBTQ Jews exploring their identity.
Family suspected in stabbing of transgender woman in Beersheba
Olympic committee moves toward blanket ban on transgender women athletes
US Supreme Court allows Trump's passport policy targeting transgender people
In National Book Awards finalist, Jewish trans boy and golem team up to save the world
The novel, which is aimed for middle-grade readers, features a young Jewish transgender boy who teams up with a golem, a creature from Jewish folklore, to save the world from demons.
Bodies of three transgender women left on roadside in Pakistan spark demands for justice
The discovery of the bodies came only two days after a transgender woman was wounded in a knife attack.
GOP Nancy Mace to Jewish progressive: ‘I have a good surgeon if you need to get your nose done'
The self-proclaimed "Trump in high heels" targeted a Jewish progressive with antisemitics insult during an online quarrel.
Ammunition in Kirk killing engraved with expressions of transgender, antifascist ideology - report
According to an early bulletin by The Wall Street Journal, the older-model 0.30 caliber hunting rifle was discovered near the scene, with sources telling the paper to urge caution.
US appeals court rejects Trump bid to restore passport policy targeting transgender people
The case is one of several concerning an executive order Trump signed after returning to office on January 20, directing the government to recognize only two biologically distinct sexes.
Convicted German neo-Nazi to serve sentence in women’s prison after changing gender
The Self-Determination Act, which only came into force in November of last year, enabled Liebich to be placed in a prison aligning with their self-described gender identity
Police indict individual for stabbing transgender person in Kiryat Yam apartment
The indictment was filed against the suspect through the Haifa District Attorney's Office, with a request by police to extend his detention.
Israeli High Court blocks fast-track bid to undo gender change
The three-judge panel held that the gender-change certificate the petitioner received in 2021 “remains valid,” and any new certificate must follow the ministry’s ordinary procedure.
Caitlyn Jenner returns to Israel as guest of honor for Tel Aviv Pride 2025
Jenner's mission for her visit is to bring light to the LGBTQ community in Israel and to help shift global perceptions.
Trump passport policy discriminates against transgender people, judge rules
The State Department soon after changed its passport policy to "request the applicant’s biological sex at birth,” rather than permitting applicants to self-identify their sex.
Transgender Jews fear for safety as Trump targets their rights
Jewish LGBTQ+ families fear what’s next as Trump targets trans rights.
