Rabbi Mychal Copeland Rabbi Mychal Copeland is spiritual leader at Congregation Sha’ar Zahav in San Francisco and author of "Struggling in Good Faith: LGBTQI Inclusion from 13 American Religious Perspectives." Recent Stories Apr 4, 2023 Why my synagogue hosted a drag story hour for Purim Jun 22, 2020 Don’t let Pride’s 50th anniversary pass by. Lots of Jewish resources are available. Nov 9, 2018 I’ll take 20 Mennonites over one armed guard Nov 4, 2016 The darker side of the flood story not so sweet Sep 9, 2016 Torah | Different visions of Divine reflect truest self-image Jul 15, 2016 Torah | About to lash out Think about Moses May 12, 2016 Torah | If a man lies with a male verse must be put in context Mar 18, 2016 Torah | If we eat meat, take time to bless source of sustenance Jan 22, 2016 Torah | Manna story shows that God embraces our diversity Nov 20, 2015 Torah | Seeing the good, but still making the world better Sep 25, 2015 Torah | From dust to dust, and then what Case is still open Jul 31, 2015 Torah | When sacred text hurts others, how do we apologize May 29, 2015 Torah | Priestly Blessing taps our faith in magic of words Apr 2, 2015 Torah | Dayenu lessons: Life can be unfair, and life is beautiful Feb 6, 2015 Torah | Jethros advice to delegate is good for everyone Dec 2, 2014 Torah | As Jacobs children, we must wrestle with godly notions Oct 10, 2014 Sukkot reminds us to treat all visitors with radical hospitality Aug 15, 2014 Torah | Drought reminds us to give thanks for rain, as our ancestors did Jun 13, 2014 Torah | Honor fellow travelers who join us in celebrating Judaism Apr 18, 2014 Torah | Valuing our broken pieces allows us to become whole Next Page