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The magic of SVARA has been detailed in various publications, including blog posts, articles, and interviews. Read on to learn what others have to say about us!
Forging new pathways: The Trans Halakha Project
eJewish Philanthropy | April 6, 2022
Euphoric Halakha for and by Trans Jews
Lilith | May 16, 2021
How SVARA is Making Talmudic Learning Accessible
TC Jewfolk | April 1, 2021
In Chicago, an LGBTQ Talmud study center gets a pandemic boost
Forward | November 30, 2020
An open ‘Queer Yeshiva’ offers knowledge of Talmud for all
The Jerusalem Post | April 26, 2019
A Chicago space for JGBTQ Jews becomes ‘a queer yeshiva for everybody’
Jewish Telegraphic Agency | April 23, 2019
Traditionally radical yeshiva brings Queer Talmud Camp to Bay Area
J. Weekly | June 24, 2016
Rabbi Benay Lappe and SVARA, Chicago’s Traditionally Radical Yeshiva
The Rabbinical Assembly | September 17, 2015
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