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Major Jewish body gives support to proposed anti-discrimination laws | Gay News Network

Major Jewish body gives support to proposed anti-discrimination laws | Gay News Network.

Author mikeybearPosted on December 20, 2012February 4, 2018Categories Human Rights, Jewish, LGBTIQ+Tags ADC, Dvir Abramovich, Gay, GBLT, Jewish, Lesbian, Marriage Equality, Michael Barnett, Nicola Roxon, Same-sex marriage, Serkan OzturkLeave a comment on Major Jewish body gives support to proposed anti-discrimination laws | Gay News Network

Rabbi’s homophobic comments provoke criticism, petition | Gay News Network

Rabbi’s homophobic comments provoke criticism, petition | Gay News Network.

Author mikeybearPosted on February 22, 2012February 4, 2018Categories Activism, Health/Welfare, Human Rights, LGBTIQ+Tags Australian Jewish Psychologists, Australian Psychological Society, Bigotry, Dayenu, Dr Nicky Jacobs, ECAJ, Gay, GLBTIQ, Homophobia, Jewish, Lesbian, Michael Barnett, Monash University, Peter Wertheim, Professor Ed Byrne, Rabbi Dr Shimon Cowen, Roy Freeman, Safe Schools Coalition Victoria, Serkan OzturkLeave a comment on Rabbi’s homophobic comments provoke criticism, petition | Gay News Network

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