"Jewish Pink Elephant" by Rich Dweck

Articles Written by Rich Dweck

"Internalized Homophobia, Tragedy, Spirituality and a Parent's Role" by Rich Dweck
"Acceptance and Inclusion Can Only Bring Gay Jews Closer" by Rich Dweck
"Nothing has Changed, but My Entire Life" by Rich Dweck
"My Journey From Addiction to Sobriety" by Rich Dweck
"Dear Community Member" by Rich Dweck
"I Never Thought 'Baseless Hatred' was Inherent" by Rich Dweck
"Hate Crimes connected to Religious and Political Leaders?" by Rich Dweck
MY RESPONSE TO: "Just Because He Breathes: Learning to Truly Love Our Gay Son " by Linda Robertson
"Life is a Journey, Not a Destination, 5773 (Hebrew Calendar Year)" by Rich Dweck
"Homosexuality: Nature vs. Nurture"- My story and the video.. by Rich Dweck

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ESHEL (Orthodox)- Monthly Support Conference Call for Jewish parents of LGBT children. They also have an annual retreat and meetings around the country.
KESHET- Support for Parents and Families of Gay Children

Saturday, July 28, 2012

El Paso gay teen, bullied for 2 years, commits suicide w/video

El Paso gay teen, bullied for 2 years, commits suicide

EL PASO, Texas — Another bullied gay youth lost to suicide.

El Paso teen Brandon Elizares, 16, took his own life on June 2, according to family and friends. Brandon was a student at Andres High School in El Paso.

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