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Noam Sienna’s A Rainbow Thread assembles more than a hundred sources—poetry, drama, literature, law, midrash, and memoir—spanning nearly two thousand years of Jewish life. The anthology reveals how queer Jews have engaged with tradition, not merely faced obstacles but also uncovered resources for community and identity. By presenting texts in multiple languages and from diverse historical contexts, the book invites readers to reflect on the enduring dialogue between Jewish faith and queer experience, inspiring a purposeful consideration of the past to shape a better future.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Religion & Spirituality/Judaism
Authors: Noam Sienna
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