English Language Literature: On beeing Gay / Lesbian & Jewish
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Gay & Jewish: Must Read Books by
New Boy, an Orthodox Gay Jew
1.
Dancing on Tisha B'Av
by Lev Raphael
(Paperback - November 1991)
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New Boy's comments:
Excellent short stories on the experience of being gay and Jewish. Being
both gay and Jewish myself, I couldn't believe my luck when I first
stumbled accross this book.
2.
Kosher Meat
by Lawrence Schimel
(Editor) (Hardcover)
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Another set of short stories on the issue of being Jewish and Gay.
3.
The Penguin Book of Gay Short Stories
by David Leavitt
(Editor), Mark Mitchell (Editor) (Paperback - December 1994)
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(30%) New Boy's comments:
Really incredible collection (bible) of gay short stories. Includes the
strange but moving "Mrs. Tefillin".
4.
Twice Blessed : On Being Lesbian, Gay, and Jewish
by Christie Balka
(Editor), Andy Rose (Editor) (Paperback - April 1991)
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Honest, empowering essays on being "Twice Blessed". These articles
really hit home with me.
5.
The Lost Language of Cranes
by David Leavitt
(Paperback)
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This David Leavitt contemporary classic about homosexuality in a jewish
family is at once moving and uplifting (see also film adaptation on VHS)
6.
The Kid : What Happened After My Boyfriend and I Decided to Go Get
Pregnant : An Adoption Story
by Dan Savage
(Paperback - June 2000)
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Great book on how (Jewish) gay sex columnist Dan Savage and his
boyfriend adopted a baby boy. Funny, emotional and thought provoking.
7.
Years from Now
by Gary Glickman
(Hardcover - July 1987)
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Moving novel on Jewish family life. The primary focus is on one of the
sons who is struggling to come to terms with his homosexuality. Superb.
8.
Journeys & Arrivals : On Being Gay and Jewish
by Lev Raphael
(Hardcover - March 1996)
Out of Print--Limited Availability New Boy's comments:
Powerful group of essays on the Jewish/Gay issue. By the author of
Dancing on Tisha B'av
9.
Domesticity Isn't Pretty
by Tim Barela
(Paperback - November 1993)
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Hilarious, often touching graphic novel on the lives of gay couple
Leonard & Larry. The relationship between Leonard and his pushy Jewish
mom will strike a nerve in most - if not all - jewish readers.
10.
Filmworks Ix-Trembling Before
~ by John Zorn
(Audio CD)
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New Boy's comments:
I'm recommending "Trembling Before God" the movie NOT the soundtrack (which
could be good - I don't know). The movie is a must for any Gay Jew. Seek
it out.
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Books for Queer and Feminist Jews by
Julie Horowitz, a nice Jewish girl
1.
Twice Blessed : On Being Lesbian, Gay, and Jewish
by Christie Balka
(Editor), Andy Rose (Editor) (Paperback - April 1991)
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Like Bread on the Seder Plate
by Rebecca Alpert
(Paperback)
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On Being a Jewish Feminist: A Reader
by Susannah Heschel
(Editor) (Paperback - March 1995)
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