"Being gay and demanding my place at the Jewish table gave me the permission to talk back to Judaism over homophobia and racism, over Gaza and over misogyny."
"Lau-Lavie was still a young man when he decided to leave Israel for New York in the late 1990s, prompted by the backlash over a newspaper profile of him."
"He is the heir to a 38-generation Orthodox rabbinic lineage going back to the 11th century, which he strives to honor while exploring his own identity."
"The documentary 'Sabbath Queen' captures Lau-Lavie's journey from drag queen to Conservative rabbi and his efforts to integrate his diverse identities."
Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie, a prominent figure within the LGBTQ+ Jewish community, emphasizes the importance of addressing issues like homophobia, racism, and misogyny within Judaism. In a journey that began when he left Israel for New York, Lau-Lavie navigated his identity as a gay man while honoring his 38-generation Orthodox rabbinic legacy. His experiences and struggles are documented in 'Sabbath Queen,' which highlights his path from drag queen to Conservative rabbi. Through these explorations, he seeks a place at the Jewish table that embraces all identities.
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