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In ‘Sabbath Queen,’ a Queer Rabbi Is Torn Between Tradition and Belonging

By Jim McDermott
'Sabbath Queen'
Jun 14, 2024
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Early in his adult life, Lau-Lavie is outed in a news article as gay, prompting him to move from Israel to New York in search of a spiritual life that makes more sense than his Orthodox heritage.

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An image of the November 2026 issue of Sojourners, titled "Face to Face." It features George Lakey on the cover
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'Sabbath Queen'