In a sweeping and unprecedented declaration, Orthodox rabbis issued a clear ban against gay conversion therapy, calling it harmful, ineffective, and rooted in a false belief that same-sex attraction is a disorder. The statement, published on rabbisagainstconversiontherapy.com, doesn’t hedge, soften, or spiritualize the harm. It names it directly — and for many LGBTQ+ Jews and allies, it feels like a long-overdue exhale.
Holy No: Rabbis Take a Stand Against Conversion Therapy | Instinct Magazine
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Orthodox rabbis issue a statement against conversion therapy.
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