What is gender, and how does it shape our identities, communities, and values? In this interactive webinar, Jews for a Secular Democracy and Keshet invite you to explore the fundamental concepts of gender, how it differs from sex and sexual orientation, and what Jewish texts and traditions say about it. We’ll break down key gender terms, discuss how gender identity develops, and highlight why understanding these concepts is essential for fostering inclusive communities.

Beyond learning the basics, we’ll also explore allyship—what it means, why it matters, and how you can play a role in supporting people of all gender identities. Whether you're new to these conversations or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will provide valuable knowledge, tools, and resources to help you engage in meaningful discussions and advocacy.

Speaker: Rabbi Micah Buck, Director of Education and Training at Keshet
Moderator: Katie Reiter, National Program Director at Jews for a Secular Democracy

Rabbi Micah Buck (he/they) is Keshet’s Director of Education & Training, where he supports organizations across the spectrum of Jewish life to build communities in which LGBTQ+ Jews and our families can thrive. Micah has a BA in Jewish, Islamic, and Near Eastern Studies from Washington University in St. Louis, and an MA in Talmud and Rabbinic Literature and Rabbinic Ordination from The Jewish Theological Seminary. Throughout his career, Micah has advocated and educated for LGBTQ+ belonging, leading trainings and consultations within his local community and the broader Jewish community nationwide. He has been a SVARA Transformative Talmud Teaching Fellow (2018-2019) and continues to enjoy learning and teaching at every opportunity.

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Special thanks to our co-hosts Keshet! We are thrilled and honored to be working with them on this important project. We also want to thank all of our cosponsors including: The Jewish Women's Foundation of Greater Pittsburgh; Secular Humanist Jewish Circle of Tucson; Society for Humanistic Judaism; Or Adam Congregation Phoenix; Jewish Community Action; the Workers Circle College Network; Temple Israel Orlando; Congregation Beth Adam; the Rabbi Joseph H. Combiner Community Action Project; NCJW|Greater Pittsburgh and more coming.