Mentsh: On Being Jewish and Queer

by Angela Brown (Editor)

Tossed between sometimes contradictory cultural imperatives, queer Jews often find themselves in a soul-searching struggle to integrate their religious beliefs with their gayness. Over 30 contributors from around the world (including Israel, Serbia, and Australia) reveal their surprising, poignant, sometimes hilarious experiences in ways that offer a staggering perspective on issues of identity, institutions and culture from the viewpoint of the queer outsider struggling to belong. Contributors include: Bruce Shenitz, Leslea Newman, Bonnie J. Morris, Aaron Hamburger, and Simon Sheppard.

Angela Brown is also the editor of "Set in Stone "and Best Lesbian Love Stories, 2003 and "2004." She lives in West Hollywood, Calif.

Genres: Queer, Judaism, LGBT, Jewish, Nonfiction, Anthologies, Religion

332 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 2004

About the author

Angela Brown is an editor at Alyson Books.

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Reviews

[Meka Irons]

This one was given to me as a Hanukkah gift I read it when I need a little inspiration. The stories give me hope.

[Jordon Gyarmathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A collection of short stories from queer and Jewish writers, I found this book emotionally powerful and culturally explorative. The stories varied in quality but for the most part this was a good read focused on an interesting and relevant intersection to me and my friends.

[Miriam · Rating 4 out of 5]

A beautiful collection of memories and essays. GREAT train reading - but you might cry.

[Jess · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not sure if it's generational difference, but almost nothing in this book clicked for me.