CONGREGATION SHA'AR ZAHAV

Since 1999, November 20th has been set aside in cities across the country as Transgender Day of Remembrance.  This day memorializes those who have been killed due to anti-transgender hatred.  High rates of murder and other violence continues to be one of the most critical issues facing our transgender communities; and more and more people, trans and non-trans, are raising their voices in commemoration and protest.  

 
At CSZ, we have designated November 21st as Transgender Remembrance Shabbat.  At Friday night services we will remember all who have suffered from anti-transgender violence, with special liturgy, music, drash, and the reading of names.  As the CSZ community participates in the holy act of remembering, we continue to educate ourselves and to commit to further action on this critical community issue.  

More information about the Day of Remembrance can be found at  http://www.gender.org/remember/day/index.html