Pathways to Progress Speaker Series

SOJOURN’s Pathways to Progress speaker series convenes conversations with thought leaders on topics at the intersection of Jewish and LGBTQ+ life. These panels are recorded, transcribed, and available as a resource to our communities. These events are made possible with the generous support of the Breman Foundation.

Torah, Sweet Tea, & the Wild Sacred: Queer, Jewish, & Southern Spirituality with Dr. Laura McGuire and Jeri Katz

Creative Jewish Advocacy & Resistance with Rabbi Elyse Wechterman

Our Voices Matter: How We Shape Our Tradition with James Evans from SVARA

The Hope is Always In Our Hands: Jews, Democracy, and Torah through a trans lens with Joy Ladin

Intergenerational Dialogue on LGBTQ+ Identity with Peri Barnard & Sheri Frank, and Eli Lubell & Joanne Reicher

Marking Moments in Queer Jewish Life with Student Rabbi puck glass and Student Rabbi Shosh Madick

Organizing Faith Communities in 2025 with Jai Davis, Debbie Wells, and Rev. Kyle Riley

Mental Health and the High Holy Days with Rabbi Salem Pearce and Carly Coons, LCSW

Back to School with Pride with Harrison Bleiberg, PC Ganger, Sylvia Miller, and Ari Rosen & Elaine Klein

Two Religions, One Family with Rev. Kim & Imam La Trina Jackson, Pastor Darcy Jaret & Amy Jaret, Rabbi Malka Packer, Rev. Mercy Monroe

Trans folks in Jewish life with Joy Ladin and Liam Hooper

Mental health support and pastoral care for LGBTQ+ families with Dr. Dani Rosenkrantz, Rabbi Joshua Lesser, and Rev. Dr. Robert Lowry