Shalom, Fellow Faggots

Did you hear that, as of yesterday, gays are now being allowed into the conservative Jewish fold?

While the extremely liberal Reform Jewish movement has allowed gays to become Rabbis for years, it is noteworthy that the branch of Conservative Judaism voted yesterday to start allowing openly gay and lesbian students into its flagship institution.

Chancellor for the Jewish Theological Seminary, Arnold Eisen, said, "The issue [is] how we can remain true to our tradition in general and to halakah [Jewish law] in particular while staying fully responsive to and immersed in our society and culture."

You mean we're no longer pretending we live in the years the scripture was written? Or even translated?

Kick ass. I'm actually impressed. Arnold gets a gold star! ...From David.

As Dylan used to sneeze, "The times they are a-changing."