Congregation B'nai Israel

2710 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604 | (203) 336-1858 | info@cbibpt.org |

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LGBTQ+ / Kulanu

Are you Jewish and identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or queer? Are you looking for a place to call your spiritual home? Congregation B’nai Israel has a wonderful place for you. Kulanu, which means “All of US,” is the LGBTQ outreach group within this wonderfully open and accepting congregation.

Kulanu offers a place to meet other people, like you, who want to connect or reconnect with their Jewishness and find a community home that welcomes them. This group is dynamic, and we are always open to ideas and projects for the members to do and share together. The possibilities are endless, and you can make a difference.

We join together for Shabbat dinners, Jewish holiday celebrations, discussions, advocacy and education programs to bring LGBTQ+ issues to the larger community.

This is an opportunity to get involved and take advantage of a host of opportunities that are available with the support of the clergy and Congregation. It is also a chance to be positive role models for the younger gays and lesbians who are children of some of the congregants. Many Kulanu members are also actively involved in the full range of congregational opportunities – adult learning, teaching in Religious School, temple committees, and regular Shabbat and Festival communal worship.

The group currently consists of LGBTQ+ Jews of all ages and levels of spirituality. We welcome you, your partners (whether Jewish or of another faith tradition), friends, allies, parents, siblings, and our youth and teenagers. We recognize that everyone has their own story, and we look forward to hearing yours.

Please feel free to contact Rabbi Evan Schultz or 203-336-1858 if you are interested in finding out more about us and would like to be added to our confidential mailing list. We look forward to meeting you!