As part of its outreach to the LGBTQ community, Temple Isaiah will host a forum with representatives from PFLAG on Sunday, Oct. 23 at 2:00 p.m.
PFLAG, an acronym for Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, is a national advocacy group founded 50 years ago by Jeanne Manford following a historic march with her son, a prominent gay activist, at the 1972 Christopher Street Liberation Day March.
Her commitment would lead to a meeting of parents, LGBTQ people, and allies just nine months later—a meeting that would result in the formation of PFLAG.
While the organization offers a variety of services to the LGBTQ community, its primary focus is support for parents and friends of the community. The Long Island chapter serves Nassau and Suffolk counties.
The forum will provide information about the LGBTQ community in today’s environment and a discussion about the gender pronouns currently in use. Representatives of PFLAG will also present their own very personal and compelling stories about what brought them to the organization. There will be ample opportunity for questions and discussion.
The forum will be held in person and available online via Zoom. For the link to the Zoom session, call the temple office at (516) 487-5373. There is no charge to attend and light refreshments will be served.
Temple Isaiah plans to follow the forum by hosting periodic meetings of parents and friends of the LGBTQ community, providing a safe space for discussion and sharing.
Temple Isaiah, located at One Chelsea Place, off Cutter Mill Road, is a member congregation of the Union for Reform Judaism.
