The Trans Halakha Project aims to catalyze and nurture euphoric and dignified encounters with Jewish tradition for and by trans Jews by creating new halakhic literature and elevating emerging trans customs.
Our Work
Responsa / Shu”tim
We publish teshuvot (think: halakhic Q&A papers) that use the language of halakha to respond to questions about Jewish life and practice that emerge directly from trans people.
Liturgy & Ritual
We share approaches to halakha that are rooted in euphoria—celebrating the unique frameworks that trans bodies and experiences can give voice to—rather than dysphoria.
Halakhic Discourse
We curate ritual resources and guides that have been created for trans Jews, by trans Jews, and engage trans & non-binary people in the creation of specific rituals and blessings.
What is Trans Halakha?
The Jewish community has been blessed with the increased visibility of trans, intersex, non-binary, and gender non-conforming folks. The Trans Halakha Project empowers and elevates the trans Jews whose experiences are not yet at the center of halakhic exploration by creating halakhic literature and practices for and by trans people.