I am neither Jewish nor trans but I had a conversation about this with a trans Jewish friend who was trying to figure out why so many trans people convert to Judaism and this was basically my answer
I am both, and I know why trans people who want a spiritual home and didn’t start here check us out. It’s because we don’t expect us to think the same or be perfect or believe the right thing. If you do what you think is right, that’s enough, we accept people for who they are.
That said, it isn’t always easy and trans people aren’t always welcome or understood. But I do want my sibs to be happy, and I think my two tribes complement each other. We question norms and pursue being our best selves.
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