What is Judaism's views on homosexuality?

Question

are homosexuals allowed to marry in a jewish ceremony?
are they allowed to consummate their relationship?

These are many things i need answering as a jewish homosexual

im a non practising jew who wants to marry a man and carry on his life as a practising jew

Answer 1

Homosexuality is regarded as a very serious sin in the Jewish religion.

But it is a disease, like kleptomania or pyromania, and in many cases it can be cured.

Answer 2

It is true that the more Orthodox sects of Judaism do not allow same-sex couples to marry and regard male homosexual behavior as a sin.

However, the more liberal movements tend to allow same-sex marriage as long as the couple in question is committed to having a Jewish household and, should they choose to have children, raising their children in the Jewish faith. I'm talking mostly about Reform and Reconstructionist Judaism here, which take a more interperetive approach to Jewish law. As for comsummation, the liberal movements as mentioned pretty much keep their noses out of married couples' bedrooms.

Do you belong to a synagogue, or are you close to a rabbi? It would be a good idea for you to consult a rabbi about your plans, because many rabbis will not marry a couple unless both parties are Jewish. If your patner is not Jewish and wants to convert, you should know that it is a lengthy process. Good luck!

Answer 3

I think it is allowed by the reform Jewish movement. There was a recent ruling in the conservative movement that discusses this issue, the answer was long and complicated so I wont type it here
This website has a summary.
http://www.uscj.org/Ordination_of_Gays_a7194.html
It basically says that you can get married and consummate your relationship if you find a rabbi willing to do it.

as for orthodox Judaism, no dice.

Answer 4

No way, already! If you are , as you say you are, a homosexual, then practising it puts you outside of your religion. Remember that homosexuality, though it occurs naturally and the therefore cannot be considered unnatural, has no end product. If we were all homosexual or lesbian, the continuation of humanity would be at risk. In that sense, it is unnatural. That is why, though people may completely accept homosexuality, no heterosexual wants his or her son or daughter to be that way! It is not 'normal', and therefore it is 'abnormal'. To the majority of people, the majority of course being heterosexual, abhorrence of homosexuality is a very deep and fundamental feeling, that has to be overcome to enable one to accept homosexuals. Some people can overcome that deep, basic feeling, but some cannot. And of course, some are openly hostile. ALL religions were originally hostile to it, and most still are. Judaism is certainly hostile.

Answer 5

Homosexual anal sex is one of the things we're supposed to martyr ourselves before doing.

So, blessing a union of two men practicing this form of sex under the Chuppah is a long way off.

Answer 6

Leviticus 20:13 sums it up pretty well. Right there in your own Torah:

"If a man also lie with mankind, as he lieth with a woman, both of them have committed an abomination: they shall surely be put to death. Their blood shall be upon them."

Answer 7

the same as the rest of the world ..but if it continues mother earth will have the last word ...goodbye humans ciya be happy

Answer 8

Not much fun when the skins been removed I would think. Never let a rabbi snip your cigar!!

Answer 9

Homo shlomo, I should care vat a faigeleh does? Vat a nudnik!

Answer 10

You should be ready to die first, and marrige is a legal impossibility, so you can't.