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Homosexuality and Judaism

OK to Be Gay? Jewish Conversion Therapy Faces First Legal Battle

Gay “conversion therapy” claims to help men overcome their unwanted gay thoughts and feelings. But more and more, critics are saying that the treatment is not only ineffective, but humiliating and psychologically harmful. This kind of therapy is facing its first  legal battle  this week in court. One of the plaintiffs is  Sheldon Bruck. Sheldon was raised in […]

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