U.S. Orthodox rabbis urge community to “welcome” gays and lesbians, upholds “heterosexual marriage” as ideal
Haaretz: “‘Jews with homosexual orientations or same sex-attractions should be welcomed as full members of the synagogue and school community,’ reads the statement, which goes on to say that Jewish law ’sees heterosexual marriage as the ideal model and sole legitimate outlet for human sexual expression. The sensitivity and understanding we properly express for human beings with other sexual orientations does not diminish our commitment to that principle.’” | Statement of Principles