#19 - Lesbian Rabbis: The First Generation

Edited by Rebecca T. Alpert, Sue Levi Elwell, and Shirley Idelson, this anthology of the experiences of 18 lesbian rabbis has been most instructive to me as I come closer to applying to rabbinical school myself. To read the experiences of the queer rabbis that are my heroines in the way they have faced adversity has helped me hone in on what makes me want to be a rabbi. Although this book may not be for everyone, it has been well read by yours truly.