Virtual Resource Center - Hebrew Union College

Language both determines and reflects attitudes. Some words and phrases are loaded with political and social implications. Here is a collection of key terms, used by and about lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, which can help increase understanding and reduce misunderstandings.

Many nonprofit organizations, institutions and individuals provide extensive answers to Frequently Asked Questions on the Internet. Some of the best, most interesting and useful FAQ resources are annotated here.

Brief answers to commonly - and not-so-commonly - asked questions.

Use the "Categories of Questions and Answers" to find relevant subjects, or use the "FAQ Directory," which is an annotated guide to other web sites that answer questions about sexual orientation from psychological, sociological and civil rights perspectives.

Be sure also to check out the "Glossary" for explanations of unfamiliar terms.

What are the official positions of the Orthodox, Conservative, Reform and Reconstructionist movements regarding gay men, lesbians, bisexual and transgender people?

Is there a correlation between the Reform Movement's position on interfaith marriages and its position on same gender relationships?

Are children who have gay or lesbian role models (rabbi, cantor, educator, counselor) likely to become gay themselves?

What does "intersex" mean?

What does "transgender" mean?