Can you believe there’s no direct mention of queer women in the Torah?

Seriously, even the Rabbis barely mention us—and when they do, it’s only a passing comment. C’mon, people! Do you really think we just showed up out of nowhere in the Sixties? We’ve been here all along.

Queer Jewish women shouldn’t have to settle for being invisible.

What is the House of Dinah Sapphic Torah Study?

Inspired by Midrash, the House of Dinah Sapphic Torah Study is all about claiming our space. We’re rewriting the narrative and reading queer women into Jewish sacred texts.

Why is it named after Dinah?

You might remember Dinah as the young woman who got silenced in the Torah, but we’re flipping that script. By naming this interactive learning experience after her, the House of Dinah is not just reclaiming her agency—it’s putting queer women front and center in the Jewish story. Like Dinah, we’ve been here all along, and we’re not going anywhere.

Who can participate? Do I need to identify as sapphic?

This interactive learning experience is open to anyone passionate about creating a more inclusive Jewish narrative. You don’t need any specific educational background, knowledge of Hebrew, or to identify as queer yourself. What matters most is your openness to engage, question, and embark on a transformative journey through sacred texts.

Bonus: What’s the House of Dinah Virtual Talmud?

You’re going to love this.

The House of Dinah Virtual Talmud is like a living, breathing record of everything we discuss during our sessions. Imagine a Torah study group that keeps evolving—a space where every voice adds depth and meaning. It’s modeled after the hypertext nature of traditional Talmud pages, and everyone is invited to add their voice, whether you’re a past participant or just tuning in. The more voices, the better!