From Jay to Joy: A poet’s journey between genders
Gay & Lesbian Outreach and Engagement(GLOE) at the Washington DCJCC Presents...
From Jay to Joy: A poet's journey between genders
Featuring Professor Joy Ladin from Stern College for Women of Yeshiva University
Sunday, October 25 at 11:30 am
Washington DCJCC (16th and Q Streets NW)
Refreshments will be provided
Cost: $10 General, $8 Washington DCJCC Member/Student/Senior/Limited Income
BUY TICKETS IN ADVANCE AT washingtondcjcc.org/gloe
An English professor's return to work doesn't generally make headlines, but last Fall, Joy Ladin's did. Prior to receiving tenure at Stern College for Women of Yeshiva University, Ladin had taught for five years as Jay Ladin, a bearded, kippah-wearing man. After coming out as transgender, her Dean placed her on "indefinite research leave" and informed her that she was never to set foot on campus again. Come listen to her read from Transmigration Poems and hear about how she became Yeshiva University's and the Orthodox Jewish world's first officially accepted transsexual.
Presented in partnership with the Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival
Co-sponsored with the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE)
Questions? Contact Justin Lerner at justinl@washingtondcjcc.org or at (202) 777-3253
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