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The Forbidden Apple: LGBTQ+ SPIRITUALITY

Apr 19, 2024

Melissa Weisz, born and raised a Chasidic Jew welcomes new cohost Zahra Ladak, a Muslim born and raised in the US with deep East African/ Indian roots.  Throughout this season, Melissa and Zahra will discuss the parallels they've discovered in their lives. Expect engaging discussions on the complexities of navigating...


Dec 7, 2020

Pelayo and Melissa close a year full of meaningful queer stories and share the Forbidden Appleā€™s plans for the New Year.

In the meantime check out our previous seasons:

  • LGBTQ finding meaning in art.
  • LGBTQ Voices in recovery.
  • Can you be religious and queer?
  • LBGTQ Clergy and interfaith leaders.
  • Leaders and advocates...


Sep 23, 2020

Y-Love is a rapper and activist who has created Tribe Herald, a space for Jews of color.

He opens up about feeling he was Jewish at a young age and the challenges of converting. Y-Love shares how at his highest professional point, as a recognized rapper, he was going through a low personal point, after being outed by...