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Thank you for your interest in joining the Keshet Equality Directory. Please read our FAQs then continue on to the next page to create your listing. 

The Equality Directory FAQ

What is the Equality Directory?
Keshet's Equality Directory is a listing of Jewish organizations and clergy who have taken steps for LGBTQ+ equality and belonging. It allows organizations and clergy to share what LGBTQ+ belonging is like in their organization, and for LGBTQ+ Jews and their families to search for organizations or clergy in their locations who meet their needs. The Equality Directory is not a certification program, but a location where LGBTQ+ Jews and their families can search for many of the most commonly requested community policies and features.


What is this form?
This form serves as way for organizations and clergy to tell us about their work, their beliefs, and their offerings. After this form is submitted and the organization or clergy member is approved, then the listing becomes live in the directory and visitors will be able to search on these same fields to find organizations and clergy that provide the services they are looking for.


How do organizations and clergy get approved?
Our staff makes sure that all submissions are authentic (i.e. are not spam and refer to a real organization). It is the responsibility of organizations and clergy to ensure the accuracy of the information they provide and keep their listings up to date. Keshet is not a certifying organization, and we encourage users to ask their own questions as they decide whether an organization or clergy member is the right fit for them.


I am a member of the clergy. I don't currently work at a Jewish organization. Can I list myself without an organizational affiliation?
Yes absolutely. We want as many clergy members as possible regardless of their current job placements or affiliations. If you are available to the community then you should have a listing.


I am clergy at a Jewish organization. Can I list myself in addition to listing the organization?
Yes, both you and your organization can have separate listings at the same time. If you leave your organization, your clergy listing can remain in the directory.


I am clergy at a Jewish organization. I don't want my name in the Equality Directory but I want my organization listed.
FIll out only the Jewish organization list type and your name will not be listed in the directory.


I am a staff person at a Jewish organization. Can I add myself to the directory?
No. Staff members who are not clergy members do not have listings.


Do I have to answer all of the questions on this form?
Yes. All questions are required (except one exception for clergy address fields, which are optional for privacy reasons). By making all questions required we ensure that users of the Equality Directory have as much information as possible, and are able to find the support and community they are searching for.


Does my listing stay up indefinitely?
Each year we will send out an email to the organization so that they have the opportunity to keep the listing as is, update the listing, or have the listing taken down.


Some information has changed.  How do I update my or my organization's listing?

At any time you may reach out to request an edit to your listing.  We are happy to help and to make sure your listing is an accurate representation of you or your organization.


Can I look at the form questions before filling out the form? 

Here are the questions for the organizations.
Here are the questions for the clergy.


Who should I reach out to if I have problems or questions?
Sarah Gill (she/her)
Director of Data Solutions
sarah.gill@keshetonline.org

Choose One


If you would like both your organization and your clergy members / yourself to be listed, each requires a separate entry. The "Organization" and "Clergy" forms ask separate questions to better help our users find what they are looking for. 

Clergy

Clergy Name











Clergy Location
In order to protect your privacy, you may select below which location details will be displayed on your listing. Here are some examples.   

Please DO NOT share your home address.


Use the checkboxes below to choose which locations details will be displayed on your listing. All fields are optional, except State*, but if you include no location information, you will appear in fewer searches. 

* State is required for data quality and evaluation.

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Organization

Lookup Existing Organization


To avoid duplicate entries, type your organization's name below. If your organization is already in our database (from any previous work with us), it will appear in the drop-down menu and you can verify the information and proceed with the form. If your organization does not appear, please check for alternate spellings, and if needed add your organization as a new entry. Please be aware that many Jewish organizations have similar names, and check the address and zip code to ensure that you are selecting the correct organization.

Great News! Your organization is already listed in the Equality Directory.  Please do not submit a second listing. If you have any questions or wish to make edits to your existing listing, please contact equalitydirectory@keshetonline.org.
Confirm Website and Address





If there is a missing leading zero in this zip code, know that it is correct in the database. This is a known issue for this field.
Dynamic Lookup Address Fields
The fields from the lookup populate these and then the above are formula fields. This was due to formatting issues. 


Make any corrections in the box below.

Make any corrections in the box below.

Make any corrections in the box below.

Make any corrections in the box below.



Create New Organization

Please write out the full and proper name of the organization








Hidden Org Name Formula

 Organization Listing Manager

This is the person Keshet will contact with questions about this listing. This information will NOT be published in your organization’s Equality Directory listing.  All communication will use the below email address.   We recommend an email address that will not change often with staff changes, i.e. info@organization.org. If the listing manager leaves the organization, please contact us so that we can update our systems.





Listing Basics - Public

DO NOT include https:// or www.
Correct: keshetonline.org
Incorrect: www.keshetonline.org

This should be the main, general information line for the organization

Organization Type - Public
What type of Organization is this and / or what does your organization offer? Select all that apply.
 



Organization Details

  • When users come to the Equality Directory, they have the option to search based on Location, Organization Type (as selected on the previous page), and Jewish Affiliation.
  • They also have the option of doing deep dives and searching for values and actions that they prioritze.
  • Keshet has worked hard to create a comprehensive list of organizational features and offerings that demonstrate what equality looks like for LGBTQ+ community members.
  • Below, all fields are required in order to give directory users as full a picture as possible.
  • Once a year your organization will be contacted and given the opportunity to update your listing.

Answer all questions as honestly as possibly in terms of where your organization is at this moment.




























Orthodox


Mikveh



Chevra Kadisha




Clergy Details

These are some of the most common areas of knowledge and expertise that Equality Directory visitors are looking for. You will also have an opportunity to share about additional information about yourself at the bottom of this page.















Thank you!

Next steps:
  1. Once received, your Equality Directory submission will be reviewed
  2. If not immediately approved, we will reach out to the below email address with questions or any necessary follow up. 
  3. Once live, you will receive an email with a link to your listing. 
  4. Once a year you will receive an invitiation to update your listing. 
Reach out to equalitydirectory@keshetonline.org with questions or comments.

We will contact you at this email address for all questions regarding approval of this listing.