August 1, 2012 |

Left vs. Far Left | Shalom TV

Jay Michaelson explains why he wrote a piece criticizing the far left and discusses his feelings about the possibilities for peace with Palestinians.

June 26, 2012 |

Special Pinterest Judaism: Jewish Identity in the Age of iSpirituality

How is postmodern, wired culture changing religious and cultural identity? And what can we do to respond to a new generation's spiritual needs? Jay presented this 20-minute TED-style talk at the World Conference of Jewish Communal Service.

June 20, 2012 | Spirituality/Meditation

New Interpretations of an Ancient Identity

At the Israel Presidential Conference, Jay Michaelson explores the ways in which American Jews are transforming Jewish identity.

June 3, 2012 | Law/Politics/Religion

Beacon Broadside | Jay Michaelson Responds to Dan Savage

Jay Michaelson responds to Dan Savage's comment that we should "ignore the bullshit in the Bible.

June 3, 2012 | Law/Politics/Religion

2wice Blessed | Coming Out as a Religious Act

In this two minute micro-interview, Jay Michaelson discusses the religious benefits of coming out as LGBTQ.

June 3, 2012 | Law/Politics/Religion

GayLifeNYC.org | God vs. Gay? Interview with Michael Cavanaugh

Jay discusses his book with local NYC legend Michael Cavanaugh

June 3, 2012 | Law/Politics/Religion

Nashville NewsChannel 5 | God vs. Gay? Interview on “Out and About”

Jay discusses his book on Nashville local television

May 22, 2012 | Law/Politics/Religion

The Daily Beast: Why 30 Days Is Just Right

Newsweek & The Daily Beast's Jay Michaelson tells John Avlon why the relatively light sentence in the Rutgers spy case was actually the right call.

May 11, 2012 | Law/Politics/Religion

NPR | The Religious Context for a Change of Heart [Podcast]

Jay Michaelson talks with NPR's Rev. Welton Gaddy about how minds and hearts change on issues of LGBT equality.

April 30, 2012 | Spirituality/Meditation

What is G-D?

Jay Michaelson comments on what he believes G-d is and isn't. This was filmed at Limmud College in Boston.

March 26, 2012 | Law/Politics/Religion

The Jesse Peterson Radio Show [Podcast]

Jay Michaelson appears on a far-right talk radio show and does his best to make the religious case for equality.

March 18, 2012 | Law/Politics/Religion

Illinois Public Media | Jay Michaelson on “Keepin’ the Faith”

Jay Michaelson discusses 'God vs. Gay?' with Steve Shoemaker of Illinois public radio.

March 16, 2012 | Law/Politics/Religion

WRPI | The Religious Case for Equality: Jay Michaelson on Quest of Life

Jay discusses "God vs. Gay?" with Harry Faddis on WRPI's "Quest of Life" radio program.

March 1, 2012 | Law/Politics/Religion

Beyond Leviticus: Queering God, Torah, and Israel

In February 2012, author, scholar, and activist Jay Michaelson delivered the annual Louis Bunis Lecture to the Reconstructionist Rabbinical College Community, in which he proposes that there are distinctively queer voices and perspectives beginning to enrich the Jewish conversation—much as women’s voices have done over the last generation.

January 20, 2012 | Law/Politics/Religion

NPR | Jay Michaelson debates Peter Wolfgang on Connecticut Public Radio

Jay debates Peter Wolfgang of the "Family Institute of Connecticut" on WNPR's "Where We Live" program.

January 15, 2012 | Law/Politics/Religion

WRPI | Homoradio: God vs. Gay?

Jay talks about the Bible and gay rights, along with the differences between the Jewish and Christian approaches, in an hourlong conversation on Homoradio.

Jay talks about the Bible and gay rights, along with the differences between the Jewish and Christian approaches, in an hourlong conversation on Homoradio.

November 25, 2011 | Law/Politics/Religion, Spirituality/Meditation

Religious EQ 7: God vs. Gay

Jay Michaelson is the Author of the book God Vs. Gay. In this video jay explains why there is a religious argument in support of LGBT people. This version is without background music.

November 15, 2011 | Law/Politics/Religion

NPR | God vs. Gay? If that’s the question, what’s the answer?

On NPR's "State of Belief" radio show, Jay Michaelson shares his personal story and professional activism with Rev. Welton Gaddy.

November 13, 2011 | Law/Politics/Religion

God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality

Jay gave this half-hour talk about God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality in November, 2011, in San Diego.

November 5, 2011 | Law/Politics/Religion

NPR | Jay Michaelson on “State of Belief”

Jay discusses "God vs. Gay?" with Rev. Welton Gaddy of NPR's "State of Belief."

Listen to the entire November 5th, 2011 State of Belief Radio program. To hear Jay Michaelson’s previous appearance on State of Belief Radio, click here.