In the secular world, gender dysphoria is rampant. Some people claim that transgenderism is normal, while others (most folks) do not. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and should be respected, but some things are simply not true and we shouldn’t be afraid to state the obvious.   

Those of us who believe in God and strive to follow his Laws are 100% certain that there are only two genders: male and female. Both were created by Him, with distinctive bodies that are obviously different—both in form and function.

Judaism has always recognized this fact. That’s why I am shocked to see a supposedly Jewish group trying to deny it and even encouraging youngsters, who are so vulnerable, down a dark path of misinformation. 

Moving Traditions claims: “We believe that in order to have a healthy Jewish future, we must invest in teens’ health and well-being.” I share that sentiment, and based on that philosophy, one would assume they’re teaching kids to observe the Torah. 

Quite the opposite…

Their online class called Tzelem was formed for “Jewish teens who identify as transgender, nonbinary, gender fluid, or gender questioning” to share their stories, play games, and receive care package in the mail—all for a low cost of $80. (No, I am not kidding.)

I truly can not think of a more bizarre and unwholesome group. Just look at the wording used: “Gender Fluid” and “Nonbinary.” These are concepts that are not only illogical, but dangerous. Fluid means a person can choose to be male or female, at any time, and switch genders for any reason. Nonbinary is even worse; it denies that gender even exists.

Everything in my soul screams that this is wrong, it is ungodly, unhealthy, and definitely not Jewish!

Instead of encouraging mixed up kids to fall further into delusion, Moving Traditions could actually be helping them. How do we help? By telling these kids the facts—about God, about His Laws, about how our minds can play tricks on us and that when we’re confused, we need guidance to get onto the right track. (Have any of them read Proverbs 3:5, I wonder?)

Multiple studies have shown that 90% of gender confusion in pre-adolescents will resolve itself—with no intervention required—by age 18. Shouldn’t we then, as adults who are responsible to care for young people, assure them that they will grow out of it and be gender normal once they reach maturity? Of course!

Very, very few people are truly gender confused for a lifetime. If someone is experiencing these thoughts and feelings into their 20’s, they can then seek hormonal or surgical treatment, if desired. No child, under 18, should ever be used as a guinea pig to further a transgender or non-gendered mindset. 

I don’t believe anyone who has gender issues is bad or evil. They are good people, but they are not right mentally, and need both psychiatric and religious assistance. 

Just because Facebook and Hollywood claims there are 72 genders does not mean it’s reality. We need to be looking to God for truth, not Pop Culture, not celebrities, and not pseudo-quacks.

The Jewish community must do everything we can to protect, love, and guide our precious boys and girls. Without them, we have no hope to continue. I don’t want to see a single one of them lost to a mania that ends in tragedy. We can not, we should not, and I personally will not, pretend that transgenderism is okay.