Queer Jews and Religious Ritual on Screen

Abstract This chapter surveys the portrayal of LGBTQ+ Jews over time. It examines the emergence and evolution of LGBTQ+ Jewish characters performing religious rituals in contemporary film and television, tracing this representation from the 1980s to the present. While scholarship has noted the growing diversity of Jewish sexuality on screen, this analysis focuses especially on the significant trend of depicting queer Jews actively engaging in Jewish ritual practices. Through a comprehensive anal