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JONAH, Jews Offering New Alternatives to Homosexuality, is a non-profit international organization dedicated to educating the world-wide Jewish community about the prevention, intervention, and healing of the underlying issues causing same-sex attractions. JONAH works directly with those struggling with unwanted same-sex sexual attractions (SSA) and with families whose loved ones are involved in homosexuality.....read full mission statement  

 
 
 

   Rabbi Shmuel Kamenetsky
Anything that the Torah forbids, the human being is able to  control. .... To say that a person's genetic constitution prevents him controlling these deviations is definitely wrong....
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  Rabbinical Council of America
JONAH is the only Jewish based organization dedicated to assisting individuals with unwanted sex attractions move from "gay" to "straight". Rabbis may refer any individuals within their congregations who are dealing with unwanted same sex attractions or any families who have a member thereof facing such an issue. ...
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  Rabbi Menachem Schneerson
This subject is really an elementary one, and all nationalities and peoples can find comonground here, and cooperate to correct the misguided attitude. ...
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In 2007, JONAH established a separate division, The Jonah Institute for  Gender Affirmation, to provide research and clinical strategies for growth out of homosexuality.  Jews are obligated to reach out and serve the entire community under the principle of tikkum olam (working together with G-d to heal and perfect the world); simultaneously we are commanded to avoid proselytizing while offering such help. In this respect, both JONAH and the new Institute differ from most other faith-based ministries because we assist non-Jewish individuals and families in a manner which will not threaten their personal religious or secular beliefs.

 
 
 

For individuals and Families
JONAH works with individuals and families facing the challenges associated with unwanted same-sex attractions. JONAH offers access to professional, compassionate help and a wide range of potential resources, both psychological and spiritual. 

 
In order to read personal stories by those journeying out of homosexuality, please go to the "Our Stories" section where you will learn about the courage and determination shown by the men and women who have been involved with JONAH ... more
     
 
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