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Rabbi Joshua Lesser to retire from Atlanta's first 'gay' synagogue


All those moments and more aside, Lesser cites guiding Congregation Bet Haverim’s young people among his proudest moments.
“Supporting our children to find their authentic expression and create a model of Judaism that is loving, compassionate, and challenges the gatekeeping norms that too many congregations still adopt,” Lesser said.
Lesser took some time to reflect on his time at CBH, how times have changed since he started, and his visions for the future for himself, the congregation and LGBTQ Atlanta.
What made now the time for you to step away from your role at CBH?
I have been discerning what was next for me. CBH has always been a place that has supported my reinvention of the rabbinate. ....

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