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Same-sex marriage and Judaism

Okay, kiddo, time for a complicated topic: same-sex marriage and Judaism. So, you know how some people love other people, right? And sometimes those people who love each other are both boys or both girls. Well, some people think that those boys or girls should be allowed to get married, just like a boy and a girl can get married.

But when it comes to Judaism, it's a bit more complicated. Some J ewish people believe that same-sex marriage is okay, while others do not.

You see, the Torah, which is the holy book for Jews, has some parts that talk about relationships and marriage. And some people interpret those parts to mean that marriage should only be between one man and one woman.

But, some people argue that the Torah also teaches us to love and treat others with kindness and respect, regardless of who they love. And since same-sex couples also want to have the same rights and protections as opposite-sex couples, they believe it's important to support same-sex marriage.

In the end, it's up to each individual Jew to decide for themselves what they believe about same-sex marriage, based on their own interpretation of the Torah and their beliefs about love, respect, and equality.