RT Article T1 On transition: normative Judaism and trans innovation JF Journal of contemporary religion VO 32 IS 3 SP 403 OP 415 A1 Crasnow, S. J. LA English PB Carfax Publ. YR 2017 UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1571619410 AB In addressing inclusion for trans Jews, clergy and other leaders in mainstream Jewish institutions may consider how trans Jews can fit into existing normative structures of Jewish law, practice, and community. While some trans Jews are interested in this assimilative version of inclusion, others desire Jewish recognition and affirmation of trans identity. Based on ethnographic and interpretive research, this article examines affirming rituals innovated by and for trans Jews. Instead of engaging with inclusion practices that uphold normativity, the trans Jews discussed in this article are invested in reinterpreting and expanding tradition in order to establish a Judaism that goes beyond recognition or assimilation to affirmation of trans identity. K1 American Religion K1 Gender K1 Innovation K1 Judaism K1 LGBTQ K1 Ritual K1 Transgender DO 10.1080/13537903.2017.1362880