Have We A Ye-She-Va?

Former New York Yeshiva University professor Jay Ladin left two years ago. Joy Ladin returned to begin teaching where Jay Ladin, left off. Yes, Jay/Joy is a transsexual. Many rabbis and other school officials there are not pleased by the change. They believe it violates Torah law, morality and ethics. To make matters worse (depending on one’s point of view), Joy reportedly retains Jay’s manhood. This dispute began in 2006, shortly after Jay was tenured. At that point Jay announced he was in the process of becoming a she. After months of debate, it was agreed that Jay could return as Joy. Jay’s wife left him, taking their three kids with her. Joy now heads the writing center at the university. King Solomon hasn’t been reached for an opinion, but he might suggest that for those writing about this topic, check their spelling for the proper usage of “a’s” and “o’s” and for the appropriate use of past and present tense.