progressivejudaism:

“The Cantor said that now was the moment to put one on. I realized that I never had in my life, not once, put a tallit on my neck. But right there, on the bimah, I did. I am almost 50 years old, and I realized that now I have to go looking for one of my own.  I want a giant traditional one with black stripes. Being gay, I know the value of visible pride and ownership, so I after decades without one, I am now going to wear it proudly.“

I Never Felt Comfortable Wearing a Tallit — Until This Week