Author Sigal Samuel posted an article on Deuteronomy 22:5, which addresses the Biblical prohibition against cross dressing. She references traditional sources such as Rashi and the Babylonian Talmud, which clarify the prohibition as one against hiding one’s identity for dishonest and illegal activities, rather than a blanket statement intending to oppress those who don’t fit the traditionally acknowledged binary gender norms.

Please follow the link below to read the full article:

https://ajws.org/dvar-tzedek/ki-tetze-5774/