[Alouette]

I strongly disapprove of any attempts at making Judaism appear homophobic

Judaism does nor fear homosexuals (which is what "homophobe" means). It condemns homosexuality as a grave sin.

[Sam Cree]

"It condemns homosexuality as a grave sin."

Although the BSA is likely not getting that impression, at the moment.

[MrsKentTrappedInLiberalSeattle]

It condemns male homosexuality as a grave sin, yes. Not female, which was my point. Whether or not that is "homophobia" as some people see it is irrelevant to the point I was trying to make, that homosexuality overall is NOT considered a sin in Judaism, just male homosexuality, and for specific reasons.

As for female homosexuality, this from the Talmud (Yevamot 76a):

Rav Huna says: “Women who rub against one another are forbidden from marrying Cohanim.” This is so even according to Rabbi Elazar, who said, “An unmarried man who comes upon an unmarried woman without the purpose of making her his wife makes her a zona – a licentious woman. This refers to a man, but when a woman [comes upon another woman] this is general licentiousness.” 

Nowhere near the level of sin given for male homosexuality.