She has authored three books, as well as numerous articles for magazines and newspapers. Shelley is a founding member of Reconstructionist Congregation Or Hadash and has served in several leadership roles. She is currently Secretary of Abington (PA) Township's first HRC and a member of the Tri-State HRC. She also works with the Jewish Family and Children's Service LGBTQ Task Force and Keshet. Shelley is the proud parent of an adult daughter who identifies as genderqueer.