LGBTQ+

Jewish bloc returns to London pride parade after two year absence over safety concerns

Sapphic and Hineni are set to lead the Jewish community bloc, with Keshet UK explaining that it would be focusing on training, education, and other projects.

FILE PHOTO: Members of Keshet UK at the London Pride parade in 2018.
Modi Rosenfeld takes the stage.

Bringing the Moshiach energy: Jewish comedian Modi Rosenberg comes to NYC's Radio City

A PERSON wearing a rainbow mask is seen during the Brooklyn Liberation's Protect Trans Youth event in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, US, June 13, 2021.

US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy

A man walks next to a poster with a picture of Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei in Tehran, Iran, March 22, 2026

Trump says he was told Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay, spotlighting Iran’s brutal anti-gay persecution


Kyiv court rules in favor of diplomat in Israel in landmark same-sex case for Ukraine

Ukraine's recognition of Zoryan Kis and Tymur Levchuk's marriage is a milestone for LGBTQ+ couples and families in the country.

 LGBT activists take part in a "Rave Pride" demanding state support for the local LGBTQ outside Ukrainian President's office in Kyiv, Ukraine July 30, 2021LGBT activists take part in a "Rave Pride" demanding state support for the local LGBTQ outside Ukrainian President's office in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Israeli couple stranded in Colombia after surrogacy birth due to sudden entry regulation change

Under the new directive, babies born abroad via surrogacy must first be naturalized in the country of birth, including undergoing a tissue test, before being eligible for an Israeli passport.


Nadav Schwartz: Fighting for LGBTQ+ acceptance among religious Jews

Jerusalemite of the week: A religious Jew who has been out as a gay man for 15 years now, Nadav Schwartz is a passionate activist who fights for the reconciliation of religious and queer identities. 

 Nadav Schwartz

‘Loud and proud’: Meeting the Jewish Federations of North America’s Pride Delegation to Israel

SOCIAL AFFAIRS: At the Jewish Federations of North America’s Pride Delegation to Israel, leaders learn they don’t have to choose between being Jewish, queer and Zionist.

 THE JEWISH Federations of North America’s Pride Delegation to Israel last week, whose trip ended the day before the war with Iran broke out.

Police prepare for the arrival of 60,000 participants for Tel Aviv Pride Parade

A total of 1,600 police officers, alongside hundreds of volunteers, the city’s SLA unit, security personnel, stewards, and municipal police, will be on hand to ensure the event runs smoothly.

Israeli flag and rainbow flag being waved at Tel Aviv Pride Parade, June 25 2021

Caitlyn Jenner returns to Israel as guest of honor for Tel Aviv Pride 2025

Jenner's mission for her visit is to bring light to the LGBTQ community in Israel and to help shift global perceptions.

 Caitlyn Jenner at the David Intercontinental Hotel as Tel Aviv Pride’s guest of honor on June 11, 2025

Adara Peskin Shalem: The foraging expert who fights for LGBTQ+ awareness in Orthodox circles

Jerusalemite of the Week: Adara Peskin Shalem turned foraging for food to save money into a profitable business. Now she's also fighting for LGBTQ+ awareness in her Orthodox Jewish community.

 Adara Peskin Shalem

Caitlyn Jenner to attend Tel Aviv pride parade as guest of honor - report

"I can’t wait to celebrate love in the heart of the city,” Jenner reportedly said ahead of the event which will take place on Friday, June 13.

Caitlyn Jenner

In the pink: Israeli films showcase ethnic, LGBT diversity in the haredi community - review

Together, Pink Lady and Neither Day nor Night cast a light on the highly insular center of the haredi world.

 A scene from the film ‘Pink Lady.’

Sweden’s national security advisor quits hours into job after explicit Grindr pics sent to gov't

Tobias Thyberg was in the new role for less than 12 hours before he resigned.

Tobias Thyberg