LGBTQ+

Pride in film: Disney Israel, Jerusalem Open House collaborate on film screenings for pride month

Disney Israel teamed up with the Jerusalem’s Open House for Pride and Tolerance for a special event honoring Pride Month, hosted at Jerusalem's Sam Spiegel Film School.

Made to feel unwelcome at Pride, LGBTQ Jews will not cede joy

What I have learned from queer history, what I have learned from Jewish history is that we cannot let fear, grief, hurt, or anger stop us.

By IDIT KLEIN/JTA
21/06/2024

Queer Cincinnati Pride organizers forced to resign over Jewish identity

Jewish Cincinnati Pride organizers resigned after threats from socialist groups upset over Israel's exclusion from an event, highlighting LGBTQ-Jewish tensions during Pride month.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
19/06/2024

'Palestinian, not Pride flag should be raised': Guardian reports on Israel's 'pinkwashing'

“LGBTQ+ liberation has been co-opted by the Israeli state that to a gay Palestinian it now serves only as a reminder of the horror unfolding just 60 miles south."

 The LGBTQ+ rainbow flag is seen flying along with the flag of Israel during Gay Pride Parade

'Queers for Palestine' are forcing LGBTQ+ Jews back into the closet

The treatment we have received from other members of the queer community is unacceptable. It is racist and stands in direct contradiction to the supposed ideals promoted by the LGBTQ+ community.

Anti-Zionist hostility is making deeply needed Pride events less safe for Jews

In the wake of the terrorist attack by Hamas on October 7 and the war that followed, many of the marches this year will be infused with anti-Israel slogans.

By NATE LOONEY , ETHAN FELSON/JTA
11/06/2024

San Francisco Pride denies Israel float, but okays Palestinian groups

While the event organizers denied an Israeli float, it welcomed pro-Palestinian groups' participation.

Wolt and IGY offer merchandise for Pride Month

Ahead of Pride Month, Wolt's Pride Store, in collaboration with the IGY youth organization, invites you to purchase Pride merchandise, with all proceeds going to support the organization's goaks.

30/05/2024

US State Dept issues worldwide alert amid threat of violence against LGBT community

These comments were made on the International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia, and Transphobia.

17/05/2024

Tel Aviv mayor announces cancellation of annual Pride parade

"This is not the time for celebrations," he wrote. "132 of our sons and daughters are still kidnapped in Gaza, the circle of bereavement is expanding every day."

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