Tag Archive: Jerusalem Pride
The Beauty and Power of Our Community
LGBTQ Israelis must broaden the definition of what it means to fight for equality in order to live up to our values.
Celebrating Pride in Jerusalem
Despite threats of violence, the Jerusalem Pride March saw thousands in attendance and multiple speeches by government representatives.
Thousands March in Jerusalem Pride
The Jerusalem Open House for Pride and Tolerance hosted its 18th annual Pride March, drawing a crowd of over 10,000.
Combating Homophobia in Jerusalem
After outcry, the Jerusalem municipality removed homophobic posters put up prior to Jerusalem Pride.
Jerusalem Pride March Condemns Nation-State Law
This year, the Jerusalem Pride March was not only an act of solidarity with Israel’s LGBTQ community and in particular the recent government decision to deny gay men surrogacy parental rights. It was also a protest rally against the recently enacted Nation-State Law.
Reason for Pride
We know that we can’t stop just because Tel Aviv is an oasis for gay life, but rather we must continue our work so that every LGBTQ person in Israel can feel supported and safe.
Kfar Saba Celebrates Its First Pride March
Police wanted the organizers to pay for security and for a six-foot high fence. We pushed back.
Israeli Government Forced to Reconsider Anti-Gay Adoption Policy
Israel’s LGBTQ+ community protests being cast as second class citizens.
AG to Jerusalem Mayor: You Can’t Limit Freedom of Expression
A pattern of discrimination against progressive Israelis is about to come to an end.
It’s About Gay Rights, and Much More.
The extremism – crudely exposed – backfired on the rabbis. It drew Israelis of all walks of life out to the march, to say that they disagreed with this divisive and hateful rhetoric, to take a public stand for equality, for democracy, and for an Israel that is inclusive.