The Aguda, the National Association of GLBT in Israel, is Israel’s pioneer lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender organization. It is a national grassroots, volunteer-based, nonprofit human-rights organization representing the LGBT community. It promotes and advances new initiatives and cultivates leadership in partnership with all sectors and groups within the community.
AILO – Alliance of Israeli LGBT Educational Organizations
http://ailo.org.il
Working together to build community, teach understanding, and create change. We envision a world in which all members of society, including people of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and families, can live their lives fully, with their complete selves and identities, as full and equal members of their families, local and global communities.
ALEPH is a social and support group for Jewish men of all ages who identify as gay, bisexual or just not
straight including those men who are questioning or confused about their sexuality. In addition to offering
social contact in relaxed and friendly settings, Aleph offers confidential and anonymous support. They formed in
1995 and have a small but dedicated group of men. This group is for men over 30; Young Aleph provides services
for ages 16-29.
Bat-Kol – A Religious Lesbian Organization in Israel www.bat-kol.org
This organization is in Israel and was founded to allow women to fulfill both their religious and lesbian
identity; to make it possible for women to live in loving relationships, to raise children without deception,
but nevertheless stay committed to their religion. Starting with ten founders in the winter of 2005, Bat-kol
has grown and as of June 2007 includes some 100 women whose ages range from 19 to forty plus. Members of Bat-kol
come from various religious backgrounds. Some have established a gay family and raise children; others are still
in the closet and are struggling with the difficulties involved. Bat-kol organizes annual meetings and social
activities for religious lesbians. These meetings allow mutual support as well as create a social framework. In
addition, Bat-kol setup a support group for mothers of religious homosexuals and lesbians. These meeting allow the
parents to share their experiences and gain strength from the understanding that they are not alone in the struggle.
The website is in Hebrew, but there is a link to translate their purpose and goals into English.
Beit Haverim (Group for Gay & Lesbian Jews in France)
Groupe Juif Gay et Lesbien de France www.beit-haverim.com
Beit Haverim is a 28 year old organization, which makes it one of the older GLBT organizations in France. Our vocation is to
offer to our members and friends a place to meet, think, develop themselves, and when needed, assume their (often) "double
identity". We are an open, broad minded, mixed organization. Men, women, Jews or not, LGBT or not, we welcome
everyone! We
are a non-religious organization (as opposed to a congregation). We gather close to 1000 members and friends.
Beit Haverim is
present all over France, and we have many scheduled activities in Paris, Lyon, Montpellier, and Nice. Please see
our website for
details and dates of activities (such as our participation in Paris Gay Pride on June 25th).
Beit Haverim
3 rue Keller
75011 Paris
FRANCE
Telephone: 011.33.1.40.40.00.71
Email Address: contact@beit-haverim.com
Dayenu was conceived in 1999 as a cooperation between the local lesbian and gay Jewish groups
to enter a combined float in the
2000 Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras. Shortly after the parade, the group formalized and agreed to operate in order
to bring more
permanent resources for Jewish Gays & Lesbians and their partners, friends and family, such as to 1) Provide outreach and
support; 2) Deliver educational information and public representation; and, 3) Organize social activities.
What does Dayenu mean? An article written by one of our members explains that the word is loosely translated
as "enough". The word has numerous applications but as is written in the article, we use it to capture our reaction to
the ignorance, denial, narrowmindedness and mistreatment that has constantly vexed Jewish gays and lesbians and
their families.
Email address: info@dayenu.org.au
Telephone: 011-61-425-266-649
Eshel is a new partnership of organizations and individuals working to build understanding and support for lesbians and gays in traditional Jewish communities. Eshel takes its name from the אשׁל אברהם, Eshel Avraham, the tamarisk tree under which Avraham Avinu would welcome wayfarers who came from all directions seeking respite.
Keshet is a social connection group in the Greater Portland — Vancouver
Metropolitan area for gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender Jews and their spouses, partners, significant others and good friends, whether Jewish or not. Keshet schedules
monthly potluck socials and programs on alternating 4th Fridays and 4th Sundays, and celebrates major Jewish
holidays together.
For more information, good friends and good food, contact us.
Email address: info@dayenu.org.au
Telephone: 503-226-7079 Ext. 14
GesherCity is a portal to the Jewish community for people in their 20s and 30s. Three cities have a Queer Jews Cluster (group of people with similar interests): Boulder/Denver, St. Louis, & Washington, DC. Clusters organize events like movie/films screenings with queer and Jewish themes, happy hours, a queer Shabbat dinner, and discussions of gender and sexuality issues within Judaism. GesherCity is a regional site and in order to access information about this LGBT Cluster, you must register as a member and choose one of the three cities as your portal city. If you live in another city that doesn't have a Queer Jews Cluster, consider joining GesherCity and starting one!
In London, contact GLON (Gay and Lesbian Orthodox Network) by e-mail at glon_uk@yahoo.com or by phone as follows: from within the UK, 0777-308-6233; from the US, dial 011-44-777-308-6233.
Havruta- Religious Homosexuals in Israel was founded by graduates of Hesder Yeshivas and Religious Pre-Military Preparatory Programs. The organization includes an internet site which is updated on a weekly basis and monthly meetings and activities.
Hod is an Israeli website "written by Orthodox Jewish gay men, for Orthodox Jewish gay men, not affiliated with any organization or political movement"...
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Hod is an Israeli website "written by Orthodox Jewish gay men, for Orthodox Jewish gay men, not affiliated with any organization or political movement." Hod aims to "provide a platform for open-minded discussion in order to facilitate understanding." Mostly in Hebrew, but with English pages as well.
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Hoshen, the Hebrew acronym for "Education & Change", is the education and information center of the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender) community in Israel. It is a nationwide, non-profit volunteer organization whose purpose is to fight stereotypes regarding sexual orientation and gender identity.
The Israel AIDS Task Force is "the main and oldest public body in Israel dealing with AIDS." The website is in Hebrew only and
contains statistical information about...
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The Israel AIDS Task Force is "the main and oldest public body in Israel dealing with AIDS." The website is in
Hebrew only and
contains statistical information about AIDS in Israel as well as a listing of organizations dedicated to AIDS/HIV
treatment, care
and research in Israel. The site offers a monthly newsletter about IATF activities and other AIDS/HIV related activities
throughout Israel.
The Israeli Gay Youth Organization operates on a voluntary basis and targets two segments : Youth of ages
15-18 and another group
of youth aged 18-23...
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The Israeli Gay Youth Organization operates on a voluntary basis and targets two segments : Youth of ages 15-18
and another group
of youth aged 18-23, above the age of army conscription. The Israeli Gay Youth Organization is now an
independent organization
(Amuta), yet remains loosely affiliated with the Organization for Gay and Lesbians in Israel ("Aguda"),
a nonprofit nationwide
organization promoting the status of the GLBT community in Israel since 1975.
The organization supports youth through the difficult stages of defining their sexual orientation,
which are often confusing and
painful. During this period, teenagers become aware of their sexual feelings. In addition, the organization provides the
framework for out-of-the-closet youth who are willing to contribute to the struggle for gay youth status,
promoting equal rights
and the fight against hatred and homophobia.
IGY - Israeli Gay Youth
5 Yavne St.
Tel Aviv 65791
Israel
Telephone: 011. 972.3.560.0958
Email address: office@igy.co.il
This site is in Hebrew. Translate to English or French in the upper left hand corner
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International Association of Lesbian & Gay Children of Holocaust Survivors www.infotrue.com/gay.html
"Just as a hidden Memory is forgotten... If History is hidden, then history is forgotten!" The IALBCHS has over
150 members in 11
countries. The International Association...
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"Just as a hidden Memory is forgotten... If History is hidden, then history is forgotten!" The IALBCHS has over
150 members in 11
countries. The International Association of Lesbian and Gay Children of Holocaust Survivors is the proud recipient of the
Rainbow Award for January 1998.
Email: rick.landman@nyu.edu
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J-Bagel is Penn’s Jewish Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, Intersex, and Ally (LGBTQIA) Community. Funded by Penn Hillel, J-Bagel hosts regular Shabbat dinners, educational, and social programs. We are an active and diverse organization, providing a fun and safe space for our members from across the Jewish and LGBTQIA spectrums, for undergraduate and graduate students. We are the only university-run queer Jewish organization in Philadelphia, and welcome students from throughout the region to our events. J-Bagel is affiliated with the Penn LGBT Center, and NUJLS, the National Union of Jewish LGBTQQI Students, a federation of queer Jewish youth.
JAG was founded by a group of people who voluntarily decided to generate a change. In good time, because of the success of the calling and the demand of more and better activities, we have received training and counseling to be able to constitute a solid and booming organization as JAG is today...
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JAG was founded by a group of people who voluntarily decided to generate a change. In good time, because of the success of the calling and the demand of more and better activities, we have received training and counseling to be able to constitute a solid and booming organization as JAG is today.
It is important to say that JAG is a project created and developed by young people. The policy of integration of this proposal is the reason for the calling we have had in such a short time, not being the reference group the only group of people who showed interest in taking part of the institution. It is also worth to mention the importance lying in the transmission of community values to the younger members and other people who have lost Jewish institutions as their spiritual and social referents, allowing in that way the emergence of new leaders.
This site is in Spanish. You can translate it to English in the upper left corner under the JAG logo.
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The Jerusalem Open House (JOH) is a grassroots, activist organization of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people, and
their allies headquartered in Jerusalem...
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The Jerusalem Open House (JOH) is a grassroots, activist organization of lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender
people, and
their allies headquartered in Jerusalem, Israel. The goal of the Jerusalem Open House is "to facilitate a breakthrough
into a new
era of vocal LGBT self-advocacy, catalyzing the creation of a more tolerant society in Israel". The JOH has two
overlapping
programs areas: to provide direct services designed to build the LGBT community in Jerusalem, and advocating for
social change on
issues of concern to LGBT constituents, taking action to promote the values of tolerance and pluralism in Jerusalem. The JOH
community center provides an LGBT space that is open, safe, affirming, and visible for Jews, Muslims and Christians.
The site is in Hebrew. Translate to English in the upper left hand corner
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This is the oldest organization for LGBT Jews in the world and is based in London. They are primarily a social
group and most of their events tend to be more liberal...
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This is the oldest organization for LGBT Jews in the world and is based in London. They are primarily a social
group and most of their events tend to be more liberal. Some of their popular events include: monthly women's
restaurant night, monthly 'Chavura' (Hebrew for meeting of friends) to celebrate the start of Shabbat, monthly
men's pub or restaurant nights and of course, celebrations to mark the Jewish Festivals, e.g. Seder night for
Pesach, social events for Purim, Rosh Hashana and Chanukah.
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The JGN serves LGBT Jews and their families by connecting people and sharing information. JGN supports a website and email list for information resourcing and has a monthly meeting in West Bloomfield, MI to discuss topics relating to the LGBTQ and allies community.
Jewish Lesbian Group of Victoria started in 1992 and has held monthly meetings ever since. The group is
multi-generational, cross-denominational and celebrates...
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Jewish Lesbian Group of Victoria started in 1992 and has held monthly meetings ever since. The group is
multi-generational, cross-denominational and celebrates the Jewish holidays together. Their website also
includes an anthology of personal essays on being Australian Jewish Lesbians.
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Jewish Mosaic: The National Jewish Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity
In 2010, Jewish Mosaic merged with Keshet (Boston). For more about their current projects, visit www.keshetonline.org/
Jewish OutLook has three main aims and objectives to the formation of the Jewish Outlook Organization...
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Jewish OutLook has three main aims and objectives to the formation of the Jewish OutLook Organization:
Firstly, there is a real need for a support network to be offered to Jewish LGBTI people who are in the process of coming out.
This can enable individuals to deal with often very strong feelings of alienation and isolation. Parents at the Trembling
screenings also expressed a need for a support group in which to share experiences and to discuss how to deal with the
coming out
of their children.
Secondly, there is a real need for a social environment in which Jewish LGBTI people can meet one another. There are many
cultural similarities as well as parallels in the experience of Jewish LGBTI people and many individuals have expressed
the need
for social settings in which to meet one another. Finally, It is felt that there is a need for political presentation LGBTI
people within the Jewish Community. Jewish people need some presentation in the LGBTI community, for instance, by creating
alliances and social networks with like-minded groups of other faiths.
Telephone Support Line: 011.27.762.15.8600
Email: info@jewishoutlook.org.za
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Jewish Queer Youth is a social/support group made up of frum/formerly frum* gay, bi, trans and lesbian Jews ages
17-30. They meet
regularly for monthly meetings...
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Jewish Queer Youth is a social/support group made up of frum/formerly frum* gay, bi, trans and lesbian Jews ages 17-30.
They meet
regularly for monthly meetings and informal social get togethers. In addition they have an anonymous online discussion
group. On this site one can find out more about the experiences of being young, gay and frum. You'll also learn how one can
become part of the JQYouth community and meet other young frum gay Jews. JQYouth is New York based, but they have members all
over the world.
*Frum includes: "modern orthodox, yeshivish, chasidish and traditional-conservative"
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Jewish Transitions is a grassroots organization working to support the Jewish lives of transgender, transsexual, gender variant, gender fluid, gender queer, intersex and questioning people. We work with people to locate resources, information, and training to support a transJewish lifecycle.
Jews for Marriage Equality's Goal: To educate the Jewish community of California of the importance of equal civil marriage rights for gay and lesbian people.
JQ International is committed to the advancement of Jewish equality of sexual and gender identity through social and educational programming. JQ International's...
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JQ International is committed to the advancement of Jewish equality of sexual and gender identity through social and educational programming. JQ International's website is currently under construction, but you still have access to their old site.
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Tufts Hillel is known nationwide for its inclusiveness and extensive educational programming, and
JQUEST welcomes all LGBT students and supporters to experience this. Inspirational speakers and enriching
educational programs are offered by JQUEST at Tufts Hillel–a welcoming and safe-space environment for all.
Programs include: a special LGBT and ally Shabbat to promote acceptance along with tradition in Judaism, a
screening of "The Second Coming" - a movie relevant to LGBT issues in the Jewish community, and the big event
of a commitment ceremony to take place in the spring. Past events have included Lunch and Learns with a local
conservative rabbi, screening of "Trembling Before G-d", and speaker Rabbi Steve Greenberg, the first openly gay
orthodox rabbi.
The founding principles of Kamoha include "increasing the awareness among the national-religious sector of the complex situation of the religious homosexual, encouraging the integration of religious homosexuals into the existent communities, taking part in events pertaining to the world of Orthodox homosexuals, except for such that are provocations against the Orthodox Jewish lifestyle...recognizing the right of those seeking psychological counsel regarding their sexual orientation to receive it, [and] encouraging sincere heterosexual relationships, not out of concealment and deception, which strive to life in the light of the Torah."
Keshet seeks to create a fully welcoming and inclusive Jewish community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender
(GLBT) Jews
in Greater Boston...
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Keshet seeks to create a fully welcoming and inclusive Jewish community for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT)
Jews in Greater Boston. Keshet develops leadership for change among GLBT Jews and allies to effect concrete changes in
Jewish institutions' policies and cultures. Keshet also creates opportunities for GLBT Jews to come together, celebrate,
and explore our Jewish identities in an affirming environment.
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Keshet (JTS)
Keshet, formed at the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2002, aims to: Explore the Jewish texts and interpersonal elements that
impact the issue of homosexuality and...
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Keshet, formed at the Jewish Theological Seminary in 2002, aims to: Explore the Jewish texts and interpersonal elements that
impact the issue of homosexuality and Conservative Judaism; Educate the broader Conservative community about
the aforementioned
resources; Advocate for social and religious equality for Jews of all sexual orientations within the Conservative
Movement. While
comprised primarily of students, Keshet is also supported by some JTS faculty members and JTS graduates. Keshet is
also proud to
partner with Dror Yikra, their sister organization at the Ziegr
ler School of Rabbinic Studies at the University of Judaism in
L.A., CA.
This organization is currently under development, so check back later for more information!
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Keshet-Rabbis hold that GLBT Jews should be embraced as full, open members of all Conservative/Masorti congregations and
institutions. Through their...
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Keshet-Rabbis hold that GLBT Jews should be embraced as full, open members of all Conservative/Masorti congregations and
institutions. Through their understanding of Jewish sources and Jewish values, they affirm that gay, lesbian, bisexual and
transgender Jews may fully participate in community life and achieve positions of professional and lay leadership.
Keshet-Rabbis has been established in order to connect gay-friendly Conservative rabbis with one another, to serve as a
collective voice of gay-friendly Conservative rabbis, and to offer a point of contact for Conservative/Masorti Jews who are
themselves GLBT or who care about GLBT issues. Keshet-Rabbis is not an official arm of the Rabbinical Assembly and is not
endorsed by the Rabbinical Assembly. It is a free association of rabbis who are members of the Rabbinical Assembly and who
subscribe to the rationale and objectives of Keshet-Rabbis.
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This blog is "a forum for Orthodox Jewish parents, families and friends of gay men and women to humbly listen and learn from each other as we navigate these uncharted waters."
KOACH provides college-age students the opportunity to maintain and develop connections to Conservative Judaism.
KOACH nurtures a love of Torah, the Jewish people, Israel and God through a variety of activities, including social, religious, educational, cultural and social action programs.
We seek to create a passionate Jew who is committed to the future of the Jewish people and the improvement of the world.
Founded in the fall of 2003 by students and Hillel staff at the University of Toronto, KULANU ("all of us" in Hebrew) is a
Jewish LGBTQ social group...
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Founded in the fall of 2003 by students and Hillel staff at the University of Toronto, KULANU ("all of us" in Hebrew) is a
Jewish LGBTQ social group affiliated with Hillel of greater Toronto. Kulanu continues an extensive tradition of queer
Jewish programming in Toronto, beginning in 1975 with Hamishpacha, followed by groups such as Congregation B'nai Kehilla,
Chutzpah, Nice Jewish Girls and Congregation Keshet Shalom.
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GLOE - The Kurlander Program for GLBT Outreach & Engagement – provides arts, social, cultural, educational and public policy programming that speaks to the issues, interests and concerns of the Washington DC GLBT Jewish community. At GLOE, GLBT Jews and their friends, families, partners and other supporters feel connected and comfortable in exploring programming and events developed for a diverse audience. A vital program of the DC Jewish Community Center, GLOE engages the GLBT population as part of the broader Washington Jewish community. Contact: gloe@washingtondcjcc.org
Founded in 1996, the LGBT Alliance seeks to increase opportunities for Bay Area LGBT Jews to fully participate and celebrate in Jewish life. Through leadership development, advocacy, and community organizing, the LGBT Alliance works toward a future in which greater numbers of LGBT Jews engage with Judaism and the Jewish community.
Mishpacha at UCLA - A Community of LGBT Jewish Students www.mishpacha.net
The name of our group, Mishpacha, is the Hebrew word for "family," reflecting the essence of our community. We are truly that,
coming together to agree and disagree...
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The name of our group, Mishpacha, is the Hebrew word for "family," reflecting the essence of our community. We are
truly that,
coming together to agree and disagree, bound by the human ties that connect us and by our unique sexual and gender
identities and
links to the Jewish past. We are Reform, Conservative, Reconstructionist, Orthodox, secular, liberal ; we come from
a rainbow of
backgrounds. All are welcome in our mishpacha. Join us for a meeting or dinner; come once or come all the time!
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Founded in 1997, NUJLS is the National Union of Jewish Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and
Intersex Students. NUJLS holds an annual...
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Founded in 1997, NUJLS is the National Union of Jewish Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Questioning, and
Intersex Students. NUJLS holds an annual conference in the early spring on a different college campus each year.
These conferences feature speakers, text study, and workshops on topics such as Judaism and queerness, activism,
relationships, ethics, coming out, and politics, as well as providing an opportunity for students to build community,
network, and practice Judaism in a queer context. NUJLS welcomes Jews of all backgrounds and practices from Orthodox to
Renewal, from those just beginning their conversion process to those born Jewish.
Starting in 2007, NUJLS also offers a small grant and training program for queer Jewish students organizing on their
campus, beginning queer Jewish student groups, or existing student groups. NUJLS also offers ally trainings for those
in the Jewish and queer communities who work with students.
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Nehirim, a spiritual initiative for GLBT Jews, is an independent organization devoted to transdenominational, queer Jewish
spirituality. Based in New York City...
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Nehirim, a spiritual initiative for GLBT Jews, is an independent organization devoted to transdenominational, queer Jewish
spirituality. Based in New York City, Nehirim creates spiritual community for GLBT Jews, integrating the wisdom of the Jewish
tradition, the unique perspectives of sexual minorities, and an experiential relationship with the Divine. Nehirim proclaims
that being queer and Jewish is not a predicament! They have unique perspectives on God, community, love, Torah, and
Israel -- and
they have a remarkable, hidden history of generations of scholars, mystics, and poets. Nehirim celebrates the unique spiritual
gifts of being Jewish and gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgendered.
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The purpose of the Orthodykes site is to provide a home on the Internet for Orthodox Jewish lesbians. At the moment, there are
OrthoDykes groups in New York...
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The purpose of the Orthodykes site is to provide a home on the Internet for Orthodox Jewish lesbians. At the moment,
there are
OrthoDykes groups in New York, in Israel and on the Internet. In the section, Frequently Asked Questions, an attempt
is made to
explain the intersection of Lesbianism and Halakha from Tannaitic, Talmudic, and Rishomin sources.
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The mission of the Atlanta based Rainbow Center is to offer a compassionate Jewish response to gay, lesbian,
transgendered and
questioning people...
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The mission of the Atlanta based Rainbow Center is to offer a compassionate Jewish response to gay, lesbian,
transgendered and
questioning people and their families by delivering support, education and resources. The Rainbow Center will
provide educational
resources and sensitivity training for the Jewish community as well as people of all faiths and beliefs in order to foster
understanding, inclusion, and respect of gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered and questioning people.
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This site for LGBT Jews in Mexico. The site is in Spanish.
SVARA – a traditionally radical yeshiva www.svara.org
SVARA, led by Rabbi Benay Lappe, is a traditionally radical yeshiva dedicated to the serious study of Talmud, the record of
a Jewish tradition that has always...
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SVARA, led by Rabbi Benay Lappe, is a traditionally radical yeshiva dedicated to the serious study of Talmud, the record of
a Jewish tradition that has always been radical. Their mission is to provide serious Talmud study as a spiritual practice to
all who want to learn, in an environment that recognizes as crucial the insights of transgender, intersex, queer,
lesbian, bisexual and gay Jews as well as those of other religious backgrounds.
All texts are taught in the original Hebrew/Aramaic, but most classes are open to students who have no experience in Talmud
study and minimal Hebrew skills. An ability to decode the Hebrew alphabet (merely sound out the letters) is the
minimum requirement for most classes. Students are taught how to use Talmud dictionaries and reference works and
given supplementary materials to help them along. Learning is done b'chevruta, in paired partnership, and students learn
to master the texts to the point of "ownership." You don't have to be queer to attend SVARA but SVARA is a queer space.
To bring a SVARA-On-The-Road bet midrash program to your community, contact
info@svara.org or call (224) 392-8022.
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TEHILA is a non-profit organization providing support for parents and families of gay, lesbian, transgender and bisexual persons. The Association runs support groups and hot lines throughout the country, and is linked to youth groups and projects in various venues around the country. We also act to promote tolerance and openness in the Israeli society.
The website provides information for parents, gay-community members and any others who wish learn more about parents of LGBT persons. Parents (and other family members) dealing with different aspects of their children’s sexual orientation are invited to join a variety of TEHILA activities.
We are a community of frum queer women who gather to celebrate and study our yiddishkeit. We are committed to the value of shleimut (wholeness) and to supporting one another in observing a meaningful, integrated, honest and joyful Jewish life...
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We are a community of frum queer women who gather to celebrate and study our yiddishkeit. We are committed to the value of shleimut (wholeness) and to supporting one another in observing a meaningful, integrated, honest and joyful Jewish life.
If you are a lesbian, bisexual or queer identified woman who is religious, observant and/or Orthodox... or is on the path to becoming more halachically observant... we welcome you to join our e-mail discussion group. In addition to our e-mail discussion group and this blog, we hold events in the New York City area.
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WEZESHA amplifies the voice of the LGBT community by empowering real people to share their stories and helping LGBTI groups communicate effectively. By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, WEZESHA promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality.
We are a new organization, working to create more opportunities for LGBTQ Jews in the U.S. and around the world, along with friends and allies, to engage and connect with Israel. Working in partnership with Israeli organizations and leaders, we seek to build connection with and support for the LGBTQ communities in Israel, and to provide opportunities for LGBTQ people around the world to join in the important work of making Israel a better place.
The World Congress of GLBT Jews/ Keshet Ga'avah www.glbtjews.org
The World Congress of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Jews : Keshet Ga'avah consists of around 50 member
organizations in
Argentina, Australia, Austria...
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The World Congress of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Jews : Keshet Ga'avah consists of around 50
member organizations in
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Mexico, The Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, the United
Kingdom, and the United States. The World Congress holds conferences and workshops representing the interests of lesbian, gay,
bisexual, & transgender Jews around the world. The focus of these sessions varies from regional, national, continental, to
global.
The Hebrew subtitle Keshet Ga'avah - Rainbow of Pride - emphasizes the importance of Hebrew and of Israel to
the World Congress.
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The site is in German except for the following information which appears in English....
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The site is in German except for the following information which appears in English.
Together we make up a framework in which we celebrate our gayness in the Way of Yachad (Hebrew for together).
We do not consider
our group(s) as an alternative to the other institutions of Germany's Jewish Community. Yachad should be in addition to the
Jewish life in this country.
At the moment we have several regional groups. They carry out their activities on their own. Besides monthly
meetings - sometimes
private, sometimes in public (Cafes, Restaurants, etc.) - we make have our own parties, excursions and meetings/services
for the
Jewish Holidays as well.
The annual Christopher Street Day Parades in the different cities are a chance for Yachad chapters to participate
in the parade/
festivities, and for members to visit each other.
Internationally, we are in excellent contact with other Jewish Gay and Lesbian Groups in the Netherlands, in Austria, Great
Britain, France and the USA, and other countries as well. In the World Congress of Gay and Lesbian Jewish
Organizations, Yachad
is a member, with other Jewish Gay Organizations around the world. As a Jewish group, we declare our solidarity to the
Gay and
Lesbian Movement in Israel, where we have very good relationships to their organizations.
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