Historic struggle of Montreal queer Jews is the subject of a new zine called ‘Not Going Anywhere’
Younger generations may find it hard to believe that less than 50 years ago LGBTQ Jews in Montreal were denied space at the Jewish community centre—and even the most liberal congregation waffled on giving them a platform. That relatively recent period is illuminated in a new zine entitled Not Going Anywhere: History and Continuity in […]
A few Jews from the LGBTQ community shared their fears with Israel’s representatives in Toronto prior to the Pride parade
Several members of Toronto’s Jewish LGBTQ community expressed their worry and deep anguish about the direction Israel’s government in a meeting held June 20, to coincide with Pride Month. The meeting was organized by Gal Hana, the Israeli consulate’s director of tourism, and Yaron Deckel, the Jewish Agency’s regional director. “The government has the potential […]
Virtual art show features the work of Jewish queer and transgender artists
Exhibit includes visual art, photography, poetry, music and film.
A look at the meeting of Jewish and queer identities in film and television
Zoom lecture with stage artist Stav Meishar celebrates Pride Month.
Hamilton Jewish community hosts its first LGBTQ+ festival
Event features film screening and panel discussion of personal experiences.
Farber: Death and life and the whole damn thing
The past few weeks, have thrust columnist Ben Farber and his wife, Karyn, dramatically into the real world of pain and loss, happiness and joy.
Keshet brings training program on LGBTQ inclusion to Canada
Dozens of representatives from 14 Jewish organizations gathered at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre in downtown Toronto on March 4 for a first-of-its-kind training on LGBTQ issues in the Jewish community hosted by Keshet.
Gay American rabbinical student wins court case against Jerusalem pizzeria that refused to serve him
A pizzeria in Jerusalem that refused to serve an American rabbinical student due to his sexual orientation must pay nearly $5,000 in damages.
Reported homophobic incidents in Israel increased by 54 per cent in 2018, report finds
According to a recent report, an incident of harassment or abuse against members of the LGBTQ community occurs an average of every ten hours in Israel, with social media posts expressing hate towards the LGBTQ community going up online every four minutes.
Jussie Smollett appears on stage days after apparent hate crime attack
Jussie Smollett performed in southern California this weekend after he was attacked in an alleged hate crime on Tuesday night.
