LGBTQ+
Lapid promises marriage equality within first 100 days of new gov. at Jerusalem Pride Parade
As the parade began, several people held signs protesting Israel's military actions in Gaza and treatment of Palestinians, with some reading "No pride in genocide" and "No pride in apartheid."
Jerusalem's 24th March for Pride and Tolerance begins with new route toward Knesset
Haifa resident arrested for implied death threats against LGBTQ+ community
New Jerusalem Pride March route heads towards Knesset under 'Demanding Change' slogan
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
