Gay Pride

Annual events in Israel to mark gay pride week, normally culminating in massive parade in Tel Aviv in June

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. 

 Nadav Schwartz
 THE JEWISH Federations of North America’s Pride Delegation to Israel last week, whose trip ended the day before the war with Iran broke out.

‘Loud and proud’: Meeting the Jewish Federations of North America’s Pride Delegation to Israel

Israeli flag and rainbow flag being waved at Tel Aviv Pride Parade, June 25 2021

Police prepare for the arrival of 60,000 participants for Tel Aviv Pride Parade

 A sign reading "Everybody deserves freedom" seen next to a poster of two hostages, in Tel Aviv, June 11, 2025

As gay tourism dries up, Israel must offer a fresh outlook on Pride Week - opinion


WATCH: Police, Jerusalem Pride marchers clash as protesters call for hostages' release

A few notable Israeli politicians attended the march to show solidarity for the LGBTQ+ community.

 Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 5, 2025.

The Aguda to have membership reinstated in October, LGBT group ILGA says

ILGA halted The Aguda's membership while it investigated its compliance with ILGA's constitutional principles, in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war. 

Thousands take part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 1, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90

US authorities thwart ISIS-inspired teen’s terror plot on Phoenix Pride

Marvin Jalo will be tried as an adult on one count of terrorism and one count of conspiracy to commit terrorism.

A drag queen from BS West's Visionaries troupe performs during Phoenix Pride's Rainbows Fest, a family friendly LGBTQ pride event, in Phoenix, Arizona, U.S., April 1, 2023.

‘Hamas haven’: UK Pride event denies Jewish group’s participation 

The Jewish “community activist group” accused Brighton & Hove Pride of creating expectations on Jewish groups “that are not made of others.” 

 A person holds a placard in support of Palestinians, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, during the annual LGBTQ+ Pride Parade in Milan, Italy, June 29, 2024.

Playtika and IGY partner to strengthen LGBTQ+ support in Israel

Playtika and IGY collaborate to enhance and expand support for Israel's LGBTQ+ community through unique initiatives and mental health resources.

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Israel’s embassy in Ireland accuses Dublin Pride of promoting ‘agenda of exclusion'

The embassy charged that Dublin Pride had altered its policy to stop national flags being flown as a circumvented way to prevent the Israeli flag from being displayed at the event.

People attend the annual Pride parade in Dublin, Ireland, June 24, 2023.

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.

 BEING GAY is not contagious: A scene from 2022 Jerusalem Pride parade.

'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."

  Thousands attend the Jerusalem Pride and Tolerance March. May 30, 2024.

All the places you must visit this month

Celebrate International Sushi Day: Don't miss the festivities

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Israeli series 'A Body That Works' comes to Netflix

Lior Raz, the creator and star of Fauda, is cast against type as an arrogant star director trying to write his first book for Elli’s publishing house, who is humbled and upset by her criticism.

 YEHUDA LEVY and Rotem Sela in ‘A Body The Works.’

Grapevine: Touch of Chelm

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 Thousands attend the Jerusalem Pride and Tolerance March. May 30, 2024.