LGBTQ+

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.

Jpost_Image
 Nadav Schwartz

Nadav Schwartz: Fighting for LGBTQ+ acceptance among religious Jews

 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


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.

 Caitlyn Jenner at the David Intercontinental Hotel as Tel Aviv Pride’s guest of honor on June 11, 2025

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.

 Adara Peskin Shalem

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.

Caitlyn Jenner

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.

 A scene from the film ‘Pink Lady.’

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.

Tobias Thyberg

Yeshiva University rescinds approval for LGBTQ+ student club

YU’s decision to recognize Hareni in March, and settle related legal battles, marked a sharp pivot.

A view of Yeshiva University

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

Dana International's torch-bearing omitted from Channel 14 broadcast, name not mentioned on website

A openly transgender singer, the 1998 Eurovision singer was among the participants for Israel's Independence Day torch-lighting ceremony.

 An Illustration of channel 14, photo taken on June 2, 2024

Bellamy Bellucci: The outspoken activist defying Israel’s critics, antisemites - exclusive

South African by birth, Jewish by choice: Israel’s fiercest defenders don’t always wear uniforms. Some wear heels, quote Torah, and fight fire with truth.

Bellamy Bellucci: The pro-Israel advocate breaking every mold and defending every truth.

Is authenticity at risk in Canada? The struggle of Jewish identity in Montreal - opinion

Before, my identity comfortably combined being Jewish, queer, alternative, and a Montrealer; Now, those identities feel like they’re at odds.

 Protest encampment in support of Palestinians at McGill University in Montreal

Dyke March Committee bans Zionists from attending march

The Dyke March Committee stated that it intends to dedicate its fundraising efforts to victims of genocide and fight for people’s humanity around the world.

A rainbow coloured placard in the colors of the LGBT flag [Illustrative]