Gay Israel

Visible allyship: Why LGBTQ+ Jews shouldn't have to choose between their identities - opinion

One of the most important lessons I’ve learned from working at JQY is that allyship cannot be assumed. It has to be visible.

People march in the Capitol Pride Parade on June 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. The Capitol LGBT parade had been postponed due to President Trump's UFC fight at the White House.
YAIR LAPID speaks at the 24th annual Jerusalem Pride Parade, June 4, 2026.

Lapid promises marriage equality within first 100 days of new gov. at Jerusalem Pride Parade

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

Anti-LGBTQ violence in Israel rose sharply in 2025, national queer and trans violence report finds

 Kipod Hazahav offerings include ‘Full Tank'.

Tel Aviv's Kipod Hazahav festival brings 16 independent productions to the stage


Pride and prejudice

New study: Israelis welcome equal rights for homosexuals

Israeli drag queens and go-go dancers dance on a truck during the annual gay pride parade in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on June 13, 2014.

Tel Aviv invites Caitlyn Jenner as guest of honor for Pride Week

In light of coming week's LGBT Pride festivities emphasizing the transgender community, city reaches out to Olympic gold medalist, reality TV star who garnered media spotlight with recent transition.

Israeli drag queens and go-go dancers dance on a truck during the annual gay pride parade in the Israeli coastal city of Tel Aviv on June 13, 2014.

Celebrating the ‘T’ in LGBT

Tel Aviv’s popular annual Pride events this year are highlighting the often marginalized issues and contributions of the transgender community.

From left: Nora Grinberg, Tel Aviv's 2014 Pride Parade, Elisha Alexander

Israel definitely has something to be proud about

The Jerusalem Post

If Catholic Ireland said yes – could Israel ever do the same?

The right to marry remains out of reach for gay couples in Israel.

2014 Jerusalem Gay Pride Parade

Tel Aviv Mayor Huldai: Israel should follow Ireland’s lead on gay marriage

At launch of Tel Aviv’s Pride festival, municipal leader tells 'Post' Israel should put same-sex marriage to popular vote by referendum.

Tel Aviv Municpality building lit up in rainbow colors symbolizing LGBT pride

Behind the Lens: Madonna's controversial Instagram photo

Photographer Ziv Sade talks about his famous photo that is raising eyebrows around the internet.

Madonna post pic of Jewish and Muslim man about to kiss

Israel’s double game on the surrogacy issue

On the one hand, [the surrogacy law] offers a smile and open arms to people interested in surrogacy and projects an image of enlightenment, while at the same time it pacifies opponents.

An Israeli man holds his baby, born to a surrogate mother, after being evacuated from Nepal and landing at Sde Dov Airport in Tel Aviv on April 27.

Between mental health, sexuality, gender and faith: First of its kind conference takes place in NYC

The Jerusalem Post

Yesh Atid candidate aims to become Knesset's first out lesbian

Yesh Atid leader Yair Lapid decided to give Sorek the 19th slot, the first on the list after all of his party's current MKs.

Zehorit Sorek