LGBTQ+

Police arrest 16-year-old from Bnei Brak suspected of setting fire to Pride flag in Tel Aviv

The teen was arrested on Sunday morning, and police found a burnt Pride flag and a lighter during a search of his belongings.

Burned flag found in home of 16-year-old from Bnei Brak.
  Conservative Judaism has been trying to chart a middle path between Jewish tradition and acceptance of the reality of interfaith families.

Conservative Judaism’s new line on intermarriage is a great start. What comes next is key - opinion

Our Lady J at The Elizabeth Taylor Night of Compassion held at The Beverly Hills Hotel on Sept. 18, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

Trans screenwriter Our Lady J condemns anti-Zionism in LGBTQ spaces: ‘Zionism is not a dirty word’

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the 80th United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, New York, U.S., September 23, 2025.

Trump draws criticism after joking about transgender athlete at Kennedy Center


TLVFest kicks off on Halloween with LGBTQ+ films and special events

TLVFest is going forward and will feature the best of recent queer cinema, as well as classics, competitions, and special events, from the end of October until November 10.

 SELENA GOMEZ in ‘Emilia Perez.’

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.

Adir Kadosh named as police officer killed in terror shooting near Ashdod

Kadosh and his partner were supposed to get married next month, the association said. 

 Advanced-Staff-Sergeant Major Adir Kadosh.

Daniel Levi, you need to apologize and atone - editorial

As the Jewish holidays near, Israel Police Commissioner Daniel Levi must apologize for making homophobic slurs.

 Israeli Chief of Police Daniel Levi near the scene of a stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City on September 15, 2024.

LGBTQ+ are 'disgusting,' says incoming Police Chief Daniel Levi in a recording published by N12

Israel's incoming Police Commissioner, Daniel Levi, faces backlash after N12 exposed his homophobic remarks, sparking outrage from LGBTQ+ advocates.

 Israeli Chief of Police Daniel Levi near the scene of a stabbing attack in Jerusalem's Old City on September 15, 2024.

'They are unnatural': Arab channel TV show guest calls for the execution of gay people

Among other things, Badran said that "homosexuals are outside of nature" and that he supports killing them.

Participants celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade in Sydney, Australia, February 29, 2020.

Fine Line: Social impact with a business-oriented mindset

Tal Halamish, co-founder of Fine Line, a design agency where creativity meets purpose, describes how social issues can impact the hi-tech sector, and how humanities can come in handy in business.

 FINE LINE lecture for young designers, in collaboration with the Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality.

Ottawa city, school board, politicians pull from pride march after anti-Israel statement

Dozens of major institutions including politicians, school boards, hospitals, supermarkets, and federal organizations withdrew from a pride march over anti-Israel statements by organizers.

 A pride flag flies after being raised by Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during a ceremony on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, June 1, 2016.

J.B. Pritzker was vetted for VP. Now the Jewish governor of Illinois hosts Kamala Harris’ DNC

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker, a key figure at the Democratic National Convention, highlights his progressive record and immigrant roots.

 FILE PHOTO: Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker speaks on the day U.S. President Joe Biden delivers an economic policy speech at The Old Post Office in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., June 28, 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.