Gay marriage

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."

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YAIR LAPID speaks at the 24th annual Jerusalem Pride Parade, June 4, 2026.
Haifa resident arrested for threats made against the LGBTQ+ community.

Haifa resident arrested for implied death threats against LGBTQ+ community

One of the suspected threats on social media appears to target former prime minister Naftali Bennett, who said he would work towards civil unions and same-sex marriage within Israeli law if elected.

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Supporters of gay marriage wave the rainbow flag after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the U.S. Constitution provides same-sex couples the right to marry at the Supreme Court in Washington June 26, 2015

US Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn same-sex marriage right

The conservative majority court voted 6-3 to deny the bid from a former county clerk who went to prison for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

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LGBT activists take part in a "Rave Pride" demanding state support for the local LGBTQ outside Ukrainian President's office in Kyiv, Ukraine July 30, 2021LGBT activists take part in a "Rave Pride" demanding state support for the local LGBTQ outside Ukrainian President's office in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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.

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Sarah Silverman says won't get married until all couples can

Outspoken comedian likens tying the knot to joining a country club that excludes Jews or black people.

JUNE 4, 2015ByELIA BERGER
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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.

JUNE 4, 2015ByJULIE STEIGERWALD
From left: Nora Grinberg, Tel Aviv's 2014 Pride Parade, Elisha Alexander

Presbyterian Church will allow same-sex couples to have a Christian marriage

The new wording, which replaces "between a woman and a man," takes effect June 21.

MARCH 19, 2015ByREUTERS
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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.

JANUARY 27, 2015ByGIL STERN STERN HOFFMAN
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Meretz holds mock gay weddings to protest Bayit Yehudi's opposition

Gay and lesbian couples got married outside of Bayit Yehudi headquarters in Rosh Haayin.

JANUARY 12, 2015ByLAHAV HARKOV
Meretz performs mock gay weddings outsided of Bayit Yehudi headquarters, January 12, 2015.

Gay marriage returns to California

Despite DOMA’s fall, questions remain over marriage between homosexual Americans and foreign nationals.

JULY 2, 2013ByMICHAEL WILNER, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT
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Same-sex marriage does not threaten religion

Why can't religious people support the right to gay marriage without supporting gay marriage itself?

JUNE 27, 2013ByELIYAHU FEDERMAN
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Jewish groups praise US gay marriage ruling

Reform, Conservative movements quick to praise US Supreme Court for striking down Defense of Marriage Act as unconstitutional.

JUNE 27, 2013ByMICHAEL WILNER, JERUSALEM POST CORRESPONDENT
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Jewish groups ride roller-coaster week of Supreme Court rulings

Gay marriage, affirmative action issues highlight busy week.

JUNE 26, 2013ByJTA
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Sweden sees first Jewish gay wedding

Two man wed at Great Synagogue of Stockholm at a ceremony conducted by Rabbi David Lazar and attended by some 50 people.

JUNE 11, 2013ByJTA
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