Gay Pride

Jerusalem Reform synagogue vandalized, Pride flags torn down in latest attack

MK Gilad Kariv called those responsible “incited hooligans” and accused the Israeli government of contributing to hostility toward Reform and other liberal Jewish denominations. 

A damaged window at Kol HaNeshamah synagogue in Jerusalem.
Participants and spectators cheer during the Canal Parade in Amsterdam on August 1, 2026; illustrative.

Bogus Amsterdam Pride flyers name Jewish IDF soldiers, urge reports of 'war criminals'

A WOMAN holds a placard reading ‘Queers 4 Palestine’ during the 2023 Taiwan Pride Parade.

The absurdity of ‘Queers for Palestine’ - opinion

Yadin Antebi, the CEO of Bank Hapoalim

Bank Hapoalim marked Pride Month in an emotional meeting with Tal Ramon


Israeli LGBT pioneer Jonathan Danilowitz dies at 77

Danilowitz sued El Al in 1989 in the Tel Aviv Regional Labor Court to receive an airline ticket for his longtime partner.

 Jonathan Danilowitz, an El Al in-flight manager who won a landmark legal battle against the national airline to recognize his same-sex partner as his common-law spouse, died in his home at Protea Hills near Jerusalem at 77 on Thursday after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

Pride month may be over, but the work never is - opinion

With Pride Month being over, this is the time to keep our voices roaring.

 OVER 200 paddlers take part in a Pride Month regatta on the Sea of Galilee, last month

Call to ban LGBTQ+ events in Lebanon sparks anger from rights groups

Despite being one of the most liberal countries in the Middle East, Lebanon's interior minister has cracked down on LGBTQ+ events during Pride month resulting in criticism from activists.

 Tel Aviv Pride Parade 2022.

Israeli city bans Pride parade's route, gives it to anti-LGBT protest - report

Police had called for the LGBTQ+ Pride parade to be moved last week, but a local yeshiva protest against the parade was approved to be held at the original spot.

 People participate in the first Gay Pride Parade in Mitzpe Ramon, on July 2, 2021.

IDF officer removes LGBTQ+ Pride flag in northern Israel

The IDF stated that the officer's behavior "does not reflect the values of the IDF."

Pride flag at Jerusalem Pride march, June 2021

Israeli event ‘Not Letting It In’ highlights Athens Queer Archive Festival

 Jason Danino-Holt and the Israeli-Greek Cast

Tel Aviv tops Israel's most LGBT-friendly cities list for another year

The central Israeli city was ranked the most gay-friendly city in Israel yet again by The Aguda - The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel.

 People participate in the first Gay Pride Parade in Mitzpe Ramon, on July 2, 2021.

Largest pride flotilla in Israel will be held in the Sea of ​​Galilee

Passengers of each boat will wear a shirt color that corresponds to the Pride flag so that the colorful flotilla will paint the Sea of ​​Galilee in the Pride colors.

LGBTQ youth at Pride Parade with Israeli flag

Jewish Queer Youth praises YU pride ruling as 'victory for human dignity'

“The ruling is a victory for human dignity, mental health and safety on campus,” said Rachael Fried, executive director of JQY and a YU alum.

 Yeshiva University's Stern College for Women, on 34th and Lexington. The all-male campus counterpart is in Morningside Heights.

Israel's MKs surveyed on gay marriage

PM Naftali Bennett and the Yamina Party all declined to comment on the issue. 

 Foreign Minister and Yesh Atid head Yair Lapid at Tel Aviv Pride Parade 2022.