LGBT
Four day pride festival to be held at Dead Sea, largest in history of Middle East
“Pride Land is not just another festival," said the main producer and initiator of the festival, Aaron Cohen, "it's the biggest thing we've done here.”
US Supreme Court rejects Colorado's ban on LGBT 'conversion' talk therapy
Trump says he was told Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay, spotlighting Iran’s brutal anti-gay persecution
US judge will block attempt to restrict gender affirming care to minors after lawsuit
Russian sexologists to target homosexuality, other 'disorders' under new rules
The order comes amid a clampdown on LGBT rights, which President Vladimir Putin has sought to portray as evidence of moral decay in Western countries and from which Russia must be protected.
Under the radar of legislators and the public - opinion
Public discussion should be held in the Knesset and should address the implications of the use of technological systems.
Yair Lapid gives Knesset Torah lesson after haredi MK says LGBT are 'Israel's greatest danger'
The son of the famously anti-religious former MK Tommy Lapid put on a Kippah before reading and quoting numerous verses from the Torah.
Charleston rabbi resigns, saying anti-LGBT legislation is to blame
In addition, states including South Carolina have seen book bans focused on taking LGBTQ- and race-themed works off shelves; such efforts have also ensnared books about Jewish life and the Holocaust.
BBYO’s Orlando convention plans pose a Florida conundrum for LGBTQ Jews and their allies
B’nai Brith Youth Organization one of the world’s largest Jewish youth movements is planning to hold its upcoming 100th anniversary convention in Orlando.
'God is queer' says German Protestant pastor at conference
Germany's far-right AfD Party tweeted that "the Evangelical Church has completely distanced itself from the Christian faith" after the speech.
Montana attempts to' rid town of LGBTQ residents,' sentenced to 18 years in prison
"Howald set out to rid the town of all LGBTQI+ members by killing them," said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department's civil rights division.
Estonia set to become first ex-Soviet state to back gay marriage
A vote is due early next week. LGBTQ+ activists hope Estonia's parliament will back a government bill that would allow gay and lesbian couples to marry and win the same rights as heterosexual couples
25% of LGBT Israelis feel uncomfortable traveling abroad - survey
78% of LGBT Israelis consider the safety of a destination when deciding where to travel.
Kaplan painted rainbow colors ahead of Tel Aviv's 30th Pride Parade
According to the event organizers, the Pride Parade brings in over 250,000 attendees annually and is the largest LGBT parade in Asia.
