LGBT
Anti-LGBTQ violence in Israel rose sharply in 2025, national queer and trans violence report finds
A total of 432 homophobic or transphobic physical incidents were reported in Israel in 2025, the Aguda's report found.
Jason Collins, first openly gay active NBA player, dies at 47
As anti-LGBTQ laws spread, these Jewish nonprofits are funding moves to safer states
Four day pride festival to be held at Dead Sea, largest in history of Middle East
US presidential hopeful DeSantis criticized over 'homophobic' video
It was unclear who originally produced the video, which featured a montage of muscle-bound men, bolts of electricity flying from DeSantis' eyes, and activists lamenting.
How Jewish summer camp became a refuge for LGBTQ+ youth - opinion
Doing this work takes moving beyond polarized positions and opening ourselves up to the possibility that God’s image (and God for that matter) is much more varied than we ever imagined.
US Supreme Court to rule on web designer with anti-gay marriage stance
The court has a 6-3 conservative majority. The liberal justices during the argument said a decision favoring Smith could empower certain businesses to discriminate.
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.
