Our work is guided by a vision of a world where all Jewish organizations and communities are strengthened by LGBT-inclusive programming, policy, culture, and leadership and where Jews of all sexual orientations and gender identities can live fully integrated Jewish lives.
We work to create a community that does more than tolerate or accept LGBT Jews. We envision a future where the ethos of justice, caring, and inclusion that encapsulates the best of Jewish tradition is seen and felt by all Jewish youth and adults – gay, lesbian, bisexual, straight, and/or transgender. This is what we are doing to bring us to this day.
Looking for ways to make your Jewish institution safe and inclusive for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Jews but don’t know where to start? We’re here to help.
For more than 10 years, we’ve trained and supported Jewish educators, clergy, program staff, camp professionals, youth, and…
From singles mixers to Shabbat dinners to our Beit Midrash series, where participants study traditional texts from a queer angle, our events offer opportunities for LGBT Jews to celebrate and (re)connect with their Jewish identities, engage in Jewish learning, and grow as leaders in the Jewish community.
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The Keshet Parent & Family Connection is a national mentoring and leadership program for Jewish parents and family members of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Jews.*
What we provide:
Parent mentors provide confidential peer support by phone, email, video chat, or in person for parents…
From our LGBT Jewish Heroes Poster series to The Purim Superhero, the first LGBTQ-inclusive Jewish children’s book in English, Keshet creates resources that tell the full story of Jewish life.
After talking with Jewish educators who were deeply committed to inclusion but stymied by a…
We educate and rally the Jewish community to advance LGBT civil rights. Keshet was instrumental in mobilizing Jewish community support for equal marriage rights in Massachusetts and, as a founding member of the Interfaith Coalition for Transgender Equality, helped advance the Massachusetts Transgender Equal Rights…
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Keshet supports grassroots Jewish LGBT and ally groups around the country and mentors young activists to strengthen the growing movement for LGBT inclusion and equality in Jewish life. Over the past few years, we’ve played a leadership role in the following initiatives:
Do Not Stand…
Peddlers of hate commonly use Biblical text to condemn LGBT people and those who love them. But the loudest voices in the conversation are often the least knowledgeable. What DOES Biblical text say about same-sex relations? Join Keshet, Congregation…
Despite contrary decrees by the powerful Pharaoh of Egypt,five women midwifed, mothered, and sistered Moses. What can we learn about the fluidity of gender identity from their use of wit, compassion, and power? Penina Weinberg will lead…
Join Keshet and Moishe House for a Pride-themed, ally-friendly Shabbat. Come eat with us, and explore the questions of:
What is Pride, and why do we celebrate it?
What do all those letters in LGBTQIA stand for, anyway?
How do Jewish and queer…

Inspired by Ginsberg’s collection of inscribed snapshots, Bay Area artists and scholars will create a unique performance based tour of the gallery. Performances will be drawn from encounters with Allen Ginsberg and his legendary cohort…
From social events to education to activism, we have something for everyone! Tell us what you are interested in and we'll take it from there.
URJ blogs about LGBT Pride Month, featuring Keshet resources.…
How have LGBTQ Jews responded to the legalization of same-sex marriage and civil unions?…