‘We stand in solidarity’: Jewish organizations respond to the protests over George Floyd’s death

We stand in solidarity’: Jewish organizations respond to the protests over George Floyd’s death

Keshet Statement on the Murders of George Floyd and Tony McDade

Keshet Statement on the Murders of George Floyd and Tony McDade

Jewish Women’s Foundation of New York Names 10 Women Social Entrepreneurs to its 2020 Collective

Ten Jewish women – all demonstrating the power to create social change and address global challenges – were named to the 2020 Collective of the Jewish Women’s Foundation of New York (JWFNY).

A legacy of hope from a family of Holocaust survivors

To commemorate Yom HaShoah, Keshet's President and CEO, Idit Klein, reflects on family, hope, and resilience.

Trailblazing LGBTQ allies in South Jersey

“We want to make sure a client walking in feels welcome,” said the Associate Director of JFCS and LGBTQ ally, Beth Wynne. Wynne said that the JFCS’s journey started three and a half years ago. The service center joined a cohort of agencies under The Network and started all day training to manifest their mission for equality. Training came under partnership with the LGBTQ Jewish, support, and training organization Keshet, and the JFCS of Philadelphia.

Keshet Brings Training Program on LGBTQ Inclusion to Canada

Dozens of representatives from 14 Jewish organizations gathered at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre (MNJCC) in downtown Toronto on March 4 for a first-of-its-kind training on LGBTQ issues in the Jewish community hosted by Keshet, a U.S.-based organization that focuses on equality in Jewish life for LGBTQ people. The session was part of Keshet’s leadership project, which trains the heads of Jewish organizations to build a yearlong LGBTQ inclusion plan for their organizations, and the participants in attendance represented the UJA Federation of Greater Toronto, various Hillels, synagogues, care homes and more.

Rabbinical Student Koach Baruch Frazier named LGBTQ Jewish Hero by Keshet

Congratulations Rabbinical Student Koach Baruch Frazier for being named a LGBTQ Jewish Hero by Keshet.

How to Help End the Epidemic of Violence Against Trans People

On the 20th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance, eight activists offer their advice on how anyone can fight for the trans community.

Light One Candle For Trans Day

A joint effort between Congregation Beth Simchat Torah, the city’s LGBTQ synagogue, and Keshet, which advocates for LGBTQ equality in Jewish communities, is offering people the chance to combine an ancient Jewish tradition of remembrance with the current practice of memorializing via Facebook.

Women forge new coalition to smash ceilings in Jewish nonprofits’ boys clubs

From a 13-step call to action to an advocacy group targeting males, initiatives aimed at leveling the playing field are gaining steam

Kol Hadash Congregation embraces LGBTQ inclusivity

Kol Hadash Humanistic Congregation, which is housed inside North Shore Unitarian Church in Deerfield, has been a leader in LGBTQ-inclusivity since its founding in 2001. The congregation emerged from the now-defunct Congregation Beth Or and celebrates Humanistic Judaism. And yet, this year they have made changes to become even more welcoming.

Church in a gay bar: Queer Chicagoans find ways to merge religion and identity

The second Tuesday of every month, Affirming Worship holds church in Atmosphere, an Andersonville gay bar.

The Week That All Jewish Women Turned Invisible

How and Why LGBTQIA+ Inclusion Is a Priority at Camp

The values and ideas raised during our session with Keshet are vital to ensuring that every one of us makes connections with our campers as allies and as valued members of this community. We believe that with the guidance of Keshet, we will continue to incorporate important Jewish values (and our own) into our camp community, maintaining it as a safe, accepting place for all.

Young lesbian from Broward writes guest editorial, ‘Forward’: Inauguration in the Eyes of a Queer Teen

Last week I received an email from Shelby Curran, 16, a junior at David Posnack Jewish Day School in Davie.

The Purim Superhero is temporarily out of stock

In case you didn’t know, there is a new Jewish children’s book out about a boy with two dads. As you might imagine, it has received both positive and negative reviews.

Pride and inclusion mark step toward equality

Stonewall at 50: Jewish LGTBQ Activists in NYC Reflect on How Life Has Changed for the Community

Haaretz interviews five Jews — including the rabbi of a ‘gay synagogue,’ a transgender activist and the head of the Russian-speaking community — to find out what has improved or worsened since June 1969, including their standing in the Jewish community

Racial Justice and LGBTQ Equality Are The Same Fight. It’s A Jewish Fight.

Keshet Statement on DC Dyke March – June 7, 2019

Keshet Opposes Washington, D.C. Dyke March Organizers' Decision to Ban Jewish Stars on Rainbow Flags