As leaders of LGBTQ Jewish organizations, we condemn the Russian invasion of Ukraine and stand in solidarity with the people of Ukraine. The Ukrainian Jewish and LGBTQ communities face particularly acute vulnerabilities. They have historically been marginalized and continue to face ongoing discrimination. We are deeply concerned that LGBTQ people overall and LGBTQ Jews, in particular, will be subject to scapegoating in what may become a vast humanitarian crisis.

We call for an immediate end to the Russian military action and support those who are working to end this unfolding nightmare. We pray for the safety of all and remind everyone that the needs of the LGBTQ Jewish community in Ukraine are unique and should not be overlooked.

World Congress of GLBT Jews: Keshet Ga’avah

A Wider Bridge, United States

Aguda: The Association for LGBTQ Equality, Israel

Bat – Kol, Israel

Bet Mishpachah, United States

Beth Chayim Chadashim, United States

Congregation Beit Simchat Torah – CBST, United States

GAAVAH: Coletivo Judaico LGBTQIA+, Brasil

Guimel, Mexico

Havruta, Israel

IGY – Israel LGBTQ+ Youth Movement

J.A.G Judios Argentinos Gays, Argentina

JQ International, United States

Keshet, United States

Keshet Deutschland e.V, Germany

Magen David Keshet, Italy

Tehila – support for parents and family members of the LGBTQ+ Community, Israel