“I’ve been attending Keshet events since the outbreak of the pandemic. Keshet has been a brave space for me and many of my friends in exploring our queer and Jewish intersectionality. I have been empowered from my Keshet experiences to both make and take space in my various youth groups…I am so thankful for my Keshet friends, mentors, and events I have attended as they made me feel seen, heard, and understood. I am now able to question myself and my identity in a supportive community of like-minded individuals.”

“I was able to remember how important being queer and Jewish is to me and I was able to freely and fully be myself with no judgments and no questions asked. Everyone is so amazing and kind and I feel so welcome. It’s such an important space for someone who lives in a place where I can’t openly and fully be myself.”

“Keshet youth programs helped me to further embrace and appreciate both my Jewish and Queer identities. They taught me how these two identities are not in spite of each other, but interconnected and to be proud and unapologetic of both. Keshet’s programs truly introduced me to a whole new world and opened my eyes to the sacredness of my trans and Jewish existence.”

“Keshet has helped me to feel comfortable in my own skin. This community has also taught me that identity is a journey and that the process of figuring out who you are is your beautiful and unique time to get to know yourself. It is no one else’s business but your own. Keshet has empowered me to create change as well! … Keshet teaches Jewish queer youth to support one another and make a more accepting world for everyone.”

“Keshet has helped me understand that you don’t have to choose between bracing your queer identity and your jewish identity. Keshet has made feel more encouraged and excites to connect with other queer jewish teens, and through that I have learned a lot about myself. Being able to associate with Keshet feels validating and empowering, and that I am not alone.”