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LGBTQ domestic violence mirrors straight rates: 'If you’re walking on eggshells, don’t wait'

Advocates warn abuse in same-sex relationships often goes unspoken and can include threats of outing, identity-based harm and isolation; Israel’s Welfare Ministry will train social workers to identify and assist victims

Lihi Gordon | 02.24.26

Crowd protests the removal of the Rainbow Pride flag from the Stonewall National Monument in Manhattan

Protests erupt in NYC after Pride flag removed from Stonewall

Trump administration orders US flag raised at national monument, sparking demonstrations, arrests and political backlash over legacy of LGBTQ rights movement

Amir Bogen | 02.15.26

Women and LGBTQ+ leaders reshape the face of the US rabbinate

Once dominated by men, the US rabbinate is becoming more diverse as women, LGBTQ+ Jews and people from varied backgrounds enter religious leadership, reshaping congregations and challenging long-standing traditions

Associated Press | 02.01.26

‘Heated Rivalry’ review: why the HBO Max hit is more than just sex appeal

Series has captivated women worldwide has finally arrived in Israel, delivering strong performances, standout chemistry and steamy scenes; despite uneven dialogue and jarring time jumps, it largely lives up to the hype; warning: minor spoilers

Smadar Shiloni | 01.31.26

Dozens of Orthodox rabbis issue ban on gay conversion therapy

Statement says no rabbi, educator or therapist should recommend conversion therapy, calling it harmful, ineffective and based on the false premise that same-sex attraction is a psychological disorder

Shmuel Munitz | 01.16.26

Where is Israel’s most liberal city and what put it on top?

Hod Hasharon ranks first in Free Israel’s 2025 Freedom Index, assessing 40 cities on issues like Shabbat access, LGBTQ rights, school oversight and pluralistic services

Nina Fox | 12.09.25

אוהדי סיאטל סאונדרס מציגים תפאורה במשחק הגאווה מול אוסטין ב-MLS

World Cup 'Pride Match' will feature Egypt versus Iran

The two nations are known for severe human rights violations against LGBTQ+ individuals; they will play the June 26 match in Seattle, one of the most progressive cities in the US

ynet | 12.09.25

Rocky Horror at 50: new documentary explores the film that became a global cult and a refuge for outsiders

In ‘Strange journey,’ director Linus O’Brien and editor Avner Shiloah trace how ‘The Rocky horror picture show’ grew from 1975 flop into a midnight cult classic, a safe haven for LGBTQ and neurodivergent fans, as Susan Sarandon calls it political

Amir Kaminer | 12.06.25

Debra Messing, Dana International to be honored at TLV Fest LGBTQ film festival

The 20th edition of the festival will honor Messing, one of the most prominent supporters of the LGBTQ community and of Israel following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, and singer Dana International, one of the most iconic figures in Israel’s LGBTQ community

Ynet | 09.29.25

Deepening polarization in the US: The 'liberals' celebrating Charlie Kirk's murder and the hunt for their dismissal

The US was shocked by the murder of a prominent right-wing activist and, although the opposing camp strongly condemned it, extremist voices expressing joy over his death received a lot of resonance on social media, raising concerns about the deepening division in America; Right-wing activists are "hunting" them down and revealing their names: 15 have already been fired or suspended, including teachers and a Secret Service employee

Ynet, News Agencies | 09.14.25

מצעד הדייקיות בניו יורק - מדירים את השתתפותם של "ציונים" מהמצעד

Theater of absurd: Why many LGBTQ groups worldwide support Palestinian cause

After October 7, 2023, many LGBTQ organizations abroad began supporting Palestinian cause and criticizing Israel, leaving Israeli groups navigating a complex clash over human rights, identity and geopolitics

Yaniv Pohoryles | 09.05.25

Trump administration softens, trims Israel human rights report

Washington sidesteps Netanyahu corruption trial and threat to independence of judiciary cited in previous report; drops LGBTQ+ rights abuses in review of Russia, El Salvador and Israel

Ynet | 08.07.25

Relocation and romance: How Israeli expats navigate love abroad

As more Israelis relocate abroad, couples face emotional and sexual upheaval; therapists say relocation can strain or strengthen bonds, urging honest talk, shared growth and a fresh look at intimacy—from resentment and betrayal to passion rediscovered

Shai Spitzen | 07.16.25

עוזיאל אינציו-שטך מורה מ ברלין גרמניה שחווה סיוט אחרי שיצא מהארון בבית ספר למהגרים בשכונת מואביט בעיר

'Here, Islam is the boss': The nightmare of a gay Jewish teacher in Berlin’s migrant schools

Uziel Inácio-Steck recounts a harrowing experience of harassment and isolation, exposing systemic failures in immigrant-heavy schools where conservative Muslim values clash with German liberalism

Zeev Avrahami, Berlin | 07.02.25

'Even during war, we keep coming back': Tourists explain why they keep coming back to Tel Aviv Pride

Despite the war and global protests, two LGBTQ travelers from London return to Tel Aviv Pride, calling it the most vibrant, welcoming celebration in the world — and a powerful statement of resilience and solidarity

Alexandra Lukash | 06.12.25

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