For American Zionist LGBTQ group, Israel’s right-wing government has created an urgent crisis

A Wider Bridge – an organization that advocates for the LGBTQ community in Israel – says the challenges facing LGBTQ rights in Israel are entering a new era.

Comedian Judy Gold hosted A Wider Bridge's annual gala, which celebrated Israel at 75 and addressed growing anti-LGBTQ sentiment with the new government coalition elected in January.

(photo credit: JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA)

ByJACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA

MARCH 15, 2023 05:05

RECOMMENDED STORIES

Israel at War - Illustrative image of an Israeli F-35 fighter jet.

Israel's defense industry eyes new partners for next-gen fighter jet by 2028

JULY 30, 2025

Leonardo DiCaprio stands on stage during the opening ceremony and the screening the film "Partir un jour" (Leave One Day) Out of competition at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 13, 2025.

Leonardo DiCaprio to open hotel in Israel

JULY 29, 2025

Child Muhammad Zakariya Ayyoub al-Matouq, who suffers from cerebral palsy, alongside mother and brother.

NYT quietly alters Gaza starvation story to include key details of child's medical condition

JULY 30, 2025

Auschwitz concentration camp, operated by Nazi Germany in occupied Poland during the Holocaust.

California governor candidate calls Auschwitz 'solution for homelessness,' sparks critisism

JULY 27, 2025

For American Zionist LGBTQ group, Israel’s right-wing government has created an urgent crisis

A Wider Bridge – an organization that advocates for the LGBTQ community in Israel – says the challenges facing LGBTQ rights in Israel are entering a new era.

Athens mayor Dukas slams Israel after antisemitic incident

Over 60 dead from boat capsizing near Yemen

For American Zionist LGBTQ group, Israel’s right-wing government has created an urgent crisis

A Wider Bridge – an organization that advocates for the LGBTQ community in Israel – says the challenges facing LGBTQ rights in Israel are entering a new era.

See more on