KeshetUK has a vision of a world where no one is forced to choose between their LGBT+ and Jewish identity.
Our Mission
KeshetUK is the UK’s Jewish LGBT+ education and training charity. Our mission is to ensure that LGBT+ Jews and their families are included throughout Jewish life in the UK. We work across the UK Jewish community including Liberal, Masorti, Orthodox and Reform movements and within cross-communal and non-denominational organisations.
As the only organisation of our kind in the UK, we are proud to be trusted by our community in supporting them to become more inclusive of LGBT+ people through education and training, creating a world where no one is forced to choose between the Jewish and LGBT+ identity.
Our Work
KeshetUK works across the UK delivering education and training to schools, youth organisations, synagogues and wider organisations. Jewish communities are diverse and there is no single approach that will work for everyone. KeshetUK works in partnership with communities to identify their goals, then we tailor our support so they can achieve them.
“Words have real power... The truth of this was brought home to me recently during a workshop with KeshetUK… No one should ever face dislike or prejudice within the Jewish community because of their sexuality.”
Rabbi Yoni Birnbaum, Hadley Wood Jewish Community, 2016
“It was a helpful and positive experience having KeshetUK deliver training. This training raised the knowledge and confidence of our members of staff.”
Yaffa Goschalk, Referral & Assessment Manager, Norwood, 2024
“We have worked with KeshetUK in a number of capacities this year, including running assemblies on diversity/inclusion and working with our Sixth Form Kavod (‘Respect’) committee supporting them planning peer-led PSHE sessions. I am really grateful to KeshetUK for their continued professionalism, commitment and ability to adapt their work to our setting.”
Matt Kendler, Assistant Headteacher, Yavneh College, 2024
“KeshetUK have been understanding of LJY-Netzer’s specific needs when developing sessions, working together to tailor them to be the best fit for our movement.”
Rosa Slater, Movement Worker, LJY-Netzer, 2020
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