Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of the High Holy Days, a time of reflection, renewal and coming together with our families and communities. For many of us, it is a meaningful and joyful moment in the Jewish calendar. For some LGBT+ Jews, this time of year can also bring more complicated feelings. Going home for the Chugim isn’t equally comfortable for everyone. Spending time with family can mean navigating relatives who do not fully understand or accept someone’s LGBT+ iden

When I first sat down to think about what I wanted to say this evening, I found myself returning to one image from this week's double parashah, Matot-Masei: the Arei Miklat, the Cities of Refuge. Whenever I speak about LGBT+ inclusion in Jewish spaces, people sometimes assume that the conversation is about changing Judaism. Yet the longer I spend working at KeshetUK, and the longer I spend living my own Jewish life, the more I find myself believing the opposite. I don't think

When looking at Parashah Korach, you might think there are some obvious places to start when reading it through an LGBT+ lens. It could be Korach’s line that the whole community is holy- sometimes as LGBT+ Jews we are made to feel that we are outside the community of full holiness. It could be to rehabilitate Korach slightly and ask why his rebellion gained so many followers, is this a result of large numbers of people feeling unseen or unheard as many LGBT+ Jews often are? M

After a two-year absence, KeshetUK were delighted to march as part of the Jewish bloc at Pride in London 2026. This was a moment of joy, strength and celebration as we marched through the streets of London as proud LGBT+ Jews. Our presence was made possible thanks to the new team at Pride in London engaging with us, listening to our concerns and taking meaningful actions to ensure our safety throughout the day. Thanks to their allyship we felt truly part of the Pride in Londo