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This page is updated with our latest updates as well as news that may be of interest to LGBT+ Jews and allies across the UK and beyond.


KeshetUK partners with Switchboard to strengthen support for LGBT+ Jews
KeshetUK, the UK’s Jewish LGBT+ education and training charity has announced a new partnership with Switchboard, the national LGBTQIA+ helpline, to deliver specialist training and guidance on Jewish LGBT+ inclusion to all Switchboard volunteers. Every year, Switchboard handles around 15,000-30,000 calls messages and emails. According to the 2021 UK census there are approximately 9,600 LGBT+ Jews in England and Wales. The partnership comes at a critical time as levels of an
3 hours ago


Register for the Jewish bloc at Pride in London 2026
Registration for the Jewish bloc at Pride in London 2026 is now open, with the bloc being organised this year by Hineni Project and Sapphic Shabbat. "Now more than ever, showing up matters. This 4th of July, we’re marching at London Pride. Jewish, queer, and proud of every part of who we are. We have always belonged in this story. We always will. Be part of the Jewish bloc at Pride in London with Sapphic Shabbat x The Hineni Project. Applications close 19th June." Apply here
May 26


High Holy Days Appeal 2026
Shalom, Usually at this time of year, synagogues across the UK begin to select charities for their High Holy Day appeals and we have a favour to ask. Our work is vital in helping build more inclusive Jewish communities across the UK and this work continues to grow as more LGBT+ Jews turn to Jewish spaces to feel safe, welcomed and accepted for who they are. However, as costs rise, we can only continue our work if we can raise more funds. As the UK's only Jewish LGBT+ educatio
Apr 27


Pride in London 2026
Jewish Bloc returns to Pride in London Pride in London to work with Community Security Trust (CST) after engagement with KeshetUK The Jewish Bloc will this year be organised by The Hineni Project and Sapphic Shabbat after nearly 10 years of KeshetUK organisation The return marks a renewed commitment to Jewish inclusion amid rise in UK antisemitism KeshetUK has worked with Pride in London to ensure they will be receiving antisemitism training from CST to support the safe
Apr 27
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