Pesach (or Passover) is a time rooted in storytelling, liberation, and identity. It asks us to reflect on what it means to be free, to share our stories, and to feel a sense of belonging. For many LGBT+ Jews, that is not always straightforward. Pesach is often deeply family-oriented, shaped by traditions and expectations that can feel heteronormative or exclusionary. The Pesach Seder centres on telling our story of liberation, something that can be difficult if you do not fe

This LGBT+ History Month marked a significant moment for KeshetUK, with a series of “firsts” that reflect both how far the community has come and the work still to be done. One of the most powerful moments of the month was our collaboration with Manchester Jewish Museum, where we hosted Jewish and Proud: A Celebration of LGBT+ Identity, History, and Belonging in the North . This event was our first ever public LGBT+ Hsitory Month event and, for many attendees, their first LG

We are delighted to be partnering with Yad Vashem UK Foundation in hosting Dr Anna Hajkova to discuss her book, “People Without History Are Dust: Queer Desire in the Holocaust”. This book reveals the lives of those persecuted both as Jews and as queer individuals. Drawing on deep archival research, it exposes how their experiences were erased from mainstream histories and shows why inclusive, nuanced storytelling is vital for understanding identity, survival, and memory - pas

We're so excited to be hosting a range of talks, workshops and social spaces at Limmud Festival 2025! There are still some tickets left so if you haven't got yours yet head over to the Limmud website to secure your place and join us at Festival. Our sessions this year Saturday, 21:30-22:30 - What’s your story? A storytelling workshop open to everyone KeshetUK understands the power of storytelling. Every year our volunteers travel across the UK sharing their stories of being