Other Jewish LGBT+ organisations in the UK

Here you can find information from other Jewish LGBT+ groups in the UK and from across the LGBT+ Jewish community and beyond.

Please note that KeshetUK does not have formal partnerships with these organisations. KeshetUK is not liable for the content found on any third party site to which it links below. If you do however discover that any of these sites advocate policies that you believe to be in breach of our inclusive ethos, please contact us.

The Jewish LGBT+ Group (formerly JGLG) are the longest established Jewish LGBT+ group in the world. We welcome non-Jewish partners to all events and non-LGBT+ & non-Jewish guests to certain events, and although the group is based in London we have many members living across the country. We are primarily a social rather than religious group, and most of our religious events tend to follow Progressive/Reform traditions. Recently we have attracted many new Orthodox members and we are ensuring that the Jewish LGBT+ Group offers events that are suitable for all members, as much as possible. These events have added a new dimension to our group and fit into our calendar, alongside our long running tradition of monthly Friday night services held along Progressive/Reform lines.

A social group for Gay Jews In London, or with a connection to London. We plan and organise events throughout the year and are open to all LGBT Jews. If you are not Jewish, you can become a fan of Gay Jews in London by visiting our Gay Jews in London facebook page.

If you want to join us please ensure you can receive messages from people that are not on your friend list on Facebook. Or alternatively send an email to Steven@GayJewsinLondon.com

Laviot is a community of queer, Jewish women which fills a gap in the social landscape. Though we recognise our three pillars as LGBT+, women-identifying and Jewish, we’ll let you define them for yourself. This community is an open space for anyone who feels it is relevant for them. So if you’re L, G, B, T or a +, if you’ve never had a kneidlach or you’re the embodiment of moshiach, if you identify as a woman all of the time or almost none of the time, you are welcome here.

However you define it, we support it.

Imahot v’Avot is a social group for families who have one or more parent who identify as Jewish and Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, or Questioning (LGBTQQ).

If you consider yourself Jewish and part of a family, whether you already have young children, are exploring options to become LGBTQQ parents, or are in any other constellation of Jewish LGBTQQ family, you are welcome at Imahot v’Avot events.

Parents of Jewish Gays and Lesbians (LGBT+)

Are you Jewish? Is your child gay, lesbian, bi, trans, queer or non-binary? Are you having difficulties in coping with this? Would you like to have the opportunity of meeting other parents who are in the same situation as yourself and would like to know how they have managed? Then the Support Group for Parents of Jewish Gays and Lesbians could well be the answer for you.

Anyone Jewish with a child or grandchild who is gay, lesbian, bi, trans, queer or non-binary child or grandchild and who would like to meet other similar parents, we would love to hear from you. For more information please visit this website.

Founded in 1990 Beit Klal Yisrael are a community of people who recognise the true diversity of the Jewish experience and who welcome all new members and participants, especially those who are distanced or estranged from many facets of contemporary Jewish community life. We welcome everyone, but especially: LGBTQI Jews, Jewish women who want to work out an independent and challenging relationship, as women, to Judaism and being Jewish, Jewish women and men who may not think of themselves as formally religious, but who do have Jewish issues and concerns, Patrilineal Jews, Secular Jews, Jewish women and men whose partners though not Jewish, wish to be supportive and participate in the life of the community, People who are on their own and who would feel more comfortable in a community which emphasises individual presence and participation and People who want to learn more about Judaism and might be considering conversion.

The World Congress: Keshet Ga'avah consists of around 50 member organizations in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, France, Israel, Mexico, The Netherlands, United Kingdom and the United States. The World Congress holds conferences and workshops and the focus of these sessions varies from regional, national, continental, to global. The Hebrew subtitle Keshet Ga’avah - Rainbow of Pride - emphasizes the importance of Hebrew and of Israel to the World Congress.

R ainbow Jews is a pioneering oral history project showcasing the lives of Jewish Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) people in the UK from the 1950s to today. It was launched in October 2012.

Other Jewish LGBT+ organisations in the UK

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