High Holy Days Appeal
- ariel9189
- Aug 21
- 2 min read
Shalom,
As the High Holy Days are approaching, we have a favour to ask.
Like many small charities at the moment, we are feeling the pinch. 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+ education and training charity, we rely on donations to fund our work. We receive no government funding.
Over the past two years we have had to work harder than ever to raise money and keep going. This is where you can help. As synagogues and communities across the UK plan their High Holy Day appeals, please ask them to consider KeshetUK. We have put together this template letter for you to download and personalise and send to your community leaders.
Every penny truly makes a difference so no matter the size of your community, anything raised through an appeal will have a direct impact on the lives of LGBT+ Jews across the UK.
“As a queer Jewish person navigating the complexities of both my own identities and the volatile world today, KeshetUK is a ray of hope in trying times for all LGBTQ+ Jews in the UK. Their work has helped me both directly and indirectly to feel more accepted and accepting of myself and within my community and done wonders for my mental health.” - Anonymous supporter, National Diversity Awards 2025
In the meantime, you can also set up a monthly donation to KeshetUK if you are able to. For £5 - £10 per month (the price of a few coffees) you will help us to continue our work. Each year we have to raise almost £200,000 to keep delivering our work, in an increasingly challenging fundraising environment. If every subscriber to our newsletter gave just £10 per month, all our travel costs from delivering education and training across the UK would be covered. Every penny really does make a difference.
Yours in gratitude,
Ariel Chapman
Executive Director
