Pride 2020
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This year, we are excited to put together a list of events celebrating Pride from all across the Jewish community in the UK.
With Pride being virtual this year - we want to ensure that people can still understand the importance of Pride and the voices that need to be heard. Scroll down this page to see a schedule of events, from a KeshetUK and JW3 Story telling broadcast to a panel discussing being LGBT+ and Jewish in Israel and the UK, by UJIA. Most of these events are not run or endorsed by KeshetUK - but we are proud to let you know they are happening. We'd love to publicise the other events across the community too. If you are running an event that you think should be featured on our website or social media, please send details to info@keshetuk.org (see below for the type of information we need). |
Jewish LGBT+ Pride 2020 - YouMeUsWe
This year you can’t go to Pride. So with JW3, we’ve brought our Pride to #YouMeUsWe. With huge thanks to our participants and the Jewish LGBT+ community for sharing their challenges, hopes and joy - let us know yours this.
For a subtitled video please click here (opens Facebook).
#Pride2020 #ShareWithPride .
To see all the events taking place over pride, please see below.
For a subtitled video please click here (opens Facebook).
#Pride2020 #ShareWithPride .
To see all the events taking place over pride, please see below.
Please note: Many of these events are not run by KeshetUK but we are proud to advertise them. The events being coordinated by KeshetUK will be listed as such.
Virtual Voices: Dalia Fleming - “Allyship – What could be better than being nice?”
When: Wednesday 24 June, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Organised by: Westminster Synagogue with KeshetUK
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Join Dalia Fleming, Executive Director of KeshetUK, talking about what it means to be an ally and how being nice may not be something to aspire towards. Followed by a Q&A.
How to book: You can find the event here or on Westminster Synagogue Facebook page.
Organised by: Westminster Synagogue with KeshetUK
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Join Dalia Fleming, Executive Director of KeshetUK, talking about what it means to be an ally and how being nice may not be something to aspire towards. Followed by a Q&A.
How to book: You can find the event here or on Westminster Synagogue Facebook page.
LGBTQ+ Stories for Pride
When: Wednesday 24 June, 7.30 PM
Organised by: JW3 and KeshetUK
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Join JW3 and KeshetUK to mark Pride month and celebrate the diverse stories of LGBTQ+ Jews in the UK. LGBTQ+ Jews from our recent storytelling workshop will be sharing their narratives for the first time publicly. This event is open to all and we encourage all to come along and hear from these wonderful members of our community.
How to book: Click here to book
Organised by: JW3 and KeshetUK
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Join JW3 and KeshetUK to mark Pride month and celebrate the diverse stories of LGBTQ+ Jews in the UK. LGBTQ+ Jews from our recent storytelling workshop will be sharing their narratives for the first time publicly. This event is open to all and we encourage all to come along and hear from these wonderful members of our community.
How to book: Click here to book
Pride Shabbat with Finchley Progressive Synagogue, Beit Klal Yisrael and the Jewish LGBT+ Group
When: Friday 26 June, 6.30 PM -7.30 PM
Organised by: Finchley Progressive Synagogue with Beit Klal Yisrael and the Jewish LGBT+ Group.
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Join us for a Pride services with Rabbi Rebecca Birk, Student Rabbi Anna Posner and Student Cantor Rachel Weston.
How to book: Please click here to register
Organised by: Finchley Progressive Synagogue with Beit Klal Yisrael and the Jewish LGBT+ Group.
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Join us for a Pride services with Rabbi Rebecca Birk, Student Rabbi Anna Posner and Student Cantor Rachel Weston.
How to book: Please click here to register
Makor Hayim Shabbat morning service
When: Saturday 27 June, 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Organised by: Makor Hayim
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome.
What: Please join us for this Shabbat morning service run by Rabbi Daniel. This is our second annual *Pride Shabbat* service is tomorrow morning, where we celebrate and witness our LGBTQ Builders (members), and acknowledge the work still to do to ensure their full safety, dignity and belonging. All are welcome, and you are encouraged to dress in bright colours for a Zoom rainbow effect
How to book: Click here to register
Organised by: Makor Hayim
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome.
What: Please join us for this Shabbat morning service run by Rabbi Daniel. This is our second annual *Pride Shabbat* service is tomorrow morning, where we celebrate and witness our LGBTQ Builders (members), and acknowledge the work still to do to ensure their full safety, dignity and belonging. All are welcome, and you are encouraged to dress in bright colours for a Zoom rainbow effect
How to book: Click here to register
Motzei Mosh Pit
When: Saturday 27 June, 10.45 PM
Organised by: Laviot
Who is this suitable for: All LGBT+ Jews welcome so please spread the word.
What: Join Laviot from the comfort of your own home for a slightly tidier post Pride party! We'll get the tunes ready - you just need to be ready to DANCE! Feel free to bring rainbow flags, gorgeous outfits, body glitter and all your favourite pride regalia. Alcohol is optional but please feel free to suggest your favourite cheesy song choices. All LGBT+ Jews welcome so please spread the word.
How to book: Find the Facebook event here and please message Lavi OT (opens a facebook link) for the zoom link or email laviotinfo@gmail.com
Organised by: Laviot
Who is this suitable for: All LGBT+ Jews welcome so please spread the word.
What: Join Laviot from the comfort of your own home for a slightly tidier post Pride party! We'll get the tunes ready - you just need to be ready to DANCE! Feel free to bring rainbow flags, gorgeous outfits, body glitter and all your favourite pride regalia. Alcohol is optional but please feel free to suggest your favourite cheesy song choices. All LGBT+ Jews welcome so please spread the word.
How to book: Find the Facebook event here and please message Lavi OT (opens a facebook link) for the zoom link or email laviotinfo@gmail.com
Post-Pride Picnic
When: Sunday 28 June, 12.30 PM - 2.00 PM
Organised by: Laviot
Who is this suitable for: This event is open to LGBT+ Jewish women and non-binary people, their partner, families and children.
What: Our very first official Laviot event was a picnic on Primrose hill, the day after London Pride 2018. Not quite an annual event but we are so excited to bring it back. Join us from your garden, your driveway or even from your bedroom. Unfortunately Zoom doesn't have a food sharing function yet (we have it on good authority it will be coming in the next update) but we can still share all the conversation, pride stories and laughs. Partners, families and children welcome. This is specifically for the Laviot community and their families so open to LGBT+ Jewish women and non-binary people, their partner, families and children.
How to book: Email us on laviotinfo@gmail.com
Organised by: Laviot
Who is this suitable for: This event is open to LGBT+ Jewish women and non-binary people, their partner, families and children.
What: Our very first official Laviot event was a picnic on Primrose hill, the day after London Pride 2018. Not quite an annual event but we are so excited to bring it back. Join us from your garden, your driveway or even from your bedroom. Unfortunately Zoom doesn't have a food sharing function yet (we have it on good authority it will be coming in the next update) but we can still share all the conversation, pride stories and laughs. Partners, families and children welcome. This is specifically for the Laviot community and their families so open to LGBT+ Jewish women and non-binary people, their partner, families and children.
How to book: Email us on laviotinfo@gmail.com
UK Jewish Film - Pride Season
When: Available online from 29 June onward
Organised by: UK Jewish Film
Who is this suitable for: To celebrate this year’s Pride Season, UK Jewish Film is presenting a rainbow box-set of Jewish films with LGBT+ themes or central characters. Whether you’re interested in documentaries, film musicals, comedy or drama, there’s something for you in their selection of wonderful and thought-provoking films. And for a limited period until Monday 6th July, the films come with a 20% discount if you use the word PRIDE.
How to book: To find out how to view the films please click here.
Organised by: UK Jewish Film
Who is this suitable for: To celebrate this year’s Pride Season, UK Jewish Film is presenting a rainbow box-set of Jewish films with LGBT+ themes or central characters. Whether you’re interested in documentaries, film musicals, comedy or drama, there’s something for you in their selection of wonderful and thought-provoking films. And for a limited period until Monday 6th July, the films come with a 20% discount if you use the word PRIDE.
How to book: To find out how to view the films please click here.
Rainbow Israel
When: 1-2 July 2020 (Exact dates and times TBC)
Organised by: UJIA and partners.
Who is this suitable for: UJIA will be celebrating and learning about the Israeli LGBT+ communities from 1-2 July with a series of activities called “Rainbow Israel”. This will include a session aimed at families (including LGBT+-friendly storytime and craft activities) in partnership with JW3, a panel of diverse LGBT+ activists from Israel in partnership with Keshet UK, two podcasts aimed at young people, an online cook-along and a directory of resources so you can explore Israel’s LGBT+ communities for yourself.
How to book: To reserve a space and to find out more please click here
Organised by: UJIA and partners.
Who is this suitable for: UJIA will be celebrating and learning about the Israeli LGBT+ communities from 1-2 July with a series of activities called “Rainbow Israel”. This will include a session aimed at families (including LGBT+-friendly storytime and craft activities) in partnership with JW3, a panel of diverse LGBT+ activists from Israel in partnership with Keshet UK, two podcasts aimed at young people, an online cook-along and a directory of resources so you can explore Israel’s LGBT+ communities for yourself.
How to book: To reserve a space and to find out more please click here
Interfaith Pride Service
When: Friday 3 July, 7.30 PM - 9.00 PM
Organised by: Kingston Liberal Synagogue and the Jewish LGBT+ Group
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: To mark Pride month, we are delighted to be co-hosting this Interfaith Shabbat service with Reverend Jide Macaulay from the House of Rainbow. Rabbi René Pfertzel and Rev Jide Macaulay will co-lead the service, with music led by KLS's Musical Director, Rebekka Wedell. The event is also supported by the Jewish LGBT+ Group. Members and friends will be able to attend via a Zoom link and everyone will be able to watch the Facebook livestream.
How to book: To find out more please click here for their Facebook event
Organised by: Kingston Liberal Synagogue and the Jewish LGBT+ Group
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: To mark Pride month, we are delighted to be co-hosting this Interfaith Shabbat service with Reverend Jide Macaulay from the House of Rainbow. Rabbi René Pfertzel and Rev Jide Macaulay will co-lead the service, with music led by KLS's Musical Director, Rebekka Wedell. The event is also supported by the Jewish LGBT+ Group. Members and friends will be able to attend via a Zoom link and everyone will be able to watch the Facebook livestream.
How to book: To find out more please click here for their Facebook event
'Trans inclusion in Faith spaces with Q& A' hosted by GIANTs group, part of Gendered Intelligence
When: Monday 6 July, 5 PM
Organised by: Gendered Intelligence
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: A panel discussing trans inclusion in Faith spaces. The Jewish voice will be represented by Kolot HaKeshet (no relation to KeshetUK).
How to book: TBC
Organised by: Gendered Intelligence
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: A panel discussing trans inclusion in Faith spaces. The Jewish voice will be represented by Kolot HaKeshet (no relation to KeshetUK).
How to book: TBC
LGBTQ+ Cafe with UJIA (18-35 year olds)
When: Monday 6 July, 7.30 PM - 9.00 PM
Organised by: JW3
Who is this suitable for: This event is suitable for those who identify as LGBTQ+ and are aged 18 to 35.
What: JW3 provides a safe space for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ or are currently exploring their identity, this extends to our growing online community during this time where we are unable to connect in person. We will be joined by UJIA who will bring along a speaker to explore what it means to be LGBTQ+ and Israeli.
How to book: https://www.jw3.org.uk/ or check out JW3 Facebook
Organised by: JW3
Who is this suitable for: This event is suitable for those who identify as LGBTQ+ and are aged 18 to 35.
What: JW3 provides a safe space for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ or are currently exploring their identity, this extends to our growing online community during this time where we are unable to connect in person. We will be joined by UJIA who will bring along a speaker to explore what it means to be LGBTQ+ and Israeli.
How to book: https://www.jw3.org.uk/ or check out JW3 Facebook
LGBTQ+ Cafe with Adam Eli (18-35 year olds)
When: Monday 27 July, 7.30 PM - 9.00 PM
Organised by: JW3
Who is this suitable for: This event is suitable for those who identify as LGBTQ+ and are aged 18 to 35.
What: JW3 provides a safe space for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ or are currently exploring their identity, this extends to our growing online community during this time where we are unable to connect in person. We will be hosting a Zoom LGBTQ+ Cafe to create a regular sense of community and to explore issues relating to being LGBTQ+ and Jewish. We are delighted to be joined by New York based community organiser and author, Adam Eli who will speak about his experience and about his recently published book, The New Queer Conscience. He is the founder of international activist group Voices4 and the editor-in-chief of a zine about global gender equality produced by Gucci and Chime for Change. He was named one of the 100 most influential queer people in the world by OUT Magazine and firmly believes that queer people anywhere are responsible for queer people everywhere.
How to book: https://www.jw3.org.uk/ or check out JW3 Facebook
Organised by: JW3
Who is this suitable for: This event is suitable for those who identify as LGBTQ+ and are aged 18 to 35.
What: JW3 provides a safe space for anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ or are currently exploring their identity, this extends to our growing online community during this time where we are unable to connect in person. We will be hosting a Zoom LGBTQ+ Cafe to create a regular sense of community and to explore issues relating to being LGBTQ+ and Jewish. We are delighted to be joined by New York based community organiser and author, Adam Eli who will speak about his experience and about his recently published book, The New Queer Conscience. He is the founder of international activist group Voices4 and the editor-in-chief of a zine about global gender equality produced by Gucci and Chime for Change. He was named one of the 100 most influential queer people in the world by OUT Magazine and firmly believes that queer people anywhere are responsible for queer people everywhere.
How to book: https://www.jw3.org.uk/ or check out JW3 Facebook
My Mental Health and Me Course (Please note: Dates have been updated - see below)
When: Course of 5 Sessions: Tuesday 28th July, 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th August. All session are at 7.00 PM - 8.00 PM
Organised by: Jami with support from KeshetUK
Who is this suitable for: LGBT+ Jewish people
What: We know that people belonging to minority communities which face discrimination are at a higher risk of experiencing poor mental health; the LGBT community are no exception. Come and join us for a multi week course for those of us identifying as LGBT with lived experience of mental health issues. Explore how we as LGBT Jews can support our mental health and wellbeing. This is a five-week course running on the dates mentioned above. The cost of this course is free for anyone who has used any of Jami’s support services in the last twelve months or £10 for 5 weeks (with a discount available for those who may need)
How to book: Please email headroom@jamiuk.org to book or find outmore.
Organised by: Jami with support from KeshetUK
Who is this suitable for: LGBT+ Jewish people
What: We know that people belonging to minority communities which face discrimination are at a higher risk of experiencing poor mental health; the LGBT community are no exception. Come and join us for a multi week course for those of us identifying as LGBT with lived experience of mental health issues. Explore how we as LGBT Jews can support our mental health and wellbeing. This is a five-week course running on the dates mentioned above. The cost of this course is free for anyone who has used any of Jami’s support services in the last twelve months or £10 for 5 weeks (with a discount available for those who may need)
How to book: Please email headroom@jamiuk.org to book or find outmore.
Last updated: 17/06/20