Pride in London 6th & 7th July 2018
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Come and join KeshetUK to celebrate Pride in London 2018! We look forward to Jewish communities across the city marking it and celebrating LGBT+ people and their families.
KeshetUK invites you to take part in any way you can. For the Pride Parade itself, we have worked with other Jewish LGBT+ community groups to have the largest presence at Pride in London ever. Click the link below to join the waiting list to join us! We'd love to help you publicise any other events too. If you want us to consider including a listing on our website or social media, please send details to [email protected]. |
KeshetUK statement on Pride in London 2018
Jewish activities for the Pride in London weekend opened with celebratory Friday night services at West London Synagogue and Kingston Liberal Synagogue where hundreds of people attended. This was followed by a Shabbat Morning Service and Kiddush at West London Synagogue on Saturday with a ‘walk and talk’ Pride study session for those who went on to join the Jewish groups at the parade.
KeshetUK co-ordinated a strong presence at the Pride in London parade 2018 with over 150 LGBT+ people, their families and allies taking part. This was organised in partnership with West London Synagogue, Jewish LGBT+ Group (formerly JGLG), Gay Jews In London, Beit Klal Yisrael, Imahot v’Avot and Parents of Jewish Gays and Lesbians.
There was a wonderful atmosphere of singing and dancing – helped by a large presence of Jewish youth movements!
The celebratory tone of the occasion was dampened afterwards when we found out that a single transphobic group hijacked the start of the Pride Parade, seeking to create division and fear instead of unity and love. At KeshetUK we offer solidarity and support through our work to ensure a trans inclusive world. We call on Pride in London to communicate the steps they will take to ensure this could not happen again.
KeshetUK Executive Director Dalia Fleming said, "Singing ‘Kol Ha’Olam Kulo’ through the streets of London was a message for all. This Hebrew song emphasises how we must not live in fear. The Jewish contingency in the parade showed the diverse and inclusive nature of our community and how together – we can create a world free from fear of having to choose between one's LGBT+ and Jewish identity.”
KeshetUK co-ordinated a strong presence at the Pride in London parade 2018 with over 150 LGBT+ people, their families and allies taking part. This was organised in partnership with West London Synagogue, Jewish LGBT+ Group (formerly JGLG), Gay Jews In London, Beit Klal Yisrael, Imahot v’Avot and Parents of Jewish Gays and Lesbians.
There was a wonderful atmosphere of singing and dancing – helped by a large presence of Jewish youth movements!
The celebratory tone of the occasion was dampened afterwards when we found out that a single transphobic group hijacked the start of the Pride Parade, seeking to create division and fear instead of unity and love. At KeshetUK we offer solidarity and support through our work to ensure a trans inclusive world. We call on Pride in London to communicate the steps they will take to ensure this could not happen again.
KeshetUK Executive Director Dalia Fleming said, "Singing ‘Kol Ha’Olam Kulo’ through the streets of London was a message for all. This Hebrew song emphasises how we must not live in fear. The Jewish contingency in the parade showed the diverse and inclusive nature of our community and how together – we can create a world free from fear of having to choose between one's LGBT+ and Jewish identity.”
Weekend Schedule
Friday 06/07/18
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West London Synagogue Friday night service
Location: 33 Seymour Pl, Marylebone, London, W1H 5AU Time: 7.15pm Special Friday Night Chavurah (prayer service) and supper:
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Kingston Liberal Synagogue Friday night service
Location: Rushett Road, Long Ditton, Surrey KT7 0UX Time: from 7pm onwards As of 2017, seventeen LGBTQ+ Rabbis have been ordained under Leo Baeck College auspices, with a further four other LGBTQ+ Rabbis ordained somewhere else who serve British communities. We will always remember the pioneers, Rabbi Lionel Blue, z”l, Rabbi Sheila Shulman, z”l, and Rabbi Elli Tikvah Sarah who serves Brighton and Hove Liberal synagogue. Each year, the LGBTQ+ community celebrates the freedom gained in some places of the world, but sadly the work is far from being complete. In many countries, people are killed because of their sexual orientation, whereas in other countries, same-sex couples can have a wedding. Kingston Liberal Synagogue, the only Liberal synagogue in the south-west of London, beyond the Thames, will have a special chavurah supper led by Rabbi Rene Pfertzel and Rabbi Janet Darley. We will celebrate the achievements and reflect on the current situation. If you are willing to come, please call the office (020 8398 7400) and bring food to share (vegetarian and fish only). [Please note: No one from KeshetUK will be attending this event but we are proud to advertise it] |
Saturday 07/07/18 - Morning synagogue service
There is a service at West London Synagogue which all are welcome to attend or alternatively you can join us directly at the Pride parade.
- Shabbat Morning Service & Kiddush @ West London Synagogue followed by a walk & talk study session on the way to the Parade
- 11am Special Shira Chadashah informal Shabbat service with an LGBT+ study and a rainbow bagel kiddush - all warmly welcomed.
- 12.15pm Walk and Talk Pride study session with Rabbi Sybil Sheridan. Join us as we make our way to meet up with the Jewish delegation on the Pride parade. WLS is especially proud to be sponsoring this year’s Pride Jewish minibus. We want to ensure that irrespective of mobility, all members of the Jewish LGBT+ community are able to participate in this year’s parade.
If you have reserved wristbands for Pride in London you should have received an email with the timings. Please contact us if you have not yet received this email.
- Pride in London Parade: Assemble to collect wristbands
- Pride Parade starts moving (see Parade section below) - remember to bring your banners and flags!
Saturday 07/07/18 - Joining the Parade
- We are very excited to be taking part in the Parade for another year! KeshetUK is co-ordinating the Jewish groups at Pride in London including: West London Synagogue, Jewish LGBT+ Group (formerly JGLG), Gay Jews In London, Beit Klal Yisrael, Imahot v’Avot and Parents of Jewish Gays and Lesbians) and we are very excited for you to join us!
- As a security precaution Pride in London request that everyone in the parade has registered for a wristband. We have a limited number and so please see below on how to register for a free wristband.
- The Jewish groups will meet before hand (location and time are in your confirmation email) so you can collect your wristbands. Please look out for the KeshetUK flags!
- We will then move to our Assembly Point - the starting position for all the Jewish groups
- The Parade will finish latest at 7pm (but usually it's around 4.30pm - we will have a better idea of timing closer to the time)
On the day we are excited for you to join us! Please be prepared to sing, dance, chant, bring your placards and flags and represent the diversity of the Jewish community.
Wristbands
UPDATE: All wristbands have now been distributed. There is a waiting list you can add yourselves to by clicking the link below. If you have got a wristband but can no longer attend - please let us know by emailing [email protected] and we will redistribute your ticket.
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As a security precaution, only those with a valid wristband will be able to march in this year's Pride Parade. KeshetUK is coordinating registration for these on a strictly first come first served basis.
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As a security precaution, only those with a valid wristband will be able to march in this year's Pride Parade. KeshetUK is coordinating registration for these on a strictly first come first served basis.
- Wristbands will be available for collection from KeshetUK volunteers (according to registration details) from our pre-Pride meeting point Saturday 7 July 2018.
- You will not be able to collect them early, as Pride in London have requested that we enter the parade together as one group. If you are late, your wristband will be redistributed on the day.
Sunday - 08/07/18
A new group has just been set up called "LAVIOT". Please note: this is not run by KeshetUK but we are proud to be sharing news of their creation and Pride event this Sunday. Please see details below:
LAVIOT is a community of queer, Jewish women which fills a gap in the social landscape. Though we recognise our three pillars as LGBT+, female-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 female all of the time or almost none of the time, you are welcome here. However you define it, we support it.
For more information about a pride picnic on Primrose Hill on Sunday 8 July or for our future events please join our Facebook group.
LAVIOT is a community of queer, Jewish women which fills a gap in the social landscape. Though we recognise our three pillars as LGBT+, female-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 female all of the time or almost none of the time, you are welcome here. However you define it, we support it.
For more information about a pride picnic on Primrose Hill on Sunday 8 July or for our future events please join our Facebook group.