Pride 2023
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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 continuing being both in person and 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 that are still being added from across the community. 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 fill in the form below or send details to info@keshetuk.org. |
Share your Pride event information
Please click on the link below to let us know about your Pride events or services for 2023. A KeshetUK staff member will then update our website within ten working days or get back in touch for more information.
If you don't have all the information currently but want to put a save the date - please do and you can email info@keshetuk or fill out the form again with finalised details.
If you don't have all the information currently but want to put a save the date - please do and you can email info@keshetuk or fill out the form again with finalised details.
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. All timings on our website are BST.
Kabbalat Shabbat Pride Picnic and Shabbat Morning Services
When: Friday 16 June (6.45pm to Late) and Saturday 17 June (9.30am - 12pm)
Organised by: South Herts and Edgware Masorti
Location:
What: Please join us at South Herts and Edgware Masorti for a Kabbalat Shabbat Pride picnic dinner on Friday and then in the morning for a Shabbat Morning Service with pride readings
Cost: Free
How to book: Please visit their website. Events are live
Organised by: South Herts and Edgware Masorti
Location:
- 16 June: Shema Borehamwood, Maxwell Park Community Centre WD6 1JJ
- 17 June: Shema Edgware Stream Lane, HA8 7YA
What: Please join us at South Herts and Edgware Masorti for a Kabbalat Shabbat Pride picnic dinner on Friday and then in the morning for a Shabbat Morning Service with pride readings
Cost: Free
How to book: Please visit their website. Events are live
Queer Jewish Collective - Manchester Meet Up
When: Sunday 18 June 2023, 2.00pm
Organised by: Queer Jewish Collective
Location: Manchester Jewish Museum
Who is this suitable for: Jewish LGBT+ people
What: Exciting news! After a wildly successful run of socials, we are delighted to announce our second official meeting. Please do join us!
Cost: Free
How to book: Free - to find out more check out our Instagram
Organised by: Queer Jewish Collective
Location: Manchester Jewish Museum
Who is this suitable for: Jewish LGBT+ people
What: Exciting news! After a wildly successful run of socials, we are delighted to announce our second official meeting. Please do join us!
Cost: Free
How to book: Free - to find out more check out our Instagram
My Chicken Soup Identity: Chai-Yoel Korn - psychotherapist, trainer, and HIV activist - in Conversation with Rabbi Natasha Mann
When: Monday 19 June 2023
Organised by: Masorti Judaism
Location: Zoom (Online)
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Join us for this conversation between Chai-Yoel Korn - psychotherapist, trainer, and HIV activist with Rabbi Natasha Mann
Cost: Free
How to book: Eventbrite link to follow
Organised by: Masorti Judaism
Location: Zoom (Online)
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Join us for this conversation between Chai-Yoel Korn - psychotherapist, trainer, and HIV activist with Rabbi Natasha Mann
Cost: Free
How to book: Eventbrite link to follow
Two part online session: For parents, carers & family of LGBT+ young people
Dates: Tuesday 20 June 2023 and Tuesday 27 June 2023
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Organised by: KeshetUK
Location: Online (Zoom)
Cost: Free, although a donation to KeshetUK is encourage.
Age of attendees: 18+
How to book: Click here
Topics covered:
These two online sessions will cover a number of the topics, including:
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Organised by: KeshetUK
Location: Online (Zoom)
Cost: Free, although a donation to KeshetUK is encourage.
Age of attendees: 18+
How to book: Click here
Topics covered:
These two online sessions will cover a number of the topics, including:
- Going over terminology and language around LGBT+ identities (including pronouns)
- Learning how to create a welcoming home for LGBT+ young people
- Practicing kinder conversations
- Discussing common anxieties between parents/carers and young people
Pride Shabbat at Kol Chai Hatch End Reform Synagogue
When: Saturday 24 June, 10.30am
Organised by: Kol Chai Reform Jewish Community
Location: Kol Chai, 434 Uxbridge Road, London, HA5 4RG
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Please join us for a Pride Shabbat morning service with a Pride theme.
Cost: Free
How to book: No booking required
Organised by: Kol Chai Reform Jewish Community
Location: Kol Chai, 434 Uxbridge Road, London, HA5 4RG
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Please join us for a Pride Shabbat morning service with a Pride theme.
Cost: Free
How to book: No booking required
Masorti Pride Picnic in the Park
When: Sunday 25 June 2023, 3.00-6.00pm
Organised by: Masorti LGBT+ Network
Location: Victoria Park, London N3
Who is this suitable for: All ages and affiliations are warmly welcome to join us. We particularly welcome Jewish LGBT+ people + friends, family members and close allies. Pets welcome too, with responsible owners.
What: Masorti Pride Picnic in the Park: Our 3rd annual relaxed and friendly 'bring and share' picnic. Always fun, always new faces, always too much nosh left over.
Cost: Free. Veggie and kosher picnic delights are enjoyed and appreciated, but not essential.
How to book: Turn up and look out for us! Eventbrite link to follow..
Organised by: Masorti LGBT+ Network
Location: Victoria Park, London N3
Who is this suitable for: All ages and affiliations are warmly welcome to join us. We particularly welcome Jewish LGBT+ people + friends, family members and close allies. Pets welcome too, with responsible owners.
What: Masorti Pride Picnic in the Park: Our 3rd annual relaxed and friendly 'bring and share' picnic. Always fun, always new faces, always too much nosh left over.
Cost: Free. Veggie and kosher picnic delights are enjoyed and appreciated, but not essential.
How to book: Turn up and look out for us! Eventbrite link to follow..
Pride Service and shared supper
When: Friday 30 June 2023, 7.45pm
Organised by: The Jewish LGBT+ Group and The Liberal Jewish Synagogue
Location: The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, 28 St John's Wood Rd, London NW8 7HA
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: The Jewish LGBT+ Group is holding its pre-Pride service this year at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue. With guest speaker Frances Marshall whose Queer Religion photos will be on display at the LJS and which include a number of our Rainbow Rabbis - can be seen here: https://francesmarshall.ie/queer-religion/. Rabbi Igor Zinkov and Rabbi Anna Wolfson will lead the service in the sanctuary of the synagogue.
Cost: Free (Please bring a vegetarian dish & something to drink)
How to book: Not needed. Please turn up on the day.
Organised by: The Jewish LGBT+ Group and The Liberal Jewish Synagogue
Location: The Liberal Jewish Synagogue, 28 St John's Wood Rd, London NW8 7HA
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: The Jewish LGBT+ Group is holding its pre-Pride service this year at The Liberal Jewish Synagogue. With guest speaker Frances Marshall whose Queer Religion photos will be on display at the LJS and which include a number of our Rainbow Rabbis - can be seen here: https://francesmarshall.ie/queer-religion/. Rabbi Igor Zinkov and Rabbi Anna Wolfson will lead the service in the sanctuary of the synagogue.
Cost: Free (Please bring a vegetarian dish & something to drink)
How to book: Not needed. Please turn up on the day.
Pre-Pride Shabbat Service
When: Friday 30 June 2023, 7.15pm - 10.00pm
Organised by: West London Synagogue
Location: 33 Seymour Pl, London W1H 5AU
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Join Rabbi David and Rabbi Emily for an upbeat and festive Shabbat Service, with a special sermon delivered by our guest preacher Reverend Andrew Foreshew-Cain. All are welcome at this very special service which will be accompanied by the uplifting sounds of the WLS Shabbat Shira musicians. Join us after the service for a special catered buffet supper with a bar.
Cost: £10
How to book: www.wls.org.uk/pridesupper
Organised by: West London Synagogue
Location: 33 Seymour Pl, London W1H 5AU
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Join Rabbi David and Rabbi Emily for an upbeat and festive Shabbat Service, with a special sermon delivered by our guest preacher Reverend Andrew Foreshew-Cain. All are welcome at this very special service which will be accompanied by the uplifting sounds of the WLS Shabbat Shira musicians. Join us after the service for a special catered buffet supper with a bar.
Cost: £10
How to book: www.wls.org.uk/pridesupper
Pride Erev Shabbat Service followed by Chavurah Supper
When: Friday 30 June, 7pm
Organised by: Kingston Liberal Synagogue
Location: Kingston Liberal Synagogue, Rushett Road, Long Ditton, KT7 0UX
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Pride Erev Shabbat Service followed by Chavurah Supper. Attend in person or on-line at KLS Facebook page. Jointly led by Rabbi Rene Pfertzel of KLS and Rabbi Adrian Schell of Wimbledon Reform. D'var Torah from Rabbi Judith Rosen-Berry
Cost: Free
How to book: No booking needed. If staying for supper, please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
Organised by: Kingston Liberal Synagogue
Location: Kingston Liberal Synagogue, Rushett Road, Long Ditton, KT7 0UX
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Pride Erev Shabbat Service followed by Chavurah Supper. Attend in person or on-line at KLS Facebook page. Jointly led by Rabbi Rene Pfertzel of KLS and Rabbi Adrian Schell of Wimbledon Reform. D'var Torah from Rabbi Judith Rosen-Berry
Cost: Free
How to book: No booking needed. If staying for supper, please bring a vegetarian dish to share.
Pride Kabbalat Shabbat and Rainbow Kiddush
When: Friday 30 June, 6.30-7.30pm
Organised by: Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue
Location: Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue, 118 Stonegrove, Edgware HA8 8AB
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: As LGBT+ Pride month draws to a close, come and enjoy a Shabbat evening service followed by a rainbow Kiddush. Please bake anything to bring with rainbow colours or let Rabbi.Mark@ehrs.uk know that you are coming and he will ask you to bring something to share in one of the rainbow colours. We’ll have rainbow Challah as well and a special Pride D’var Torah.
Cost: Free
How to book: No booking necessary but please carry ID if unknown to the synagogue to show security at the gate
Organised by: Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue
Location: Edgware & Hendon Reform Synagogue, 118 Stonegrove, Edgware HA8 8AB
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: As LGBT+ Pride month draws to a close, come and enjoy a Shabbat evening service followed by a rainbow Kiddush. Please bake anything to bring with rainbow colours or let Rabbi.Mark@ehrs.uk know that you are coming and he will ask you to bring something to share in one of the rainbow colours. We’ll have rainbow Challah as well and a special Pride D’var Torah.
Cost: Free
How to book: No booking necessary but please carry ID if unknown to the synagogue to show security at the gate
Shabbat Services
When: Friday 30 June and Saturday 1 July
Organised by: Masorti Synagogues
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Pride will be marked in various ways at Masorti synagogues. Please check with your local one to see what's on.
Cost: Free
How to book: Just turn up! For more info, get in touch with your local Masorti community or email lgbt@masorti.org.uk
Organised by: Masorti Synagogues
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Pride will be marked in various ways at Masorti synagogues. Please check with your local one to see what's on.
Cost: Free
How to book: Just turn up! For more info, get in touch with your local Masorti community or email lgbt@masorti.org.uk
Pride morning service: Shirah Chadashah Service
When: Saturday 1 July 2023, 11.00am
Organised by: West London Synagogue
Location: 33 Seymour Pl, London W1H 5AU
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: A new song and a new dimension in learning, praying, celebrating the magic of Shabbat. On Shabbat morning, Jews in synagogues the world over celebrate the peace and joy of the day of rest in a multitude of ways. For some it's music and song that lifts the spirit, for some it’s silent prayer, and for others it's discovering the hidden meanings of the Parashat HaShavua.
Cost: Free
How to book: If new to WLS please fill out this form: www.wls.org.uk/forms/visitor-form
Organised by: West London Synagogue
Location: 33 Seymour Pl, London W1H 5AU
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: A new song and a new dimension in learning, praying, celebrating the magic of Shabbat. On Shabbat morning, Jews in synagogues the world over celebrate the peace and joy of the day of rest in a multitude of ways. For some it's music and song that lifts the spirit, for some it’s silent prayer, and for others it's discovering the hidden meanings of the Parashat HaShavua.
Cost: Free
How to book: If new to WLS please fill out this form: www.wls.org.uk/forms/visitor-form
Post morning service bagels and cream cheese
When: Saturday 1 July 2023, 1.00pm
Organised by: West London Synagogue
Location: 33 Seymour Pl, London W1H 5AU
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: After our Pride morning service, we will be hosting a "bagels and cream cheese". We are encouraging people to bring shareable food to go with if you want to meet other people before the parade.
Cost: Free
How to book: Please e-mail Rabbi Emily at rabbi.emily@wls.org.uk so she can make sure there's enough for everyone.
Organised by: West London Synagogue
Location: 33 Seymour Pl, London W1H 5AU
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: After our Pride morning service, we will be hosting a "bagels and cream cheese". We are encouraging people to bring shareable food to go with if you want to meet other people before the parade.
Cost: Free
How to book: Please e-mail Rabbi Emily at rabbi.emily@wls.org.uk so she can make sure there's enough for everyone.
Pride in London Parade
When: Saturday 1 July 2023, 3.20pm (will probably finish in the parade around 6-7pm)
Organised by: The Jewish Group in the parade will be organised by KeshetUK and other Jewish LGBT+ groups in the UK.
Location: We often meet around Marble Arch. Exact location TBC (when you get a wristband)
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Starting in central London, join KeshetUK and friends walking in the Pride in London parade.
Cost: Free but we are limited with how many people can join us in the parade, so you need to sign up and get a wristband.
How to book: All wristbands have now been taken but please click here to add your name to our waitlist for wristbands.
Please note: Another way to join us, is that on the day, we will be giving out any of the 'left over' wristbands for those who don't turn up. Dalia will be sending an email out to all those on the waitlist before the event, and on the day will starting a new 'first come, first serve' waitlist on the day for the 'left over' wristbands. So if arrive around 3.20pm and adds your name to the list Dalia is creating on the day, you will have a high chance of getting a wristband.
Organised by: The Jewish Group in the parade will be organised by KeshetUK and other Jewish LGBT+ groups in the UK.
Location: We often meet around Marble Arch. Exact location TBC (when you get a wristband)
Who is this suitable for: Everyone is welcome
What: Starting in central London, join KeshetUK and friends walking in the Pride in London parade.
Cost: Free but we are limited with how many people can join us in the parade, so you need to sign up and get a wristband.
How to book: All wristbands have now been taken but please click here to add your name to our waitlist for wristbands.
Please note: Another way to join us, is that on the day, we will be giving out any of the 'left over' wristbands for those who don't turn up. Dalia will be sending an email out to all those on the waitlist before the event, and on the day will starting a new 'first come, first serve' waitlist on the day for the 'left over' wristbands. So if arrive around 3.20pm and adds your name to the list Dalia is creating on the day, you will have a high chance of getting a wristband.
Jewish LGBT+ Pride Videos
Huge thanks to our participants and the Jewish LGBT+ community for sharing their challenges, hopes and joy - let us know yours this.
#Pride2020 #ShareWithPride .
To see all the events taking place over pride, please see below.
#Pride2020 #ShareWithPride .
To see all the events taking place over pride, please see below.
JW3 and KeshetUK Pride Videos 2021
Pride 2020 Video
For a subtitled video please click here (opens Facebook).
Last updated: 24/05/23