The challenges that can be faced by some young people who might be struggling to reconcile their LGBT+ and Jewish identity

The use of appropriate language, and tackling homophobic, biphobic and transphobic bullying

How to provide pastoral support to LGBT+ young people

A review of equalities legislation and schools' inspection criteria

A glossary of current LGBT+ terminology

How to have supportive conversations with LGBT+ young people

Chief Rabbi Mirvis said of the guide:

“This is a document which I believe is an extremely significant milestone and will have a real and lasting impact on reducing harm to LGBT+ Jews across the Orthodox Jewish community. Our children need to know that at school, at home and in the community, they will be loved and protected regardless of their sexuality or gender identity.”

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Orthodox Schools Guide

In 2018, KeshetUK worked together with Chief Rabbi Mirvis, Jewish schools and Jewish LGBT+ people to produce a groundbreaking report 'The Wellbeing of LGBT+ Pupils: A Guide for Orthodox Jewish Schools'. This is the first document of its kind anywhere in the world and is particularly remarkable for having been produced by the Chief Rabbi together with LGBT+ Jews. The purpose of this Guide is to reduce harm to LGBT+ young people in the Jewish community. Designed with practical application in mind, the Guide is split into clear chapters and appendices that cover:

Downloads

Since our establishment in 2014, KeshetUK has collated different kinds of resources for use in different educational settings. Here are a few tools created by KeshetUK and others, available here for free download. If you are looking for something specific that you can't find here, please contact us.

Useful Links

Here you can find information from other Jewish LGBT+ groups in the UK and some from around the world.  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.