Online event
The Lives of Palestinians LGBTQ folks
Join us for an open conversation about the lives and struggles of Arab and Palestinian LGBTQ folks. We will be joined by Rita Petrenko, Director of Albeit Almuhtalef (The Different House), an NGO dedicated to empowering and assisting Arab LGBTQ people in Israel, and Ala Ibrahim, a gay Druze activist currently living in Tel Aviv. […]
August Community Service Day
Help us to make our beaches pristine so that we can all enjoy the beauty in our backyard and protect ocean animals. It’s an opportunity to make a positive impact on our environment while spending quality time with service-minded members of our community. The clean-up is co-sponsored by our Rautenberg New Leaders Project (NLP), the […]
A Mizrahi Rosh Hashanah: Food and conversation with Chef Ayelet Latovitch
Let's start the new year off right by celebrating with our incredible, intersectional LGBTQ Jewish community. Join us for a cooking demonstration highlighting Mizrahi cooking with Chef Ayelet Latovitch, just in time for Rosh HaShanah. Moderator: Matthew Nouriel Sign up today!
Loving our Trans Jewish Children
Strengthening our support for the Israeli LGBTQ Community in these trying times is our prime mission. Please join us for a special online event during Trans Visibility Week as we host an inspiring conversation with two remarkable Jewish mothers who have been unwavering advocates for their beloved transgender kids. Discover how the war impacted their […]
Yom HaAliyah: What “Homebound” really means as a Trans Jew
Yom HaAliyah is an Israeli holiday honoring those who have chosen to move to Israel. Making a choice to honor one's true self is especially poignant for trans Jews making Aliyah, like Ariel Pereira, who brilliantly captured his journey in "Homebound" published by AWB alum Bishop Megan Rohrer. Learn more about their incredible journey and […]
Pride Seder (Salt Lake City)
Join A Wider Bridge and other LGBTQ Jews at IJ & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center in Salt Lake City for a meaningful and inclusive Passover experience led by Cantor Adam Davis of Congregation Kol Ami, with songs, text, and history as related to the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community. Fun for all […]
Israel in Crisis: An Update from LGBTQ Israel [Gesher Society Exclusive]
The worst kept secret is out--Israel is in crisis. But the secret to Israeli LGBTQ resilience...thankfully we're keeping that one safe for those who are able to help us mobilize in this critical moment. On April 29th, we invite you to join us in a critical conversation at this critical time in Israel. Yom Hatzmaut […]
Israel 2025: Heartbreak and Hope
Danielle Feldman will speak about her recent experiences in Israel, including tours with A Wider Bridge and Hadassah. Through photographs and journal entries, Danielle will share stories about a variety of topics, including Israel’s LGBTQ+ leaders and communities; an inside look at healthcare in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem; the physical and emotional devastation of the October 7 attacks, […]
Pride Safety Training for Jewish and/or LGBTQ Professionals
Join A Wider Bridge and Secure Community Network (SCN) for a training to empower Jews attending Pride and other large gatherings this summer. This 50 minute training will cover situational awareness, practical safety strategies and general advice for how to stay safe. Participants will also learn from Director of Community, Safety and Belonging about why […]
Pride Safety Training for Lay People and Allies
Join A Wider Bridge and Secure Community Network (SCN) for a training to empower Jews attending Pride and other large gatherings this summer. This 50 minute training will cover situational awareness, practical safety strategies and general advice for how to stay safe. Participants will also learn from Director of Community, Safety and Belonging about why […]
A Nation’s Sanity Held Hostage–Why Bringing the Hostages Home is Crucial for the Rehabilitation of Israeli Society
Join us for this important learning opportunity as we hear from Israeli leaders on the ground about how bringing the hostages home brings us all one step closer to mental wellness and safety. There is nothing “post” about Israelis’ trauma. Each day that the 58 remaining hostages are kept in Hamas captivity, the mental health […]
The Transgender Community in Israel
Join Sha’ar Zahav and co-sponsor, A Wider Bridge, in a 75-minute Zoom presentation and discussion with a diverse group of Israel leaders of Israel’s Transgender community. Moderator: Arthur Slepian (Founder of A Wider Bridge, past President of Sha’ar Zahav and immediate past Chair of the Bay Area Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund Panelists: Linor […]