Online event
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 […]
A Recipe for A Proud Jew: An LGBTQ Jewish Virtual Cooking Event with Chef Ayelet Latovitch
Join Chef Ayelet live from her kitchen in Tel Aviv as she teaches us how to make simple dishes to nourish our bodies and neshamot (souls) A proud Tel Avivian with Persian Mizrahi roots, Chef Ayelet brings her full self to the kitchen, and invites you to do the same as we connect through cooking. […]
Judaism and LGBTQ+ Identity with Rabbi Eger
Rabbi Eger teaches us how to use Jewish sacred texts to advocate for substantive change in Judaism toward LGBTQ+ inclusion and celebration. In this session, Rabbi Eger addresses critical questions like: What do our core Jewish texts say about LGBTQ+ love and relationships? How has religion historically been weaponized against queer people? Why does it […]
Why Queer Inclusion Matters in Judaism
Let’s explore why queer inclusion matters in Judaism. Rabbi Nikki DeBlosi, Ph.D., combines Jewish text, queer theory, and personal experience to address how issues of gender, sex, and sexuality affect us, our communities, and our Judaism. Wednesday, August 27 at Noon ET / 3pm PT Click here to sign up Co-sponsored by LAASOK, the Union […]