San Francisco
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, […]
Screening: The First Lady [San Francisco]
The First Lady: A Special Afternoon with Filmmakers and Activist Efrat Tilma Sunday, August 3, 2025 / 3:00–5:00 PM Join A Wider Bridge and Congregation Sha’ar Zahav for an inspiring afternoon celebrating The First Lady, a powerful new documentary spotlighting Israeli trans trailblazer Efrat Tilma. You’ll hear from the film’s acclaimed directors Udi Nir & […]
Queer New Year Pizza Party [Bay Area]
Join A Wider Bridge and our Queers Against Antisemitism Fellow in the Bay Area, Jamie Haft, for a casual get-together that’s all about queer joy, Jewish pride, and connection. It’ll be right after Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, so let’s celebrate together. Come hangout and share your ideas for building a more connected community. […]
Tales of the Sister City [San Francisco]
Queer Jewish-Palestinian Relationships in Haifa Join Israeli scholar Dotan Brom to hear surprising stories from Haifa, San Francisco's Sister City. Dotan is a researcher and tour guide known for co-creating Israel’s leading podcast on queer history. A PhD candidate at Tel Aviv University, Dotan co-curated Israel’s first museum exhibition on queer history. Dotan will reveal […]
How to Interrupt Antisemitism Without Losing Allies [San Francisco]
Sunday, November 2nd 10:30am - 12:30pm Pacific San Francisco For many in the queer community, being Jewish or Israeli can bring moments of unease in spaces that should feel safe. Let’s gather together to build our community, clarity, and courage. Guided by Ron Glait, Director of Community Education at the Jewish Family and Children’s Services […]
The Aguda: Navigating the Complexities of Queer Life in Israel Today
An evening with two remarkable LGBTQ leaders from Israel, Yael Sinai Biblash and Imry Zagury, in conversation with Rabbi Noah Westreich. 2025 marks 50 years since the founding of The Aguda, the leading LGBTQ advocacy and policy organization in Israel. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with their leaders, CEO Yael Sinai Biblash, and Deputy […]
LGBTQ+ Chanukah Nosh
We’re gathering together the LGBTQ+ community and allies for a nosh to celebrate Chanukah at a beloved Berkeley restaurant. This event is sponsored by Queers Against Antisemitism, a program by A Wider Bridge. Let’s celebrate queer joy, Jewish pride, and resilience. We’ll provide latkes and other delicious eats. Drinks and more food will be available […]