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

Virtual Event

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 […]

Queer Happy Hour [Philadelphia]

Philly, we’re headed your way—and we’re bringing the good vibes with us! Join us for a Queer Happy Hour celebrating Jewish joy, resilience, and community as we come together during Philly Pride Week. This is your invitation to connect, unwind, and celebrate all the beauty of being queer, Jewish, and proud. Whether you’re rolling in […]

Queer Happy Hour [Austin]

Austin, we’re headed your way—and we’re bringing the good vibes with us! Join us for a Queer Happy Hour celebrating Jewish joy, resilience, and community. This is your invitation to connect, unwind, and celebrate all the beauty of being queer, Jewish, and proud. Whether you’re rolling in solo or with friends, expect great conversations, a welcoming space, and […]

The Transgender Community in Israel

Virtual Event

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 […]

AWB + QAA Happy Hour in Tel Aviv: Pride Weekend 2025

Join Queers Against Antisemitism and A Wider Bridge in Tel Aviv for a special Pride Weekend Happy Hour. a space to connect, unwind, and celebrate Queer Jewish pride, joy, and resilience. Sunday, June 15 8:00 PM  Location: Sent to registered guests the day before Whether you're in town for Pride or live nearby, we’d love to have you with us for good drinks, great conversations, […]

Judaism and LGBTQ+ Identity with Rabbi Eger

Virtual Event

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 […]