A Wider Bridge

Tashlich Hike [Philly / NJ]
2025-09-27 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York)
A Wider Bridge and our Queers Against Antisemitism Fellow in Philadelphia, Jessica Cook, invite you to our Tashlich Hike.
Tashlich means “casting off” in Hebrew, and involves symbolically casting off the sins of the previous year by tossing pieces of bread, paper, lint in our pockets into a body of water.
We take a moment to reflect on our mistakes from the previous year; any negative baggage that we carry around every day; negative emotions (some resulting from the Antisemitism we experience more these days) that are trapped inside us that we may want to let go of.
By cleansing we welcome and start the new year with more light, we make space for positive and clean energy to have more peace in our daily lives.
Come for the conversation, live the experience, stay for the company!
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Ancestral Allyship AWB Author Chat with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
2025-09-16 14:00 - 15:00 UTC
Join A Wider Bridge in conversation with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz, Scholar-in-Residence for Trans and Queer Jewish Studies at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ congregation, located in New York City on his latest book Ancestral Allyship. He is simultaneously a deeply traditional and radically progressive LGBTQ+ advocate.
Tuesday, September 16 at 2pm (Eastern)
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His three ordinations from Ultra-Orthodox yeshivas enable him to reach communities others cannot, helping them navigate traditional values while fostering acceptance and understanding, and providing authoritative Halakhic guidance that embraces LGBTQ+ people.
In Ancestral Allyship, he explores the weekly Torah parsha as a practice of allyship – a response by someone of privilege to the oppression or affliction of another. Allyship is necessary only when the unity of our humanity has already broken down. In the Jewish tradition, we are obligated to prevent this breakdown proactively. When we attach ourselves to God’s expectations of ethical living, cleaving to an ideal way of being, we strive to create a world free from all forms of dehumanization. This book, rooted in the knowledge that how we treat each other defines our religious identity, helps us to move closer toward it.
About Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
Rabbi Mike Moskowitz is the Scholar-in-Residence for Trans and Queer Jewish Studies at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ congregation, located in New York City. He received three Ultra-Orthodox ordinations while learning in the Mir in Jerusalem and in Beth Medrash Govoha in Lakewood, NJ. He is a David Hartman Center Fellow, and Wexner Field Fellow.

Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2025-09-15 08:00 - 15:00 UTC
A Monthly Study Series
Poverty. Climate change. Racial justice. LGBTQ+ inclusion. Human rights. Tikkun Olam.
What does Judaism teach us about creating a just society?
Throughout this year, join us to take a monthly, one-hour “study break” to learn about an aspect of social justice in Jewish texts.
Human Rights, Jewish Roots with Rabbi Gabriel Kanter-Webber
September 15 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, drafted in 1948 by French Jewish jurist René Cassin, laid out a vision for dignity and freedom for all people. But long before the United Nations, Jewish tradition was already wrestling with many of the same ideas. In this session, we’ll explore how biblical and rabbinic texts speak to the principles behind the Declaration. Together we’ll ask: How deeply are human rights rooted in Jewish wisdom?

This program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy, Central Synagogue, Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock, Arkansas, Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing, Michigan, Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley, Keshet, Kirva Institute, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, and Tzedek Box.
This program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.
Free and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice

Why Queer Inclusion Matters in Judaism
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax)
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
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Co-sponsored by LAASOK, the Union for Reform Judaism and A Wider Bridge.

Yoga @ The Park [Manhattan]
2025-08-10 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax)
We’re launching our brand new Wellness Series with Yoga @ the Park, in Williamsburg and Manhattan!
It’s been a tough few weeks. Let’s come together, breathe it out, and release all the bad vibes.
Come move, stretch, and reset with us, in community, in nature (or at least NYC’s best version of it).
No experience needed, just bring yourself (and a mat)!
This is just the beginning, more wellness goodness is on the way.
Let’s build community, one deep breath at a time.
See you in the park!
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Yoga @ The Park [Brooklyn]
2025-08-07 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax)

Screening: The First Lady [San Francisco]
2025-08-03 15:00 - 17:00 UTC
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 & Sagi Bornstein, enjoy a special live lip-sync performance by Efrat herself, and take part in an intimate conversation about a bold new initiative: launching Israel’s first and only free mental health clinic dedicated to the trans community. This groundbreaking project comes at a time of growing urgency, as LGBTQIA+ protections in Israel face increasing political threats.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to engage, be moved, and learn how you too can support this vital new project.
Light refreshments will be served.
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The First Lady
Directors: Sagi Bornstein and Udi Nir
2025
Fearing for her life, Israeli transgender pioneer Efrat Tilma fled the country as a teenager. Now in her seventies, she must fight for her freedom once again, as the country spirals into political and social regression.

Jewish and Queer Pride [Portland]
2025-07-20 09:30 - 11:30 UTC
You’re invited! Join us in Portland for a joyful morning celebrating Jewish and Queer Pride at a casual pre-parade meetup. Whether you’re marching or just want to start your day with good vibes, come connect with community, sip coffee, shmooze, and nosh a little. All are welcome, let’s kick off Pride with love, laughter, and lots of bagels!
The venue is wheelchair accessible.

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Jewish Pride Party [London]
2025-07-05 14:00 - 17:00 UTC
The Hineni Project and A Wider Bridge will hold a Jewish Pride Party in London, providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ Jews and allies to celebrate in Style!
Saturday, July 5 at 2pm in Soho
Free entry
For more info go to hineniproject.org

It’s Happening: We’re Marching at NYC Pride!
2025-06-29 15:30 - 19:00 UTC
For the very first time, A Wider Bridge and Queers Against Antisemitism are leading a delegation of marchers at New York City Pride — and we want you with us!
This is more than a march. It’s a moment.
We’re showing up proudly as queer Jews and allies taking space with joy, resilience, and visibility — and speaking out loud and clear against rising antisemitism in our communities and beyond.
New York Pride | Sunday, June 29, 2025
March with us — details coming soon!
Come ready to represent, connect, and look fabulous AF while doing it. Signs, solidarity, and strength are provided. All welcome. Whether you’re LGBTQ+, Jewish, an ally, or all of the above!
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NYC Pride Brunch [New York]
2025-06-29 11:30 - 15:00 UTC
Before we march against antisemitism, we BRUNCH.
It’s an Alex Kaufman classic in partnership with Queers Against Antisemitism and A Wider Bridge, we’re serving up bagels, drinks, and big queer energy. Come for the carbs, stay for the kiki, and roll out with us as we take the streets with pride, joy, and zero tolerance for antisemitism.
Queer. Loud. Proud.
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Judaism and LGBTQ+ Identity with Rabbi Eger
2025-06-16 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax)
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 matter?
Is there space for queer Jews in Judaism?
How do we practice concepts like Btzelem Elohim or seeing G-D in each of us?
What does it mean to actualize social justice in today’s world?

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A Wider Bridge is proud to co-sponsor this event organized by LAASOK, the Liberal Beit Midrash, in addition to other co-sponsors: CCAR Press, the Central Conference of American Rabbis, Central Synagogue, Dayenu: A Jewish Call to Climate Action, Keeping it Sacred, Kirva, Temple Israel of Greater Miami, Temple of Israel in Wilmington, North Carolina, Tzedek Box, and the the Union for Reform Judaism.
This program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series. Click here for more information.

AWB + QAA Happy Hour in Tel Aviv: Pride Weekend 2025
2025-06-15 20:00 UTC
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, and meaningful connections with Queers from around the globe.
Space is limited — RSVP to receive the location.
We’re looking forward to seeing you there.
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A Recipe for A Proud Jew: An LGBTQ Jewish Virtual Cooking Event with Chef Ayelet Latovitch
2025-06-09 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | https://awiderbridge.org/event/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. While Chef Ayelet cooks, her wife works the camera, adding tidbits, humor and maybe even making an appearance in front of the camera if we’re lucky…
Recipes will be emailed to registrants at least 48 hours prior to the event, and the recording will be available afterwards.
Join us for this chance to celebrate Jewish LGBTQ culture across continents and cuisines.
Co-sponsors: IPF Atid, Consulate General of Israel to the Pacific Northwest
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Ayelet’s photo credit: Haim Yosef

The Transgender Community in Israel
2025-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 UTC
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 Abergel, CEO and Founder of the Israeli Transgender Association, the only Israeli organization dedicated exclusively to Trans women, focusing on geographical and social peripheries, conservative families, Mizrachi, Ethiopian and Arab communities, and elderly Trans women.
Merav Livni Keish, CEO of Brit HaLeviyot (The Lionesses’ Alliance), serving families of Transgender and gender-diverse children, currently consisting of over 400 families.
Ariel Alvarez-Pereyre, a writer, musician and trans activist whose first book is about love, faith and the journey toward authentic relationship. Ariel lives in Southern Israel near the ongoing war and actively works on staying well in difficult times.
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A Wider Pride: A Wider Bridge World Pride Reception [Washington, DC]
2025-06-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax)
A Wider Bridge World Pride Reception in Washington, DC opens World Pride weekend, Jewish style!
It’s OK to be queer. OK to be Jewish. OK to be both!
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Queer Happy Hour [Austin]
2025-06-04 18:00 - 20:00 UTC
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 a room full of folks who get it. Bring your joy, your resilience, and your sparkle—we’ll bring the rest.

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Queer Happy Hour [Philadelphia]
2025-05-27 19:00 - 21:00 UTC
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 solo or with friends, expect great conversations, a welcoming space, and a room full of folks who get it. Bring your joy, your resilience, and your sparkle—we’ll bring the rest.
Let’s raise a glass to pride, strength, and showing up exactly as we are. We can’t wait to see you there!
May 27 at 7:00pm
(location will be sent those registered on May 26th)
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Jewish Joy & Resilience: Queer Happy Hour [Montréal]
2025-05-27 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax)

A Nation’s Sanity Held Hostage–Why Bringing the Hostages Home is Crucial for the Rehabilitation of Israeli Society
2025-05-27 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | https://awiderbridge.org/event/a-nations-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 toll on each hostage, the released hostages, their families, and the entire nation of Israel increases.
Releasing all of the hostages is one step towards releasing Israelis from the daily mental anguish of waiting for the remaining 58 hostages to return.
During this learning opportunity with Bo’u, we’ll learn from Israeli experts about how Israelis build resilience even amidst ongoing trauma. The Bo’u initiative was born in November 2024, almost spontaneously, in response to a grassroots need to raise awareness and promote public activism around the urgency of bringing the hostages home, protecting Israeli society, and addressing the broader implications for the Jewish people in Israel and the diaspora.
Their goal is simple: To assist in bringing back all the hostages through an agreement, as soon as possible.
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Learn more about The Bo’u initiative: https://www.freeusnow.co.il/en
Event Speakers
Dr. Amir Blumenfeld Pediatric surgeon and Lt. Col. (res.), former Head of the Trauma Branch in the Israeli Medical Corps. Dr. Blumenfeld has worked extensively on the medical assessment of hostages through the Hostages’ Families Forum, and later during reserve duty, where he authored the official protocol for the return of hostages. Dr. Blumenfeld has conducted research on the physical and mental impact of tunnel captivity and is a frequent media commentator on the subject. In November 2024, he founded Bo-u (“Let’s Save Them and Us”), a civil initiative to raise awareness of the hostages’ plight and mobilize Israeli public support.
Prof. Shira Yalon-Chamovitz is Dean of the Faculty of Health Professions at Ono Academic College. An Occupational Therapist and Service Accessibility expert, Prof. Yalon-Chamovitz is known as an academic leader, researcher, and social activist. She is widely recognized for her contributions to inclusive education and accessibility research, especially for people with cognitive disabilities. Since the October 7th terror attack, Prof. Yalon-Chamovitz has been an active and vocal advocate for the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Through Bo-u (“Let’s save them and us”), she has been combining her professional voice and personal commitment to human rights in efforts to raise awareness and mobilize public action for the immediate release of all hostages.

Nadav Rudaeff (in the photo, holding the microphone), 37, interior designer, born and raised in Kibbutz Nir-Yizhak which is located 3km from the Gaza Strip.
Since October 7th Nadav’s “job” is to tell his father’s story and his part in the fight to bring home the people that have been taken hostage by Hamas.
Nadav’s father – Lior Rudaeff, a 61 year old, was a volunteer at heart.
For over 40 years he volunteered as a member of the first responders team of the Kibbutz.
He was a volunteer medic and an ambulance driver at Magen David Adom for more than 20 years, and if anyone needed any help with anything you could count on him to be there with a solution.
That’s also what happened on October 7th: When Lior heard the alarms and gun firing at the distance he left Yaffa, his wife of 38 years, at their home safe room and went out to see if he could be of any help.
In the meantime, Ben, Lior’s youngest son was at the Nova festival running for his life.
Luckily, Ben managed to escape unharmed.
On May 7th, 7 months after October 7th, Lior’s family got the official notice that Lior was killed in battle and his body was taken hostage.
His body is held in Gaza till this day.

Pride Safety Training for Lay People and Allies
2025-05-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax)
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 LGBTQ Jews should show up safely at Pride this year.
Our trainer from SCN is a CSI-NY Regional Director of Manhattan and Staten Island, Terry Byrne. Terry is a retired Lieutenant Commander of the NYPD in the Intelligence Division.
These training programs are designed to create a culture of security awareness and preparedness throughout the Jewish community. In crisis situations, people tend not to rise to the occasion but to fall back on their level of training. By attending this training, you are empowering yourself and your community to take safety and security into your own hands.
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Pride Safety Training for Jewish and/or LGBTQ Professionals
2025-05-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax)
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 LGBTQ Jews should show up safely at Pride this year.
Our trainer from SCN is a CSI-NY Regional Director of Manhattan and Staten Island, Terry Byrne. Terry is a retired Lieutenant Commander of the NYPD in the Intelligence Division.
These training programs are designed to create a culture of security awareness and preparedness throughout the Jewish community. In crisis situations, people tend not to rise to the occasion but to fall back on their level of training. By attending this training, you are empowering yourself and your community to take safety and security into your own hands.
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Israel Day Parade - March With the LGBTQ Cluster [New York]
2025-05-18 11:30 - 16:00 UTC
Join A Wider Bridge, Eshel and JQY as part of the LGBTQ+ Cluster in the Celebrate Israel Day Parade on May 18 2025 in NYC.
Please use this form to RSVP for the LGBTQ Marching Cluster in the Israel Parade.

Eurovision Song Contest (Semi Final) Screening [New York]
2025-05-15 15:00 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | Slate – New York
Join us in New York as we cheer on Israel’s Yuval Raphal with her song New Day Will Rise
The event will take place at Slate, 54 W 21st St, New York, NY 10010
On Thursday, May 15, Yuval Raphael will take the stage of the Eurovision Song Contest, one of the world’s most renowned musical stages. Representing Israel with “New Day Will Rise,” sung in English, Hebrew, and French, Raphael sends a message of hope, peace, and resilience.
Despite facing challenges from countries like Iceland, Ireland, and Spain, which have called for Israel’s exclusion from the competition due to the ongoing Hamas war, the Israeli delegation remains determined to showcase a thought-provoking, meaningful, and moving performance that represents the country during these times.
According to the betting odds and following Yuval’s first rehearsal on stage, Israel, Austria, and Finland are tied for 1st place with a 93% chance of advancing to the final on Saturday, May 17.
About Yuval Raphael
Yuval Raphael from Ra’anana, grew up in the small town of Pedaya and spent part of her childhood in Geneva, Switzerland. Influenced by a wide range of artists—from classic rock bands like Led Zeppelin and the Scorpions to pop icons like Beyoncé and Celine Dion—she began her professional singing career in 2023. That same year, Raphael survived the Hamas attack on the Nova Sukkot Gathering music festival, where she endured shrapnel injuries and hid for eight hours under bodies in a shelter near kibbutz Be’eri. She was one of only 11 survivors from that shelter and later testified about the experience before the United Nations Human Rights Council.
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An Evening with Dr. Anthony Fauci [Washington, DC]
2025-05-07 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Halifax)
A Wider Bridge joins Bet Mishpachah, DC’s LGBTQ+ congregation on May 7 at 7:00 pm at the Edlavitch DCJCC for an evening with Dr. Anthony Fauci. The congregation will present Dr. Fauci with the Harvey Milk Chesed Award for his decades-long service in the fight against HIV/AIDS and the search for a cure. Dr. Fauci will discuss his life and work with Professor Jeffrey Levy. Registration is required.
Registrants are welcome to bring copies of Dr. Fauci’s book, On Call, for him to sign.
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Israel 2025: Heartbreak and Hope
2025-04-30 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Denver)
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, including the multiple releases of hostages during her time there; and the daily lives of the people who, despite continued trauma and uncertainty, find joy and are thriving in Israel today.
Danielle is a Congregation Shomrei Torah member and its representative to Jewish Community Relations Council – Bay Area, a current Evolve Hadassah Fellow, A Wider Bridge Mission alumna, and was recently elected as a Delegate to the California Democratic Party. She has spoken about antisemitism at local school board and city council meetings and been quoted in local newspapers, and has just begun a blog at The Times of Israel.

Israel in Crisis: An Update from LGBTQ Israel [Gesher Society Exclusive]
2025-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
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 and Yom HaZikaron are two Israeli holidays that evoke very different emotions–one of immense patriotism and another of immense pain. Imry Zagury, VP of public affairs at the Aguda and AWB’s Israel communities manager, will educate key AWB stakeholders in this event on the history of LGBTQ rights in Israel, what’s being done now, and most importantly, what supporters can do to help.
*This event is exclusive for A Wider Bridge supporters an alumni

Pride Seder (Salt Lake City)
2025-04-15 18:00 (America/Chicago)
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 ages!
If you need financial assistance to attend, please contact our office at 801-581-0102 or email at lpaige@shalomutah.org.

Yom HaAliyah: What "Homebound" really means as a Trans Jew
2025-04-09 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
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 how a chance encounter at the Be’er Sheva Pride House helped publish this book. With gratitude to the Israel Policy Forum Atid for their co-sponsorship and support of this event.

Miami Beach Pride Parade
2025-04-06 12:00 - 14:00 UTC
