Shabballoween Party [Philadelphia]
2025-10-31 20:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
A Wider Bridge and our Queers Against Antisemitism Fellow in Philadelphia/South Jersey, Jessica Cook, brings you a Shabballoween Party with music, costumes, drinks, and games. A lively time and mingling with friends and new acquaintances.
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How to Interrupt Antisemitism Without Losing Allies [San Francisco]
2025-11-02 10:30 - 12:30 UTC
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 Holocaust Center, we will explore contemporary antisemitism as it relates to Israel and Zionism. We will also practice recognizing, responding to, and interrupting antisemitism.
This session is a collaboration between the Jewish Family and Children’s Services Holocaust Center and Queers Against Antisemitism, a program of A Wider Bridge. As the facilitator, Ron Glait brings a deeply personal commitment to this work as the grandchild of Holocaust survivors, an Israeli, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. He holds a Master of Education from The Kibbutzim College of Education in Tel Aviv.
The conversation will draw on experiences from the LGBTQ+ Jewish community, but straight allies and non-Jewish allies are welcome to join us.
This workshop will take place on Sunday, November 2nd from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Pacific. The in-person location in San Francisco will be provided to registrants no later than 24 hours in advance, and refreshments will be served.
This free event has limited capacity: Please only register if you will commit to attend. If your plans change, please cancel your registration by emailing bayareaqaa@awiderbridge.org. Thank you!
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Photo from Pride in San Francisco: Levi Meir/JCRC Bay Area

Jewish LGBTQ Health Providers Coping with Antisemitism Support Group
2025-11-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-11-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-05 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-12 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-12-19 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax)
A Wider Bridge and Queers Against Antisemitism and Gesher Campus Care invite Jewish LGBTQ Health Care Providers to an Antisemitism LGBTQ+ Support group, providing a special safe space for our LGBTQ health care providers (therapists, social workers, doctors, nurses) to share, contemplate and support each other during these times where antisemitism is raging even within our own LGBTQ+ community. If you have experienced antisemitism in your practice either by colleagues and/or patients or in the workplace or are concerned about it in these times this is a group to gain strength and process together. This is not a group therapy session. This program is sponsored by a grant from UJA/NY.
Registration is limited. This is a 6 session closed group. You must commit to the 6 sessions. Starting on Friday afternoons beginning in November. (Nov. 7, 14, 21 Dec. 5, 12, 19) at 1 pm ET. It will be co-facilitated by Dr. Jessica Zmood, Psy.D and Rabbi Denise L. Eger, D.D., PCC
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About Jessica Zmood, Psy.D.
Dr. Zmood is a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist working in private practice in Manhattan since 2010. After receiving a B.A. in English Literature & Spanish at Washington University in St. Louis, Dr. Zmood volunteered at the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services, while pursuing a post-baccalaureate in Psychology from Baruch College. Jessica earned her Masters and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in Bronx, NY.
About Rabbi Denise L. Eger, D.D., PCC
Rabbi Denise L. Eger is an international Jewish leader, author, speaker, and activist, known as the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the first woman to lead the Southern California Board of Rabbis. Founding Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood, she is the author or editor of 7 Principles for Living Bravely, Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells, and Gender & Religious Leadership: Women Rabbis, Pastors, and Ministers, and has contributed to numerous other works. Named one of the most influential Jews by The Forward and the #1 LGBT Clergy Person by The Huffington Post, she is also a PCC-accredited executive coach who works with clergy, nonprofit leaders, and organizations. Rabbi Eger lives in Austin, Texas, with her wife, Rabbi Dr. Eleanor Steinman, and together they are proud parents and grandparents.

Pride for Israel [Los Angeles]
2025-11-09 09:00 - 17:00 UTC

Post-Election Meet Up
2025-11-10 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Join us Monday, November 10, for a night of drinks, light bites, and connection. Mingle with friends and new acquaintances.
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The Aguda: Navigating the Complexities of Queer Life in Israel Today
2025-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 CEO for Strategy and Partnerships, Imry Zagury. Hear them share about their activism, the challenges of supporting LGBTQ people from Arab society, Palestinian asylum seekers during wartime, and the impact of October 7 on queer life and inclusive policy in Israel. They’ll tell how they turned a homophobic remark by the police commissioner into cooperation with the LGBTQ community, helping solve violent attacks against gay men – and how they continue fighting for equality in a country whose politics keep shifting right.
It’s a rare chance to hear their personal stories, ask questions, and get an insider’s view of a community in Israeli society.
6:30pm-7pm: Light Dinner
7pm-8:30pm: Discussion with Q&A
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About The Aguda
Founded in 1975, The Aguda is Israel’s national LGBTQ+ organization, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The Aguda coordinates the entire LGBTQ+ field in Israel: convening a coalition of 20 LGBTQ+ organizations, leading nationwide campaigns, advancing policy and legislation, and mobilizing protests that protect and expand equality.
Click here to read The J.’s article on The Aguda and their upcoming visit to the Bay.

Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2025-11-17 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.
Bodily Autonomy & Reproductive Rights with Rabbi Cookie Lea Olshien
November 17 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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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

Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2025-12-08 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.
Repairing the World: Tikkun Olam as a Mystical Praxis with Rabbi Leiah Moser
December 8 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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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

LGBTQ+ Chanukah Nosh
2025-12-11 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
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 for purchase. The address will be shared before the event to all those registered.
This free event has limited capacity: Please only register if you will commit to attend. If your plans change, please cancel your registration by emailing bayareaqaa@awiderbridge.org. Thank you!
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Ignite the Night [New York]
2025-12-15 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York)
A Wider Bridge and Queers Against Antisemitism joins together with Eshel, JQY, UJA/NY, Sephardic Mizrahi Q Network, Shalom Dykes, Marlene Meyerson JCC, and Keshet for the Annual LGBTQ+ Chanukah Party! Celebrate Night Two of the Festival of Lights with the LGBTQ+ Jewish community of NYC! Enjoy a dairy dinner–complete with latkes, sufganiyot, and chocolate gelt–a wine bar, and DJ! We will eat, drink, dance, and have a special candle lighting ceremony. Let’s ignite the night together!
Date: December 15, 2025
Time: 7-10pm (volunteer shifts begin at 5pm)
The JCC facilities are elevator and ramp accessible. If you have additional access needs or questions, email info@eshelonline.org.
At the door – $40
Regular Ticket – $36
Student Ticket – $18
A limited number of comped tickets will be offered to volunteers. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and expectations, please contact info@eshelonline.org.
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Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2026-01-12 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.
The Torah of Reparations with Jordan Berg Power
January 12 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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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

Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2026-02-02 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.
Jewish Responses to Climate Change with Rabbi Glenn Jacob
February 2 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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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

Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2026-03-02 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.
Speaking Up to Power: Learn From Esther with Rabbi Laura Rappaport
March 2 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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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

Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2026-04-20 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.
What We Leave for the Poor with Rabbi Barry Block
April 20 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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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

Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2026-05-11 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.
The Right To Ive, The Right To Die with Rabbi Sylvia Rothschild
May 11 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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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

Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World
2026-06-08 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.
Protecting LGBTQ+ Rights: A Jewish View with Rabbi Micah Buck
June 8 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT
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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
