Celebrate the resiliency of the Israeli LGBTQ Community this summer
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We have the opportunity to show up for LGBTQ folks in our communities and in Israel. A Wider Bridge invites you and your congregation to connect with Israel’s LGBTQ community and show your support.
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What can you do?
Make a gift to the emergency fund
“I really believe that Israel can be a shining light of morality to the world. Right now, we are not there. I believe we can get there, but we can’t do it alone.”
Rotem Sorek, CEO, Ma’avarim
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A Wider Bridge continues to support LGBTQ inclusion and empowerment in Israel by providing grants to Israeli LGBTQ organizations – advancing civil rights, trans inclusion, community centers, helplines, families, and education.
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Rising rates of harassment and violence
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Increased community crisis hotline calls
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Critical crisis intervention and support at protests
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Increased transphobia and people who become houseless
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Legal advocacy for LGBTQ protesters
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Transportation to demonstrations in critical cities as well in the periphery
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Read what the Israeli LGBTQ community say
Emuna Klein Barnoy Jerusalem Open House“Queer people come from all political stances. We see ourselves as a bridge at a time when public discourse is becoming very populist, and very inflammatory. We need to be a source of reason, empathy, and understanding in the Israeli political situation.”
Rotem Sorek Ma’avarim“I really believe that Israel can be a shining light of morality to the world. Right now, we are not there. I believe we can get there, but we can’t do it alone.”
Hila Peer The Aguda“I know that many people think this is the time to shy away from Israel. But I think that if there is ever a time to be a true believer in what we can achieve in this country and how much we can better it, this is the time.”