News and updates about LGBTQ

LGBTQ group cuts ties with Houston Hillel over Israel policies

Rice University LGBTQ group cuts ties with campus Hillel over support for Israel.

LGBTQ group cuts ties with Houston Hillel over Israel policies

On emotional blackmail, LGBTQ suicides, and actual facts

LG(B)T(QIA)+ propaganda stresses that “discrimination” and “homophobia” cause higher suicide rates among the LG(B)T(QIA)+. Really? Op-ed.

On emotional blackmail, LGBTQ suicides, and actual facts

Beware the soft sell in US advertising

Kids are the main targets. They do not know that they are being used as guinea pigs. Do we sit by or protest and stop it? Op-ed..

Beware the soft sell in US advertising

Theater of the Absurd:

US Democrat proposes ban on words 'husband' and 'wife'

A bill by a Democratic Congressman would see the use of 'husband' and 'wife' removed from federal law and replaced with 'spouse.'

US Democrat proposes ban on words 'husband' and 'wife'

LG(B)T(QIA+) tyrants, 303 creative, and a little Kosher Bakery

The US Supreme Court stopped the forcefeeding of LGBTQ lifestyle down the throats of everyday people with wholesome family values. Op-ed.

LG(B)T(QIA+) tyrants, 303 creative, and a little Kosher Bakery

Kosher baker rejects synagogue’s order for 'pride' treats

Kosher baker experiences boycotts, 'obnoxious' visits after refusing to create 'pride' treats for synagogue.

Kosher baker rejects synagogue’s order for 'pride' treats

Op-ed:

A backlash is building - and is rejecting LBGTQ extremism

Young Americans are speaking up against the neo-Marxist fake reality that has taken over the public arena. So are Israelis.Op-ed.

A backlash is building - and is rejecting LBGTQ extremism

Nonprofit offers new kind of 'conversion therapy'

The Hosen nonprofit organization days that 'hundreds of gender inclinations have been changed to make normal families.'

Nonprofit offers new kind of 'conversion therapy'

Responding to haredi MK:

Lapid puts on a kippah, quotes from the Bible

Opposition leader Yair Lapid quotes from the Bible, slams MK Pindrus' statement that LGBT movement is 'most dangerous' to Israel.

Lapid puts on a kippah, quotes from the Bible

Haredi MK: 'LGBT movement more dangerous to country than ISIS'

'We must not only prevent pride parade but prevent this entire movement,' MK Yitzhak Pindrus says.

Haredi MK: 'LGBT movement more dangerous to country than ISIS'

Unprecedented:

Israeli hospital to hospitalize gay men in maternity ward

'Fathers for Justice' spokeswoman urges women not to give birth at Beilinson, after hospital promises to admit gay men to maternity wards.

Israeli hospital to hospitalize gay men in maternity ward

Exclusion via Inclusive Language

No one who actually values Jewish unity can vote for a resolution that violates Torah, becuse Torah cannot be negotiated. WZO did. Op-ed.

Exclusion via Inclusive Language

NYC Comptroller to Yeshiva U.:

'I urge you to recognize LGBTQ group'

NYC Comptroller warns Yeshiva University its public funds are at risk due to its LGBTQ policy.

'I urge you to recognize LGBTQ group'

It is just too white

There is no room in Israel for foreign white values that come to us from people of privilege. Op-ed.

It is just too white

Report: 1,000 soldiers forced to attend LGBTQ lecture

Soldiers say they were ordered to attend conference on sexual harassment, only for it to be a lecture by a gay soldier about his coming out.

Report: 1,000 soldiers forced to attend LGBTQ lecture

Over LGBTQ group:

New York lawmakers seek answers from Yeshiva University

New York state lawmakers demand that Yeshiva University explain their use of public dollars over its refusal to recognize an LGBTQ group.

New York lawmakers seek answers from Yeshiva University

President Herzog:

'I condemn any statement that acts as a basis for exclusion'

Isaac Herzog condemned statements made by MK Orit Strock that a doctor has the right to deny medical treatment if it negates their beliefs.

'I condemn any statement that acts as a basis for exclusion'

Netanyahu condemns MK Strock's statement on LGBTQ people

PM-designate says his govt. won't allow discriminations against LGBTQ people after MK says doctors could refuse to provide them service.

Netanyahu condemns MK Strock's statement on LGBTQ people

Appeals court rules:

YU must recognize LGBTQ student group

New York appeals court rejects Yeshiva University's argument that recognizing the group would violate the school's religious rights.

YU must recognize LGBTQ student group

Egyptian TV host: Why should gays have any rights?

While the world is focused on Qatar's infringements on gay rights at the World Cup, some in the Arab world question these rights altogether.

Egyptian TV host: Why should gays have any rights?

5 dead, at least 18 wounded in Colorado shooting

US media reporting a mass shooting at Colorado night club.

5 dead, at least 18 wounded in Colorado shooting

Yeshiva University launches its own LGBTQ group amid lawsuit

The new club will provide space for LGBTQ students at the university to support one another “within the Torah framework.”

Yeshiva University launches its own LGBTQ group amid lawsuit

Slovakia: Gunman in bar shooting tweeted antisemitic tropes

Shooter at Bratislava LGBTQ bar called in manifesto for murder of all Jews.

Slovakia: Gunman in bar shooting tweeted antisemitic tropes

YU clubs to resume this month after dispute over LGBTQ club

Yeshiva University, YU Pride Alliance reach agreement pausing dispute until all court appeals are decided.

YU clubs to resume this month after dispute over LGBTQ club

Jewish Queer Youth to give grants to suspended YU student clubs

LGBTQ nonprofit announces it will give $500 to student groups affected by YU's suspension of all student groups.

Jewish Queer Youth to give grants to suspended YU student clubs

YU suspends all student clubs amid LGBTQ club case

Yeshiva University announces all club activities to be suspended during High Holiday season as it appeals court ruling.

YU suspends all student clubs amid LGBTQ club case

Supreme Court:

Yeshiva University required to recognize LGBTQ group

Court says the university could turn to the high court again if it is not able to block the ruling in New York state courts.

Yeshiva University required to recognize LGBTQ group

Y.U. has a 1st Amendment right to deny status to an LGBTQ group

New York law may not force an institution committed to religious values to approve conduct violating its religious commands. Op-ed.

Y.U. has a 1st Amendment right to deny status to an LGBTQ group

Supreme Court: YU does not have to recognize gay club - for now

Supreme Court temporarily blocks lower court ruling forcing YU to recognize LGBTQ student club as case is heard.

Supreme Court: YU does not have to recognize gay club - for now

Lesbian turned down by apartment owner sues - and loses

Apartment owner insists each person may do as he wishes with his property, as LGBT pair sue claiming 'racism.'

Lesbian turned down by apartment owner sues - and loses

The LGBTQI+ Revolution: This is how it happened!

A huge revolution is taking place right under our noses in a very short period of time, creating a future we never imagined could be.Op-ed.

The LGBTQI+ Revolution: This is how it happened!

LGBTQ couples to take advantage of ZOOM civil marriages ruling

Central District Court rules state must recognize civil marriages performed over ZOOM as if they were performed abroad.

LGBTQ couples to take advantage of ZOOM civil marriages ruling

Pew poll reveals Americans' surprising takes on transgenderism

Rise in number of Americans who say gender is determined by sex at birth, nearly 60% support trans athletes competing as birth gender.

Pew poll reveals Americans' surprising takes on transgenderism

Following INN report:

Trans 'man' removed from male barracks

Biologically female soldier removed from male barracks after 3 weeks following complaints by religious soldiers.

Trans 'man' removed from male barracks

Court orders YU to recognize LGBTQ org.

Orthodox university ordered by New York County Supreme Court to recognize YU Pride Alliance student group.

Court orders YU to recognize LGBTQ org.

Rabbis call to boycott cell phone company over LGBT support

Communications company Partner promises elective holiday in June, new category for LGBT videos, prompting prominent rabbis to respond.

Rabbis call to boycott cell phone company over LGBT support

Trans 'man' placed in men's barracks

Biologically female soldier given own room, bathroom in men's barracks, creating uncomfortable situation for religious soldiers.

Trans 'man' placed in men's barracks

Government ministries have become branches of the LGBT

Government ministries are changing their profile pictures on social media to LGBT-supporting images.

Government ministries have become branches of the LGBT

GOP activist: 'Americans can't stand Gay Pride month'

Leading Republican pundit says businesses are 'on their knees' regarding certain social issues despite gays having more rights than anyone.

GOP activist: 'Americans can't stand Gay Pride month'

Technion rabbi criticizes student LGBT party & is condemned

Party, held on eve of Holocaust Memorial Day, was "crass & insolent," wrote Rabbi Dukov. Faculty distances itself from his comments.

Technion rabbi criticizes student LGBT party & is condemned

From taxpayer shekels:

Israel to provide free couples counseling - but only for LGBTs

Welfare Ministry working with LGBT association to provide free legal counseling, couples counseling, parenting classes, and more - to LGBTs.

Israel to provide free couples counseling - but only for LGBTs

Haredi MK: Don't donate blood to Magen David Adom

'You are not acting as a governmental organization should act,' MK Moshe Gafni tells Magen David Adom.

Haredi MK: Don't donate blood to Magen David Adom

New LGBT-supportive Doritos ad sparks controversy

Jerusalem's Dep. Mayor: "I am joining the boycott against the pervert encouragers"

New LGBT-supportive Doritos ad sparks controversy

Israel to fund voice surgery for transgender people

Medications Basket Committee decides state to use health basket funds to pay for voice surgery for transgender people.

Israel to fund voice surgery for transgender people

When is enough, enough? On the anti-marriage battle

How much do normative citizens and parents have to take from threatening and abusive proponents of LGBTQ+? Opinion.

When is enough, enough? On the anti-marriage battle

LGBTQIA+ is not our cause célèbre

This article is possibly the most daring I ever have published. It is time. If the words below resonate, know you are not alone. Op-ed.

LGBTQIA+ is not our cause célèbre

Over 200 celebrities sign letter against Israel boycott

Mila Kunis, Billy Porter, Neil Patrick Harris among signatories to letter opposing boycott of LGBTQ film festival in Tel Aviv.

Over 200 celebrities sign letter against Israel boycott

Member of Rishon Lezion council: 'Don't let gays into schools'

Shas party representative in Rishon Lezion slams allowing LGBTs to lecture in educational institutions. Mayor: 'Saddened and horrified.'

Member of Rishon Lezion council: 'Don't let gays into schools'

Gay couple asks to be granted housewife exemption

Two men petition Israel's Labor Court to extend them the same National Insurance benefits granted to Israeli housewives.

Gay couple asks to be granted housewife exemption

Smotrich: 'LGBT community has been silencing people for years'

Pride parade was partially responsible for current coronavirus wave - and there's no reason not to say that, MK Smotrich says.

Smotrich: 'LGBT community has been silencing people for years'

'Health Minister concerned with gender changes - not pandemic'

Shas chief slams Health Minister for promising to shorten wait times for sex change operations - instead of focusing on pandemic and health.

'Health Minister concerned with gender changes - not pandemic'

California professor apologizes for saying 'pregnant women'

'It was not my intention to offend anyone, the worst thing i can do as a human being is be offensive,' professor says.

California professor apologizes for saying 'pregnant women'

Health Ministry to allow Supreme Court to rule on surrogacy

Government admits no chance of amending Surrogacy Law, requests Supreme Court rule on the issue in its place.

Health Ministry to allow Supreme Court to rule on surrogacy

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: A family is a mother and father

'We need to stand firm about the right to say that a family is a mother and father, nothing else,' Tzfat rabbi says.

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: A family is a mother and father

Hungarian Jews protest ‘gay propaganda law’

'All people are inherently pure,' Jewish group says in response to law banning LGBT propaganda from reaching children.

Hungarian Jews protest ‘gay propaganda law’

Rabbis support Yeshiva University refusal of LGBTQ student club

LGBT lawsuit 'seeks to impose values on university, cancel its right to religious liberty, free expression,' rabbinic group says.

Rabbis support Yeshiva University refusal of LGBTQ student club

Dozens protest against Jerusalem pride march

Lehava activists protest LGBT pride parade in Jerusalem. 'The leftists have sold your rights to sit with Abbas.'

Dozens protest against Jerusalem pride march

LGBT students sue Yeshiva University for alleged discrimination

Students and alumni accuse Yeshiva University of discrimination for not recognizing Gay-Straight Alliance club.

LGBT students sue Yeshiva University for alleged discrimination

Arkansas outlaws gender-affirming treatment for trans youth

The state's General Assembly votes to override governor's veto of an anti-trans bill.

Arkansas outlaws gender-affirming treatment for trans youth

Bennett: Halakha can't change for LGBT people

Yamina leader reflects on the 'biggest mistake of his life,' nearly being ejected from politics in 2019.

Bennett: Halakha can't change for LGBT people