LGBT Community

Canadian province bans sex-change below 17

The Canadian province of Alberta has adopted a new policy forbidding sex-change operations on anyone below the age of 17.

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

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

Watch: Rainbow-flag waving protester halts World Cup match

The unexpected invader carried the flag and had a T-shirt reading, 'Save Ukraine' and 'Respect for Iranian women'.

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.

New Qatar World Cup controversy over homosexuality comments

A Qatar World Cup ambassador says homosexuality amounts to "damage in the mind", in an interview days before the start of the tournament.

Qatar cracks down on LGBT community ahead of World Cup

The Gulf state has allegedly tortured gays in underground chambers and insists its culture will be respected despite an influx of tourists.

YU turns to US Supreme Court over gay pride group's demands

Orthodox Jewish college petitions Supreme Court to overturn rulings forcing it to recognize LGBT pride group on campus.

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.'

Watch: Jordan Peterson banned from Twitter for 'anti-gay slur'

Twitter took notice when the renowned philosopher and conservative activist irked the gay community over a controversial post.

LGBT graffiti accuses outspoken rabbi of being a 'Nazi'

Activists tore down anti-pride posters in advance of Mitzpe Ramon's "pride" parade on Friday.

Rabbi David Fendel:

'It's like proudly proclaiming: I'm an adulterer'

Rabbi Fendel comes to the defense of Rabbi Kustiner, protesting brazen actions of LGBT organizations.

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.

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.

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.'

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Israeli embassies fly the rainbow flag for pride month

Embassies worldwide follow the example set by the Foreign Ministry earlier in the week.

Rabbi Tau: Go out to protest today's Pride Parade

Rabbi Tau will himself be attending: 4pm at the Chords Bridge

'Parent 1' & 'Parent 2' replace Father & Mother on gov't forms

Justice Minister says: "These parents & their families are families in all respects."

Arutz Sheva Poll: Religious Zionists' attitude on LGBT rights

Majority supports integration into society, open to unity, understanding & cooperation but opposes LGBT Rabbis and prayer leaders

Tahini company under fire for donating to Israeli LGBT group

Arab Israeli tahini company that donated money to LGBT rights group faces boycott.

Rivlin: 'Being gay not a disease requiring treatment"

President Rivlin chastises Rabbi Dror Aryeh, head of Sderot yeshiva, for attacking comments he made in support of the LGBT community.

Justice Minister promises to change surrogacy law

Justice Min. Nissenkorn promises to push changes allowing single men, gays, to use surrogate mothers.

Hanging 'pride' banner 'not to the benefit of society'

Pro-family group pens letter to US Ambassador Friedman, requesting he support family values, remove LGBT banner.

Over 15,000 shekels donated to victim of LGBT lawsuit

Private initiative collects over 15,000 to help printing house. 'People realize that if this isn't stopped, coercion will choke us all.'

Left making use of LGBTQ community for political gain

A social activist discussed his recent interview with an Arab MK who called for "conversion therapy" for LGBTQ community.

Electric company: We'll give 30,000 shekel grant to LGBTs

Israel Electric Corporation promises: LGBT employees undergoing surrogacy will receive gift of tens of thousands of shekels.

Air Canada switches to gender-neutral terms

In effort to ensure customers are 'comfortable and respected,' airline ditches traditional 'ladies and gentlemen' greeting.

Where do Israeli parties stand on gay marriage?

LGBT Task Force asks Israeli parties for their positions on gay marriage and other issues ahead of second 2019 election.

Israeli Arabs indicted for attempted honor killing of gay teen

Three Arab men charged in connection with stabbing attack on gay Israeli Arab teen in apparent honor killing attempt.

Liberman: I'm opposed to gay parades in haredi areas'

Following the exposure of a video in which Liberman says he's opposed to gay parades, he defends himself from calls of 'homophobe.'

Haifa: No LGBT flags in municipal buildings

Haifa mayor ban 'identity' symbols from municipal offices, centers.

Dozens protest Ashdod 'pride' parade

Resident warns: 'We cannot allow ourselves to be afraid' of the 'violent' pro-LGBT discourse.

Leftists blame Rabbi Peretz for stabbing of LGBTQ teenager

Although the Arab youth was stabbed by his brother due to his sexual orientation, a Labor MK places the blame on the Education Minister.

Jerusalem chief rabbi calls on gays to 'overcome' homosexuality

Chief Sephardic Rabbi of Jerusalem Shlomo Amar says homosexual lifestyle incompatible with Judaism, calls on gays to 'overcome their lust.'

Rosh Ha'ayin politician slammed for exposing LGBTQ event

Rosh Ha'ayin Deputy Mayor warns parents that a city event with activities for children is actually an LGBTQ event.

Rights, fights, and equal rights - LGBTQ and the Straight

'They're trying to silence the rabbis'

Rabbi Shlomo Amar defends Education Min. Rabbi Peretz, says there's a push to 'close the rabbis' mouths.'

Hundreds protest Rafi Peretz's gay conversion therapy comments

Ex-PM Ehud Barak joins LGBT activists at protest against Education Minister Rafi Peretz's support for gay conversion therapy.

NC House candidate wants to support freedom of religion

North Carolina House candidate invoked Oskar Schindler while pushing to ensure freedom of religion.

Jerusalem mayor: 'Sorry you feel hurt, we'll remove LGBT flags'

Jerusalem mayor will remove LGBT flags - after the pride parade. Pro-family Jerusalemite: 'Are my family and I second-class citizens?'

Supreme Court throws out pro-family group's appeal

Hazon, a pro-family group, points out that 'freedom of expression' applies only to those supporting 'dad and dad.'

Jerusalem rabbi: LGBT flags insult the public

Jerusalem's Rabbi Aryeh Stern explains why he requested Mayor Moshe Lion avoid hanging LGBT flags in the city.

Religious Jewish women no longer able to swim at London pond

Orthodox Jews protest opening of women-only London pond to trans swimmers when a mixed gender option is available.

'Netanyahu refuses to commit to LGBT agenda'

Representatives of LGBT community disappointed after meeting with PM Netanyahu ends without pledge to raise pro-LGBT legislation.

Crusade of Tears - young people who believe evil does not exist

Lesbian NYU professor suspended for harassment

NYU professor suspended after investigation finds she harassed former student.

Facing the LGBT: Education and love

'There is no fear of the homosexual'

US rabbinic group supports letter of 200 Israeli rabbis favoring Biblical values.

Why I regret having supported alternative definitions of 'marriage'

Religious IDF soldiers forced to listen to transgender lecture

Soldiers in commanders course complain after being forced to listen speech lauding transgender lifestyle. IDF says lecture was a mistake.

Police rabbi in hot water for signing anti-LGBT missive

Police says it will discipline Rabbi Yoel Shem-Tov after he affixed signature to letter decrying 'LGBT terrorism'.

Which leftist MK called surrogacy 'organ trade?'

Israeli journalist finds Meretz MK called surrogacy 'organ trade' four years ago, opposed it on feminist grounds.

Glick: Mega LGBT rally was 'insensitive'

Likud MK infuriated after LGBT community holds massive protest on Tisha B'Av fast, says it would never happen on Holocaust Memorial Day.

Thousands of LGBT Israelis flood Rabin Square

Massive evening rally marks end of general strike on Sunday by Israel's LGBT community.

Texas: Police arrest two women after identifying dead toddler

Texas police identify 4-year-old Jayden Lopez, arrest his mother and her girlfriend.

Arab MKs skip vote on recognizing gay marriage

MK Zahalka says gay marriage is 'absolutely not' on agenda.