LGBT

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.

A simple protest - because, pride lobby, Torah is not changing

In the Orthodox coddling of LGBT in its ranks, the emperor has no clothes! He is not wearing alternative garb, he is distorting Torah! Op-ed

Arab entices LGBT Israelis to meet, abandons them in PA village

A PA Arab allegedly opened a fictitious profile on dating site, lured gay men to meet, assaulted them and stole their cars.

Poll: Support for transgenderism on the decline in the US

Most Americans say it is not morally acceptable to change genders, vast majority believe athletes should compete as gender they were born as

'No, you're a homophobe'

Family values organization explains why accusations of homophobia do not deter them.

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.

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.

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.

Alleged Colorado nightclub shooter ran neo-Nazi website

Mass shooter who murdered 5 at LGBT nightclub ran neo-Nazi site which included video of synagogue, mosque shootings.

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.

Gay pride?

Uproar as Arab-Israeli soccer team refuses to wear LGBT colors

Team management responds to criticism: 'There needs to be sensitivity to Arab society and its values.'

LGBT issues:

Survey reveals divide within Religious-Zionist community

Most mainstream Religious-Zionists would accept those identifying as LGBT into schools and synagogues, haredi-Zionists would not.

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:

US Rep. George Santos participated in drag shows

According to former associates, the conservative representative participated in multiple shows in Brazil in the early 2000s.

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.

Following criticism

Gay Knesset Speaker: May I never fail in hatred

MK Amir Ohana responds to recent criticism directed at him by rabbis.

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.

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.

Ben-Gvir calls for religious exemption for discrimination laws

After Israeli printing house fined for refusing commission for gay parade flyers, rightist MKs push for exemption from discrimination laws.

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.

'No waffles' - Biden alleges gays 'kicked out of restaurants'

Dave Rubin says 'elderly statesman' Joe Biden is using 'scare tactics' to promote his agenda.

'Homophobe' - Dozens of mayors, Likud MKs to boycott Avi Maoz

Officials from across the political divide have surprised the forming coalition by vowing to boycott Maoz in the Knesset.

World Cup 'rainbow' man: I stood up for Iranian women

Italian protester who ran out on soccer field during a World Cup match in Qatar says he did it for LGBT people and will likely do it again.

Netanyahu: Jerusalem pride parade will not be cancelled

Netanyahu pushes back on MK Avi Maoz's promise to cancel the LGBT parade in Jerusalem: 'Pride Parade will continue.'

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.

LGBT activist: Noam party is the 'Enemy of the State'

An activist in the gay community says she is 'afraid' to walk the streets now that a right-wing government has been elected to office.

FIFA ban driving sales of LGBT armbands?

The 'OneLove' armbands are the hottest product on the market following Qatar's dismissal of the human rights gesture.

FIFA bans LGBT armbands at World Cup

England, Wales, and other European nations have been warned that wearing the OneLove symbol will result in severe penalties.

5 dead, at least 18 wounded in Colorado shooting

US media reporting a mass shooting at Colorado night club.

OU satisfied with religious protections in gay marriage bill

OU endorses religious rights provisions added to federal bill enshrining gay marriage, even as it distances itself from the bill's purpose.

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.

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.”

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.

Watch: Biden stumbles discussing gay marriage and abortion

The internet is abuzz after Biden said he's backed homosexuals' rights to do as they please 'in the privacy of their 'redrooms.''

Slovakia: Gunman in bar shooting tweeted antisemitic tropes

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

Gay PA man beheaded in Hebron

The man had sought asylum in pre-'67 Israel and had been living n Tel Aviv..

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.

Op-ed:

1600 signatures do not kosher YU Pride Alliance

Signatures cannot override Torah prohibitions and in any event, 1600 out of 70,000 students and alumni is not an impressive result. Op-ed.

No, YU shouldn’t 'love' proud LGBT students

YU is beyond the pale in accepting the public flaunting of LGBT behavior, unequivocally prohibited by the Torah. Op-ed.

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.

Likud MK

'Under our government there won't be any anti-LGBT legislation'

Former Likud Justice Minister tells press that he prefers the ant-LGBT Noam party over parties that also oppose a Jewish state

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.

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.

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.

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.

A mother's story:

"Saving Kids from the Gender Cult"

Erin Friday's daughter identified as "trans" when she was 10 years old. Benjamin Boyce speaks with her in a new video podcast.

Can Yeshiva University withstand push for LGBT student club?

The predominant modern-orthodox facility in the US may have a hard time making its case due to its classification as a secular institution.

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.

LGBT parade

Lapid will be first PM to participate in LGBT event in Israel

Prime Minister Lapid will participate in the event to mark the 20th anniversary of 'Israel Gay Youth.'

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.'

Will the Supreme Court save kosher cell phone packages?

"All you will be remembered for is your war against us," haredi Knesset member says of Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel.

Rabbis speak out against LGBT weddings at Psagot winery

Rabbis of Binyamin Region towns protest LGBT weddings taking place at Psagot Winery. 'Spiritual assimilation.'

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.

Israeli court rules that online marriages must be recognized

Precedent-setting ruling could open door to de facto recognition of civil marriage in Israel, using internet marriages in Utah as a loophole

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.

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.

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.

Rabbi Levinstein:

'Stand tall, don't be afraid of the LGBT movement'

"This flag behind me is afraid of the flag of truth, the flag of Torah," Rabbi Levinstein says in video.