LGBT

Former Noam party head sets up fund for free conversion therapy

Rabbi Dror Aryeh responds after bill to ban conversion therapy passes preliminary reading. 'Decree will increase youth suicides.'

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.

Hundreds join gay pride events across Israel

Handful of participants linked to religious Zionist movement. Large police contingency on hand. 27 counter-protesters detained.

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.

US embassy says 'Pride' banner will go back up

Banner celebrating Pride Month removed because embassy did not receive permission from municipality to hang it. Authorization now underway.

Government logo to be removed from LGBT flyer

Following Arutz Sheva reports, Shas-led ministry orders removal of logo from LGBT advertisment. 'Not connected to event in any fashion.'

Shas minister to fund LGBT event

'Pride' events in Asher Regional Council will receive funding from Min. Aryeh Deri, adverts say.

LGBTQ ideology 'destructive to man', says Polish president

In a campaign speech, Polish President Andrzej Duda says the promotion of LGBT "ideology" is worse than communism.

Rabbi Yigal Levinstein sues Galai Tzahal

Head of Eli pre-military Academy files defamation lawsuit over the editing of his comments to appear he is for conversion therapy.

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.

High Court: Allow surrogacy for LGBTQ people

Court unanimously rules surrogacy law unconstitutional for barring single men and same-sex couples, gives Knesset 12 months to amend law.

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.

AG: Jerusalem overstepped bounds by removing pro-family ads

AG Avichai Mandelblit says Jerusalem municipality overstepped bounds when removing 'anti-LGBT' signs ahead of 2019 'Pride Parade.'

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.

Gay pride parade in Israeli Arab city?

A right-wing activist plans to lead a pride parade in the Arab city of Tamra. Will the police approve?

Dozens protest Ashdod 'pride' parade

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

Threat to the family: Correct diagnosis, incorrect prescription

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.

On homosexuality, bisexuality, and speaking Judaic truth in a PC cloud

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.'

'My father loves everyone, respects everyone'

The daughter of Rabbi Rafi Peretz defends her father from the storm of criticism he faced following his remarks about conversion treatments.

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.

Smotrich: 'Rabbi Peretz has been lynched'

'I'm not prepared for a reality in which all 'freedom-of-speech seekers' prove that they are in essence thought dictators,' Smotrich said.

Rabbi Peretz; 'I accept all children in Israel the way they are'

Rabbi Peretz says, 'What I said was based on students who felt terrible distress about their sexual orientation.'

'First I would hug him and speak to him warmly'

Education Minister Rafi Peretz is asked in an interview what he would do if a student would tell him that he is homosexual.

NC House candidate wants to support freedom of religion

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

The politically correct Quran

The anti-Israel LGBT community should think again

This rabbi proves that dialogue with LGBT groups is possible

Despite protests by the gay community, Rabbi Yigal Levenstein's lectures are in demand throughout the country and take place every evening.

The false god of Drag Queen Story Tme for our children

LGBTQ flag raised in Samaria IDF base

'Pride flag' flown at IDF base near Elon Moreh despite IDF order banning flags from army bases.

DC 'Dyke March' bans Jewish symbols

Jewish LGBT marchers told not to display Star of David at pride march in Washington DC.

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.

Women's movement: Put 'Mother and Father' back on IDF forms

Shovrot Shivyon women's movement slams surrender to LGBT pressure, says there was 'no public discussion,' conservatives are 'silenced.'

IDF drops traditional parental identifications

Instead of 'Mother' and 'Father,' recruitment forms now ask to name 'Parent 1' and 'Parent 2.' 'IDF has succumbed to LGBT demands.'

'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

Rabbi Sadan: Silencing LGBT debate endangers democracy

Head of pre-military program decries attempt to shut down LGBT debate as akin to silencing of debate on immigration in Europe.

New Right: Gays can use altruistic surrogates

New Right party to support gay 'right' to surrogacy - but only if they have a friend who wants to do them a favor.

Judge rules boy born to gay Israeli father is US citizen

California judge rules non-American twin of US child should have been granted citizenship at birth due to fathers' relationship status.

Campaign against hotel which called pro-family ad 'racist'

After Jerusalem hotel removed pro-traditional family banner, denounced ad as 'racist', family values group launches campaign against hotel.

Jerusalem hotel removes pro-traditional family banner

Following pressure from LGBT activists, hotel apologizes for 'racist' pro-traditional family advertisement.

Anti-Israel protest held during 'LGBTQ' event in Detroit

Speakers take stage unannounced to lead 13-minute anti-Israel protest, without being interrupted or asked to leave by event organizers.

Descent to Hell: Identity Politics as the gate to Islamic theocracy

Tel Aviv demonstrators: There is only one 'family'

Dozens protest disintegration of traditional family values, forcing of LGBTQ agenda in Tel Aviv.

The Jewish view: Nations and same sex marriage

What happens when shifting social mores define religious traditions?

Lesbian NYU professor suspended for harassment

NYU professor suspended after investigation finds she harassed former student.