Israel’s government opposes adoption by same-sex couples, so gay celebrities are speaking out
Jewish Journal
July 20, 2017
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Pride Parade slaying sparks calls for change to LGBT protections
Jewish Journal
August 5, 2015
The slaying of a 16-year-old girl at Jerusalem’s gay pride parade has sparked calls for LGBT-rights legislation — as well as pushback from those who oppose it.
The Israel-Hamas war through Haredi Orthodox eyes
Jewish Journal
July 23, 2014
Most Israelis blame the war in Gaza squarely on Hamas, though there are plenty who fault the Israeli government for not pursuing peace more aggressively.
UCLA and the anti-Israel students, should we be worried?
Jewish Journal
May 23, 2014
As I sat waiting to testify at Sunny Singh’s hearing before UCLA’s undergraduate student judicial board on May 15, it occurred to me that on college campuses today, students seem to want to hear only from people with whom they agree.
Amendment allowing Israeli gays, singles to use surrogate mothers advances
Jewish Journal
March 3, 2014
An Israeli government committee approved an amendment that would allow same-sex couples and singles to use surrogate mothers in Israel.
Calendar December 7-13
Laura Donney
December 5, 2013
The old country just got a little newer. Taking traditional sounds and themes and infusing them with some modern funk, the Grammy-winning band brings rhythm and timeless spirit to its audiences. With 25 years of experience and a growing fan base, the Klezmatics have changed the face of the Yiddish imprint on popular culture.
U.S., Israeli LGBT community leaders convene
Jewish Journal
December 4, 2013
In a first-ever seminar organized by Project Interchange, an educational institute of the American Jewish Committee (AJC), leaders of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) communities from the United States and Israel met recently to explore possible collaborations and share knowledge.
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