LGBTQ

Alan Palmer wrote and stars in "Chanteuse: A Survival Musical." (Russ Rowland)

A new musical spotlights the Nazi persecution of LGBTQ+ people

“Chanteuse: A Musical” features stories of Hitler’s queer victims while connecting to today’s rise in antisemitism and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.

By Mikhal Weiner July 17, 2023 4:32 pm

In notable stand, Israel’s ambassador to US says ‘trans rights are human rights’

Michael Herzog’s unapologetic defense of LGBTQ rights, and the call to oppose “bigotry” made his speech unusually political.

June 30, 2023 4:25 pm

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Greenwich Village intersection renamed for Jewish LGBTQ activist Edie Windsor

When the couple’s marriage wasn’t recognized by the federal government, Windsor’s 2013 lawsuit paved the way for a landmark legal victory for same-sex marriage.

June 28, 2023 4:40 pm

Orthodox Jews marching with pro-LGBTQ signs

An NJ town took down Pride flags at the request of 2 synagogues — then put them back up

By Andrew Lapin June 28, 2023 3:40 pm

Charleston rabbi resigns, saying anti-LGBTQ legislation has forced him to leave South Carolina

By Andrew Lapin June 23, 2023 1:38 pm

Pride symbols at a Jewish youth conference

BBYO’s Orlando convention plans pose a Florida conundrum for LGBTQ Jews and their allies

By Andrew Lapin June 22, 2023 3:42 pm

This Purim, a space for queer Jews to celebrate their identities — and dance the night away

By Julia Gergely February 28, 2023 2:34 pm

Alleged gunman in Colorado Springs LGBTQ club shooting ran neo-Nazi website, detective testifies

By Ron Kampeas February 23, 2023 11:59 am

Yair Cherki, journalist famous for helping Israelis understand haredi Jews, comes out as gay

By Ron Kampeas February 15, 2023 5:37 pm

State lawmakers challenge Yeshiva University’s claims to public funds

By Andrew Silow-Carroll January 11, 2023 4:35 pm

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A new musical spotlights the Nazi persecution of LGBTQ+ people

In notable stand, Israel’s ambassador to US says ‘trans rights are human rights’

Greenwich Village intersection renamed for Jewish LGBTQ activist Edie Windsor

An NJ town took down Pride flags at the request of 2 synagogues — then put them back up

Charleston rabbi resigns, saying anti-LGBTQ legislation has forced him to leave South Carolina

BBYO’s Orlando convention plans pose a Florida conundrum for LGBTQ Jews and their allies

This Purim, a space for queer Jews to celebrate their identities — and dance the night away

Alleged gunman in Colorado Springs LGBTQ club shooting ran neo-Nazi website, detective testifies

Yair Cherki, journalist famous for helping Israelis understand haredi Jews, comes out as gay

State lawmakers challenge Yeshiva University’s claims to public funds

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