Tag: Israel
A Gay Israeli Soldier Asks Why His Country Has ‘Abandoned’ Him
Last week, a day after commemorating LGBT Rights Day, Israel’s ruling coalition shot down a package of bills meant to expand the rights and protections of the LGBT community.
Jews and Arabs kiss in solidarity against Israeli book ban
The Israeli Ministry of Education decided to ban from the school program a book describing an affair between a jewish woman and an arab man.
Israeli Knesset Is Proud To Present
On March 23 the Knesset will mark for the first time its LGBT equality day.
Iranian Gay Poet Visits Israel – a ‘Dream Come True’
After months of bureaucracy, Payam Feili, 30, was granted a three-month visa to Israel; he hopes to stay in the country permanently on humanitarian grounds.
Festigal : #Hiiskolfstigl interpreters Eurovision winner song – Hero
Måns Zelmerlöw’s Eurovision winner song, Heroes, are the theme song for this year’s Festigal which is Israel’s song and dance show for children!
‘I’m haredi, lesbian, and live with a woman’
She was born and educated in a haredi community, and felt she was different ever since she was young. After refusing an arranged marriage, ‘Raheli’ decided to come out and tell her parents about her orientation. Today she lives with a woman and even plans to marry her.