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SURVEY CLOSES END OF APRIL
JGLG is excited to launch our youth survey for Jewish LGBTQ youth between the ages of 14-21. Our dedicated youth website is here www.jewishlgbtqyouth.weebly.com or you can go straight to our survey here https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/jewishlgbtqyouth
SURVEY CLOSES END OF APRIL
JGLG is excited to launch our youth survey for Jewish LGBTQ youth between the ages of 14-21. Our dedicated youth website is here www.jewishlgbtqyouth.weebly.com or you can go straight to our survey here https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/jewishlgbtqyouth
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JGLG is proud to be working in partnership with PACE, London's leading LGBT organisation promoting the health and emotional wellbeing of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender community.
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JGLG Seder 2013
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The Jewish Gay and Lesbian Group, JGLG, was founded in 1972 when a small advert in Gay News attracted the astonishing total of 190 people to a public meeting called to set up the new organisation. Since then the Group has gone from strength to strength and we celebrate our 40th Anniversary in 2012.
We are the longest established Jewish LGBT group in the world. Our membership is open to Jewish men and women who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender including people from many different backgrounds. We welcome non-Jewish partners to all events and non-LGBT & non-Jewish guests to certain events, and although the group is based in London we have many members living across the country.
We are primarily a social rather than religious group, and most of our religious events tend to follow Progressive/Reform traditions. Recently we have attracted many new orthodox members and we are ensuring that JGLG offers events that are suitable for all members, as much as possible. We have even started hosting occasional kosher Friday night meals in members' homes to which all members are invited. These events have added a new dimension to our group and fit into our calendar, alongside our long running tradition of monthly Friday night services held along Progressive/Reform lines.
The Jewish Gay and Lesbian Group, JGLG, was founded in 1972 when a small advert in Gay News attracted the astonishing total of 190 people to a public meeting called to set up the new organisation. Since then the Group has gone from strength to strength and we celebrate our 40th Anniversary in 2012.
We are the longest established Jewish LGBT group in the world. Our membership is open to Jewish men and women who are lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender including people from many different backgrounds. We welcome non-Jewish partners to all events and non-LGBT & non-Jewish guests to certain events, and although the group is based in London we have many members living across the country.
We are primarily a social rather than religious group, and most of our religious events tend to follow Progressive/Reform traditions. Recently we have attracted many new orthodox members and we are ensuring that JGLG offers events that are suitable for all members, as much as possible. We have even started hosting occasional kosher Friday night meals in members' homes to which all members are invited. These events have added a new dimension to our group and fit into our calendar, alongside our long running tradition of monthly Friday night services held along Progressive/Reform lines.
We are affiliated to the World Congress of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Jews and work collaboratively with other organisations to ensure a breadth of opportunities for the Jewish LGBT community.
Why a Jewish Gay and Lesbian Group? Because Jews and LGBT are minority groups it is important that there is space for us to come together to celebrate.
Why is the group so successful? Probably because we offer a relaxed and supportive environment for all ages, where the Jewish LGBT community has the opportunity to meet and socialise with likeminded people. It can be reassuring to meet people with similar shared experiences.
We hope you will look upon JGLG as an alternative family for Jewish lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender, their lovers, friends and relations, and look forward to welcoming you to our events.
Why a Jewish Gay and Lesbian Group? Because Jews and LGBT are minority groups it is important that there is space for us to come together to celebrate.
Why is the group so successful? Probably because we offer a relaxed and supportive environment for all ages, where the Jewish LGBT community has the opportunity to meet and socialise with likeminded people. It can be reassuring to meet people with similar shared experiences.
We hope you will look upon JGLG as an alternative family for Jewish lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender, their lovers, friends and relations, and look forward to welcoming you to our events.
