SAN DIEGO – The Jewish Federation of San Diego County and the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA), invite members of the Jewish community on a unique and historic mission to Israel.
See Israel with PRIDE offers a unique opportunity to join members of the Jewish LGBTQ community to experience Israel like never before and give participants a chance to connect with the land and people of Israel. They will also learn about the successes and the challenges the community are facing, and to feel a part of the Jewish collective.
The mission also serves as an amazing opportunity to see first-hand Federation’s work with LGBTQ activists and politicians that is changing lives not only in Israel but around the world. Israel is considered highly progressive when it comes to LGBTQ rights, and by far is the most progressive in the region – In fact, Tel Aviv is often called the “gay capital of the Middle East”.
On this mission, participants will have an opportunity join Reuven Rivlin, President of the State of Israel, for a festive opening dinner. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will focus on work he is doing to help progress LGBTQ rights in Israel.
The mission takes place in from May 26 – June 2, 2016, and will include a visit to Jerusalem’s Old City, a chance to relax on Tel Aviv’s world famous beaches, opportunities to meet activists, politicians, LGBTQ community leaders, and a chance to have dinner with IDF soldiers and officers. As a bonus – there will be a special opportunity to dance the night away with Israeli pop star Ivri Lider, best-selling artist and the host of The X Factor Israel.
Tel Aviv’s Gay Pride Festival, one of the largest in the world with hundreds of thousands of participants will take place on June 3, and options are available for those travelers who wish to stay and enjoy the festivities.
To learn more about See Israel with PRIDE, visit the Jewish Federations Web site here or email Miriam Norten of the Jewish Federation of San Diego County at miriamn@jewishfederationsandiego.org.
