Thursday, January 20
7:00pm to 8:30pmZoom- RSVP for the link!
Join Hillel UW and Jconnect's Queer Collective on Zoom to learn about the history and progress of the LGBTQ+ community in Israel from 1948 until today. All are welcome!
Aviv Attia will explain why and how the LGBTQ+ movement for civil rights in Israel moved from behind the scenes to the forefront. We'll review the history of laws regarding parenting and adoption, queer people in the IDF, gay pride in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem and the differences between them and talk about queer organizations in Israel and the state of LGBTQ+ rights in the country. Aviv will also tell his personal story as a member of the Israeli gay community.
Light refreshments will be provided after the talk.
