2 days ago
Queer spaces should be open to Jews like me
Every June, Pride Month arrives with a familiar rhythm: rainbow flags in windows, dance parties, solemn vigils. It's a time for celebration, reflection and, for many of us, affirmation. But since the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attacks on Israel, many of us have been bullied, harassed or pushed out of the communities that once offered us unconditional support. Refusing to denounce Israel, or simply being Jewish, is, in my experience, enough to get you unfriended, boycotted, denied services or kicked out of queer spaces.
