Philadelphia Pride Mission to Israel
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is hosting the Philadelphia Pride Mission to Israel from August 3-13, 2006, to coincide with Jerusalem World Pride 2006. The mission joins international efforts taking place in Israel to address issues and interests of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
Jerusalem World Pride 2006 is a week-long international event. It offers an international perspective of LGBT pride and demonstration for tolerance and human rights from the home of three of the world’s great religions. There will be a march with 20,000 members of the world-wide LGBT community to make a global statement of pride and tolerance, proclaiming that love knows no borders.
Mission participants will spend three nights in Tel Aviv, one night in Tiberias and four nights in Jerusalem at quality hotels, delving into the diversity of Israel. They will explore the ancient heritage of Jerusalem, the modern Bauhaus architecture of Tel Aviv and the artists’ galleries of Jaffa and Safed. The mission also features programs with Israeli activists, discussing human and civil rights affecting LGBT citizens of Israel. Imbued with a sense of purpose, the mission offers unique experiences and cultural discoveries along with insider access to residents, community leaders, area experts, and political personalities to create a heightened appreciation for and connection with Israel.
The Philadelphia Jewish Voice