Join PHS and Eshel for an inspiring evening with the leaders of IGY, the Israeli LGBTQ+ youth and young adults' organization. Come for Tefillah, just dinner, or join for the panel conversation!

Meet the women and LGBTQ+ people that are advocating for equality, fighting discrimination, and paving the way for a more inclusive society for all of us. Open to Brooklyn LGBTQ+ Jews and Allies!

Registration Deadline: Friday, March 28th 2025 at 8:00 AM.

Location: Prospect Heights Shul 664 Bergen St. Brooklyn, NY 11238

Schedule:
6:30 PM: Kabbalat Shabbat
7:30 PM: Dinner
8:30 PM: Panel & Conversation

About the speakers:

• Rom Ohayon: IGY Co-CEO, longtime LGBTQ+ and human rights activist and a proud Mizrachi Jew. Fighting to create a future for LGBTQ’s, women and marginalized groups in post Oct 7 Israel.
• Oraib Awad: Clinical social worker, head of “Alwan”, IGY’s activity for Arab LGBTQ’s. While dealing with challenges within both Israeli and Arab communities- Oraib is leading life-saving responses and insisting on a shared future.
• Jessica Van De Rovart: Inspiring activist to Transgender rights, with focus on Trans women in sex work. With an incredible life story, Jessica is a leading educator at IGY’s vocational college for at-risk LGBTQ’s, fighting discrimination and poverty among LGBTQ’s in Israel.

This event is co-sponsored by JAFI (the Jewish agency for Israel), Eshel and PHS