Join us for a community gathering of prayer and song as we mourn those killed in Israel and hold close the pain and fear so many are carrying in the face of ongoing threats. We will lift our voices in collective song, offer prayers for healing and protection, and honor the memory of those lost. In moments of darkness, we come together — to hold one another, to remember, and to sing.

Navigating issues related to Israel/Palestine in the queer community – and in some of the broader progressive spaces – can be challenging. There is a history of using Israel’s relatively LGBTQ friendly environment to try to distract from the Occupation, a practice which has earned the label “Pinkwashing.” At the same time, there are the sometimes unfair asks that are made of Jews and/or Israelis.