A Wider Bridge

Mission

A Wider Bridge was founded by Arthur Slepian in 2010 to provide opportunities for LGBTQ people in North America to build meaningful relationships with Israel and LGBTQ people in Israel. From its outset, AWB has provided LGBTQ people with the opportunity to engage with Israel in ways that matter to them personally, and to demonstrate that they have a stake in Israel and its future.

A Wider Bridge began primarily as an LGBTQ Jewish organization, as Arthur saw a need for LGBTQ Jews to have more opportunities to engage with and connect to Israel and the Jewish community. This need continues. But over time, our work expanded to also provide LGBTQ folks and allies – Jews and non-Jews – with opportunities to connect with Israel’s vibrant LGBTQ community and the Jewish and Democratic State.

Together, A Wider Bridge works to advance LGBTQ rights in Israel, advocate for justice, counter LGBTQ phobia, and fight antisemitism and other forms of hatred.

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