‘Out’ in Israel: What’s a nice Jewish girl or boy to do?

Celebrating more than 25 years as the national LGBT rights organization, the Agudah offers support groups for youth, the HIV positive, Arabs, Russians and married persons. Advocacy work involves crisis lines, AIDS education and political lobbying. Headquartered in Tel Aviv with another community center in Haifa, the Agudah also boasts chapters in Beersheva and the south, and a newly formed northern group in Kiryat Shmona. The Agudah publishes Israel's only queer monthly, the Pink Times, and is the primary organizer of Israel's annual Gay Pride Parade in June. Information: P.O. Box 37604, Tel Aviv 61375, or visit the Web site, http://www.geocities.com/westhollywood/stonewall/2295

*CLAF: Community of Feminist Lesbians

Since 1987, CLAF's activities have included cultural events, support groups and popular potlucks. Publishing the only lesbian feminist magazine in Israel, the group also lobbies for progressive legislation and works with educational institutions on research and programs. With a community center based in Tel Aviv, CLAF has active chapters in Haifa, Jerusalem and Beersheva but represents lesbian, bisexual and transgender women nationwide. Information: P.O. Box 22997, Tel Aviv 61228 or e-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). The Web site -- http://www.gay.org.il/claf -- is in Hebrew only.