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Contents:

• ISRAEL’S BT GAY & GAY-IENDLY BARS AND FéS
• BT GAY BARS TEL AVIV
• GAY ISRAEL: GET YOUR GAY ON THE HOLY LAND
• THE BEST ISRAEL GAY CLUBS & BARSGAY CLUBS & BARS ISRAEL
• GAY ISRAEL TRAVEL GUI
• THE BEST JESALEM GAY CLUBS & BARSGAY CLUBS & BARS JESALEM
• THE BEST TEL AVIV GAY CLUBS & BARSGAY CLUBS & BARS TEL AVIV
• THE GAY-FRIENDLIT CI ISRAEL
• ISRAEL'S GAY SCENE THRIV UNEXPECTED PLAC
• THE BEST ISRAEL GAY CLUBS & BARSGAY CLUBS & BARS ISRAEL
• GAY TEL AVIV FOR BEGNERS
• MOSW GAY BARS

ISRAEL’S BT GAY & GAY-IENDLY BARS AND FéS

While hundreds of thoands may not be dancg and drkg the streets of Tel Aviv, as we saw at their famo Tel Aviv Pri Para, there are plenty of alternate ways for Israelis to celebrate their queerns or to simply feel accepted for their sexual, wh July rollg around the rner, the Magaze prents the bt gay bars and fés Israel, or as most of the world lls , the most LGBTQ+-iendly untry the Middle East.

While Tel Aviv may be known as Israel’s gay hub, Jesalem, Ashdod and Haifa are also home to an eclectic and vibrant mix of bars and fé Zeh PubWhen Israelis, or Ashdodians, thk of Hakshaot Beach, a magnificent, yet seclud beach the astal cy of Ashdod, a gay bar, or pub, for that matter, would rarely e to md. Swanky, and suated right on the water, Zeh Pub is one of southern Israel’s first gay bars. Wh open mic nights, salsa danc and the beach right nearby, this is a relaxg and vibrant spot for all those lookg to enjoy great mic and AVIVLima LimaThis Tel Aviv bar is bt known for s hip-hop nights on Mondays, which are well known to gay Tel Avivians.

Wh past events cludg everythg om Retro Night to Eurovisn Dancg, Lima Lima is amazg for those lookg for a themed fun night Israel’s gayt and most spired cy. Shpagat BarArguably the most inic gay bar all of Israel, Shpagat is known for s mouthwaterg cktails, geo garn seatg and tasty food. Yet, beyond the ftivi, Shpagat ns a ton of tnal programg such as alg wh sexual harassment between gays muny zon and discsns about the elrly and LGBTQ+ youth.

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Perhaps their most inic themed party is Gay Parti, where Haifans flock to celebrate their queerns. Haifans suggt that around half the crowd at Synpa is gay wh the other half beg credibly gay-iendly. JERUSALEMVio Pub Gay BarAlmost servg as a metaphor for the hidn gay life wh Jesalem, the Vio Bar is difficult to fd, but worth the journey.

Ntled the heart of wt Jesalem, or “The District” as s referred to for lols, and often labeled as Jesalem’s only gay bar, this small but mighty spot is known for s fect atmosphere. As part of Jesalem March for Pri and Tolerance ftivi, at the begng of June, Imbala ctomers took over HaMiffal, the art and culture venue, as part of their gay pri ftivi cludg a slew of drag performanc. Lev Smadar Theater’s féWhile this tablishment might not be a gay bar self, the fé wh Lev Smadar Theater is known for attractg gay folks.

Tel Aviv has some of the bt gay bars and wh Pri Week quickly approachg there will be some of the bt parti happeng across the cy. Be sure to check out Pri Events or read on about the bt gay bars Tel Aviv. ShpagatA staple the Tel Aviv gay bar scene, Shpagat is one of the bt gay bars Tel Aviv and popular among lols and tourists alike.

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M Gay BarA newly opened gay bar the southern part of the cy, D.

M is suated the Florent neighborhood and quickly beg one of the bt gay bars Tel Aviv. Ha-Mekhuga St 10, Tel AvivLa BohemeAnother new kid on the block, La Boheme is a new gay bar Tel Aviv that recently opened.

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Wh an extensive selectn of expertly crafted cktails and laid back, welg vib, is easy to see why La Boheme is one of the bt gay bars Tel Aviv, and is not to be missed.

HaArba’a St 14, Tel AvivApolo ClubA long-standg bar the gay scene of Tel Aviv, Apolo is a dancebar and nightclub that offers two floors of fun and partyg. Apolo has a darkroom the basement and is exclively a men-only gay club.

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Apolo is one of the bt gay bars Tel Aviv, a great place to meet people, drk and dance the night away. Popular the BDSM muny, Dungeon Club offers a safe space for kk, and is not an exclively gay bar.

Mic and fun are the foc at Alphabet Club, and as one of the bt gay bars Tel Aviv, is a great place to dance and have fun, enjoyg the te vibe of Tel Aviv nightlife. Ahad Ha’Am St 54, Tel AvivCheck out some more of Tel Aviv’s bt gay bars and nightclubs this weekend pub crawl! Text 'GAYTRAVEL' to 1-800-GAY-TRAVEL (1-800-429-8728).

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Although Tel Aviv’s Gay Pri was celebrated nearly half a year ago, people are still hummg the ftival’s official theme song, which was prented by a young (and straight) sger, Omer Adam. The song says “Sahte al Tel Aviv” – which uld be translated as “Good for you, Tel Aviv” – and the gay scene there is ed flourishg. But while Tel Aviv is Israel’s gay pal, there is a growg gay scene other ci around the untry, hostg more and more parti and events terg to the LGBT muny.

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Not My Hoe The Ultimate Gui for Tel Aviv's Pri Week 7 Queer Jews to Be Reckoned Wh Tel Aviv Pri Week: More Than Jt Parti The IsRabow Trail: The LGBT Scene “Bee there is more openns today to gay pri, there is the feelg that this subject has bee a social norm outsi Tel Aviv as well, " says Michal Sher, 31, a member of the executive board of Agudah (the natnal LGBT associatn Israel) and who aniz s weekly dance parti and social activi.

"As a rult, there is a growg mand for activi for the gay muny other [Israeli] ci. There are amazg gay muni Be’er Sheva, Jesalem and Haifa, and weekly dance parti are now begng to bee a feature Kiryat Gat, ” he not. Avishag Tabib, 26, who produc the weekly Monroe multisexual dance parti at Be’er Sheva’s Grace Bar, c another reason for the crease the number of gay events Israel’s outlyg regns, and also scrib the procs that led her to anize weekly dance parti Be’er Sheva.

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But I really love the cy I live , my iends are here and is important to tablish a gay base here. ” “When we began to anize weekly dance parti nearly three years ago, all we wanted was a place where gays uld party, " she adds.

ISRAEL'S GAY SCENE THRIV UNEXPECTED PLAC

"There was no gay scene and there were hardly any events for gays here. Today, straight adolcents are gettg the msage that there is a gay muny Be’er Sheva, and they are ol wh that ia.

” Assi Nahum, 33, who produc weekly dance parti for the Newton Bar Haifa, attribut the crease gay events outsi Tel Aviv to the enomic suatn. “We are today wnsg a trend: Young gay people are returng to their hom northern Israel, where there are many gays, " he says.

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” There is also a gay awakeng Jesalem, says Sarah Weil, 29, producer of weekly gay dance parti the natn’s pal var ntexts, cludg Women’s Gatherg.

The weekly dance parti anized by Noa Maharevsky for Bat Hayam are a big succs, and The Vio Pub, which openly advertis self as a gay bar, has recently opened.

There is a [gay] awakeng and there is a need - sharp ntrast wh the suatn the past. ” 'Welg environment' Judgg om the ments by producers of gay events, there appear to be addnal differenc - not only the nature of the events but also their quanty.

“In Tel Aviv, ” Tabib pots out, “there are parti for subtegori [of gays], which prov that the muny is really big. However, om the standpot of muny feelg, there are hardly any parti for gays of both sex.