Freak Flag: Israel's secret & sordid gay spots

Contents:

• ISRAEL’S BT GAY & GAY-IENDLY BARS AND FéS
• FREAK FLAG: ISRAEL'S SECRET & SORDID GAY SPOTS
• THE GAY-FRIENDLIT CI ISRAEL
• ISRAEL'S GAY SCENE THRIV UNEXPECTED PLAC
• TOP 10 GAY BAR HAIFA

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.

FREAK FLAG: ISRAEL'S SECRET & SORDID GAY SPOTS

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. 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.

THE GAY-FRIENDLIT CI ISRAEL

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.

ISRAEL'S GAY SCENE THRIV UNEXPECTED PLAC

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.

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.

TOP 10 GAY BAR HAIFA

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. Won't Move Hassled Gay Tenant Israeli Schools Don't Reach Out to Gays Dana Internatnal: 'I Am Israeli Cher' Gay Pri Central to Israel Pilgrimag When Gay Haredi Men Marry Women First JCC-affiliated LGBT Group Viss Israel A Same-sex Couple? 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.