The Spectrum Center and Ahava will be hosting representatives from Hoshen, Israel’s largest LGBT center. They are visiting the Midwest for a limited time and this is an amazing opportunity to hear them speak here at the University of Michigan!

Hoshen (the Hebrew acronym for “Education & Change”) is an independent organization that aims to integrate members of the gay community into mainstream society through educational programs, with an emphasis on tolerance, pluralism and openness. Much of their work is done through lessons and lectures given by representatives of the group, under the auspices of the Education Ministry, with an emphasis on sharing personal stories and experiences.


They will be speaking about what LGBT life is like in Israel, how progressive their laws are, and they will be sharing information about some of the studies they have done pertaining to LGBT teenagers in Israel. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A. Light refreshments will be provided.