Israel celebrates LGBT culture in Bay Area

The Consulate General of Israel has joined forces with a variety of Bay Area organizations to present a monthlong series of events celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender arts and culture.

Out in Israel continues through April 29 with films, dance performance, theater, lectures, panel discussions, music and a weekend retreat for LGBT Jews, their partners and friends.

According to a consulate spokesman, this is the first time that another country has sponsored an LGBT cultural event in the United States.

It’ll be interesting to see if the Christian Conservatives will show up in solidarity.