Shoval (organization)

Shoval - All is created for your glory, Hebrew logo

Shoval - All is created for your glory (Hebrew Synonym: שׁב"ל - שהכל ברא לכבודו) is an initiative of Jewish orthodox lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Israel that actively promotes tolerance and understanding of LGBT people within religious communities in Israel through meeting with educators. [1] It is a cooperation of gay men from Havruta, and lesbian women from Bat Kol, and is supported and promoted by these organizations.

Mission statement

Shoval promotes tolerance and understanding of LGBT people within the religious communities in Israel. Shoval's main focus is to create a safe place within the religious communities in Israel for LGBT adolescents. It provides educational programs that are directed at educators, social workers, and people that affect LGBT adolscents directly, in order to raise awareness about LGBT issues.

Core values

Shoval members hold to the following core values:

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