Keshet (organization)

Keshet Inc
FormationJuly 20, 2001 (2001-07-20)
FounderIdit Klein
Founded atJamaica Plain, Massachusetts
Merger ofJewish Mosaic: The National Center for Sexual and Gender Diversity, Keshet
Type501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
48-1278664
PurposeKeshet works for the full equality of all LGBTQ+ Jews and our families in Jewish life. We strengthen Jewish communities. We equip Jewish organizations with the skills and knowledge to build LGBTQ+ affirming communities; create spaces in which all queer Jewish youth feel seen.
HeadquartersNewton, Massachusetts
Locations
Coordinates42°18′52″N 71°06′14″W / 42.3145051°N 71.1038443°W / 42.3145051; -71.1038443
Executive Director
Jaimie Krass
Revenue$6,577,240 (2023)
Expenses$4,818,138 (2023)
Staff34 (2023)
Volunteers35 (2023)
Websitewww.keshetonline.org

Keshet (Hebrew: קשת, romanized: keshet, lit. 'rainbow') is an American nonprofit organization that advocates for the equality and inclusion of LGBTQ+ Jews and their families in Jewish communities and institutions. The organization provides training and resources to Jewish institutions to support LGBTQ+-affirming practices, offers programs for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth, and engages in advocacy related to LGBTQ+ rights in the United States.

Keshet has offices in Boston, New York City, Chicago, Florida, Texas, and the San Francisco Bay Area.