Queer Shabbaton Amsterdam 2006

Queer Shabbaton Amsterdam is an annual weekend for queer Jews and offers a unique forum for discussion and meeting people from all over the world.<br> <br> In the summer of 2005 Congregation Beith Ha Chidush in Amsterdam organised its first Queer Shabbaton in Europe's hottest capital. LGBTQ Jews from all over the world came together to focus on arts, performance and politics. By means of workshops and discussions led by international authorities in various fields, participants celebrated the rich and diverse traditions in which their diverse identities are rooted. The Queer Shabbaton Amsterdam also turned out a great way to meet nice Jewish grrrzls and boyz from all over Europe, the States and Israel. Entertainment and delicious shabbat dinners played a central role during this weekend!<br> <br> This shabbaton will take place from Friday the 4th till Sunday the 6th of August 2006. Amsterdam Gay Pride will take place on Saturday and the shabbaton will offer a great framework to watch or even participate in this event. The Queer Shabbaton will be held in one of Amsterdam's oldest synagogues, the Uilenburg Synagogue. Hospitality housing for the shabbaton will be arranged.<br> <br> Participants of the Queer Shabbaton Amsterdam can take part in all workshops, lectures and other sessions. No special background, knowledge or skills are needed. Recognizing that we all come from different backgrounds and have different opinions, what is most important during this Shabbaton, is that we all feel free in what we do and respect each other and each other's opinions. This is a safe and open space, in which respect and dialogue are keywords.<br>