Nehirim was a national community of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBTQ) Jews, families, students and allies that was founded in 2004.
[6][3] The name comes from the Hebrew word Zohar, referring to the lights of heaven and rainbow colors seen at sunset.
[7] Its goal was to create and foster a more just and inclusive world based on the values of the Jewish tradition.
[10] Nehirim retreats offered a means for LGBT Jews and their families to connect, learn, and grow together.
[21] Nehirim's first retreat for LGBT rabbis, rabbinic pastors, cantors, and students was held in 2014 in San Francisco.