Pride Squad 2025| LGBTWORK
Proud Family, Proud Kids
In a candid, fascinating, and humor-filled lecture, Assaf Huri shares his journey – from a 12-year-old boy who came out of the closet, through his service as a combat company commander in the IDF, to establishing a proud family with his partner Zion and the birth of their twins.
The lecture offers a glimpse into the world of LGBTQ parenting, its beauty, and the challenges it brings. Assaf describes the daily interactions with society – how do you explain to kindergarten children that they have two fathers? How do you respond to questions and reactions from the environment? And how do you raise children who are confident in themselves and their family, in a world that is still learning to accept proud families?
Through personal stories, magical moments, and complex challenges, Assaf provides insights into his unique parenting journey and invites the audience to an open dialogue about acceptance, love, and equality.
Assaf Huri Ashkenazi
Assaf Huri is the CEO of Allen Carr Israel and a former co-owner of Shpagat – the focal point of LGBTQ nightlife in Tel Aviv. Alongside his successful business career, he is a proud father to twins, born through surrogacy, with his partner Zion.
In his lectures, Assaf shares his experiences as an LGBTQ parent, the challenges and encounters with educational institutions and society, and how to raise children with self-confidence and love, even when the world still struggles to define what constitutes a family. In his stories, he combines humor, emotion, and personal insights, inspiring anyone interested in parenting, family diversity, and creating an equal future.
