Ten women founded the social group that later was to become Bat-Kol. In the winter of 2005, the organization was officially established and its name was chosen. Since then, more and more women have joined Bat-Kol, and today the organization numbers more then 300 women ranging in age from 19 to over 60. The members include graduates of religious high schools for girls in outlying areas, such as Kfar Pines and Tzviya, urban religious high schools for girls like the Pelech High School in Jerusalem and even graduates of ultra-Orthodox Bais Yaakov schools. Some have set up lesbian family relations and are raising children together, while others are still in the closet. All are coping with the complexities of their choice.
Bat-Kol holds meetings on a regular basis and offers a variety of social activit