The congregation has been in existence in one form or other since the mid 1970s. Keshet Shalom educates Jewish lesbians and gays on judaism, including jewish culture, history, languages, art, religion and traditions. The congregation holds monthly Kabbalat Shabbat welcoming the Sabbath services and Kiddish. It has published its own egalitarian Sedur, which combines traditional liturgy with prayers and readings of relevance to the lesbian and gay community. Other observances include the high holidays services, International Womens Day Oneg Shabbat, Israel Independence party, Pride Day Oneg Shabbat and Yom Hashua Holocaust Education Week.
Members also get together for Jewish lesbian and gay film nights, parties, dinners and more.