JQ connects LGBTQ+ and ally Jews through meaningful programs and events.
ABOUT JQ COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
JQ’s community programs offer the opportunity to connect with other LGBTQ+ Jews and allies through Shabbat dinners, holiday celebrations, and other identity enriching activities, providing a unique space for vulnerability and peer-to-peer connection, all while combating adversity, promoting leadership, and celebrating queer Jewish life.
We understand that there are a multitude of different communities within our LGBTQ+ Jewish community, and have created unique programming specifically geared towards those identities. See below to explore the different options of programming you can get involved with.
Got Guys?
Geared towards and created for Gay and Bisexual Jewish Men.
Shebrew
Geared towards and created for Lesbian/Queer Jewish womxn.
TimTum
Geared towards Transgender, Nonbinary, and Gender Nonconforming Jews.
LGBTQ+ Orthodox Group
Geared towards Orthodox or formally
Orthodox identifying LGBTQ+ Jews.
Persian Pride
Geared towards LGBTQ+ Persian Jews & allies.
Holidays & Special Events
Geared towards all LGBTQ+ Jews to celebrate Jewish holidays and unique events throughout the year.
All of JQ’s community programs are open to ALL individuals no matter what identity enriching category it may fall under. JQ’s leadership and staff, organizational policies and communications, and program content will not tolerate hate speech, calls for violence or harm, or discrimination against individuals based on their identities whether in person, online, or on social media. This includes Jews of color, interfaith relationships, age, ability, denomination, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, relationship status, family structure, race, ethnicity, Jewish literacy, religion, immigration status, nationality, level of observance, education, economic status, socio-economic status, employment, and political affiliations.
To learn more about JQ’s policies, please visit our Terms and Conditions page.
VOLUNTEER WITH JQ
We are reimagining what it means to volunteer with JQ. Through our new JQommunity Volunteer Program, we are prioritizing engagement and appreciation with new training, new materials, and new opportunities for volunteers to connect, learn, and thrive. Click below if you’re interested in supporting our community events, lending pro-bono professional skills to our organization, or speaking on behalf of JQ on panels. We would love to work with you!
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JQ is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate and strengthen queer Jewish life through community building, educational programs, and support services creating a joyful and healthy future for LGBTQ+ Jews and their loved ones.
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