by Anna Goodman | Feb 23, 2021 | JQ Newsletter
On Sunday, February 21, JQ celebrated with more than 200 community members at our 2021 JQ Virtual Impact Awards! Our honorees enlightened us with their advocacy, allyship, and artistry that has inspired our Jewish community and made it a more inclusive, welcoming, and...
by Anna Goodman | Oct 2, 2020 | JQ Newsletter
May Per Memory Be a Blessing Rabbi RBO Bat-Or, a beloved parent, grandparent, friend, colleague, educator, LGBTQ+ activist, therapist, and founder and director emeritus of the JQ Helpline & Inclusion Services, passed away on Thursday, October 1st after a brave...
by Anna Goodman | Jun 10, 2020 | JQ Newsletter
Dear Friends, Over the past few years, we’ve heard the steady drumbeat of names, one after another, of the Black Americans who have died at the hands of law enforcement. We know these reported numbers pale in comparison to actual deaths and other injustices the...
by Anna Goodman | Apr 8, 2020 | JQ Newsletter
Dear friends, We hope you, your families, and your chosen families are all safe during these challenging times. As you have likely noticed, JQ’s transformative community-building programs, educational offerings, and support services have not just moved online –...
by Anna Goodman | Jan 7, 2020 | JQ Newsletter
From a young age, my parents instilled in me the importance of kehillah, community. In middle school, my volleyball team was my community. In high school, my youth group, BBYO. And in college, the theater department. When I moved to LA, I didn’t know anyone and for...