by Dionna Dash | Jul 9, 2025 | Blog, JQ Newsletter
Creating inclusive Jewish spaces for LGBTQ+ people doesn’t happen in isolation. It demands that allies become advocates. That they walk away from the sidelines and step into the spotlight. Enter the JQ Advocates Program, a one-of-a-kind leadership opportunity...
by Dionna Dash | Jul 8, 2025 | Blog, JQ Newsletter
This Pride Month, JQ created joyful spaces for LGBTQ+ Jews and allies to come together in celebration and community. From storytelling to high-energy parades to Shabbatot filled with spirit, we embraced the fullness of who we are, together as one.Whether you danced in...
by Dionna Dash | May 14, 2025 | Blog, JQ Newsletter
May is Jewish American Heritage Month, or JAHM, a reminder to honor the contributions of Jewish communities across the country. And in Los Angeles, a city known for its diversity and creative spirit, some of the most inspiring changemakers are queer Jewish...
by Shana Medel | Apr 8, 2025 | Blog, JQ Newsletter
The JQ Impact Awards of 2025 was a grand celebration of LGBTQ+ Jews and allies, carrying on a legacy of recognizing those committed to inclusivity. We transformed Sinai Temple into a red carpet experience, welcoming nearly 200 longtime allies, new friends, and leaders...
by Shana Medel | Feb 25, 2025 | Blog, JQ Newsletter
There’s a helpline made for LGBTQ+ Jews — and it’s reachable by text, call, and email. The JQ Helpline is the only US resource and support line dedicated to serving LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies. Completely free and always confidential. Messages are fielded by our...
by Anna Goodman | Feb 24, 2025 | Blog, JQ Newsletter
At JQ, we do not accept messages that undermine the dignity or belonging of our community. Guided by the Jewish value Kol Yisrael Areivim Zeh B’Zeh—the principle that all Jews are responsible for one another—we recognize that an attack on any part of our diverse...
