by Dionna Dash | Aug 17, 2025 | Blog, JQ Newsletter
As part of a school retreat, Molly*, 16, and her classmates stayed at a camp for a few days. The rooming situation: A small group of students were assigned to each cabin, except for one trans student, who had been taken aside and quietly asked to sleep in the camp...
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 Dionna Dash | Mar 30, 2025 | JQ Newsletter, Uncategorized
Coco Leaman has known she’s queer since she was very young. But growing up in a Modern Orthodox family and attending an all-girls Jewish high school in London, she was expected to marry a man. “There was no talk of sexuality in any sense – straight, gay, anything,”...
