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 Admin | May 4, 2020 | JQ Newsletter
Dear Friends, I would be remiss if I didn’t take this opportunity to reflect on today, what was supposed to happen in the world of JQ, and how it has affected the organization. Tonight, Sunday, May 3rd, was supposed to be JQ’s Impact Awards Dinner, JQ’s annual...
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 Admin | Mar 16, 2020 | JQ Newsletter
Dear Friends, Like most of you, in recent days JQ’s Board of Governors and professional staff have been focused on the news of the evolving COVID-19 epidemic. This hits close to home for all of us. As a community-based organization with gatherings, celebrations,...
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...
by Anna Goodman | Dec 27, 2019 | JQ Newsletter
Our second child is five years old and embodies all things sparkly pink and purple. This kid is very unconstrained by traditional gender expressions; he does ballet, loves his dresses and also loves Lego building and computer games. Despite his delicious and colorful...