Impact Story – A Mother Finds Hope
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...At JQ, we are all about connections.
Dear Friends, When we connect with one another and experience the sensations of celebration, acceptance, and love, we are truly transformed. At JQ - We are all about connections... Connection of our core identities. Connection to support and resources. Connection to...Impact Story – Eli Shavalian
As a two-time staffer of Birthright, I've learned that there's no such thing as being too prepared. The action-packed ten day trips to Israel are infamous for creating intense bonds in a short amount of time. My role is to create a safe, welcoming environment for all...
Be a light for someone who needs it.
Dear Friends, December can be a weird time of year for LGBTQ + Jews and our allies. Some of us are just getting over an awkward Thanksgiving. Some of us are considering “coming out” when we visit our family in a few weeks. Some of us are creating new traditions with...Impact Story – Meet Steph Sussman
I was 14 years old when I encountered the JQ booth in 2017 at Models of Pride, the world’s largest queer youth conference. It was one of my first LGBTQ+ events ever and seeing a Jewish organization represented in a queer space was super important because I hadn’t...january
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