Justice, Justice, You Shall Pursue
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...Had Covid-19 Not Happened
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...
JQuarantine Update
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 –...
JQ Updates Regarding COVID-19
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,...Impact Story – She came, Shebrewed!
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...april
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