by Anna Goodman | Dec 9, 2019 | JQ Newsletter
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...
by Anna Goodman | Nov 26, 2019 | JQ Newsletter
Rav Oprah says one of the keys to her success is writing down what she is thankful for at the end of each day. In the talmud, a different Rav suggests that of all the things for which one could be grateful, the simple ability to be grateful is the most...
by Anna Goodman | Apr 17, 2019 | JQ Newsletter
Dear Friends, I am writing today still aglow with the warmth of the 2019 JQ Awards Brunch this past Sunday! It was truly a spectacular celebration and we wanted to share a few highlights with you. Our JQ honorees gave incredibly moving speeches highlighting their...
by Anna Goodman | Apr 3, 2019 | JQ Newsletter
April is here, and with it, JQ’s annual opportunity to celebrate some of the inspiring people in the LGBTQ+ and ally Jewish community who devote their time, energy, creativity, and resources to ensuring that the world is a safer, more nurturing, and more...
by Anna Goodman | Dec 17, 2018 | JQ Newsletter, Uncategorized
What a year! As we prepare to usher in 2019, the JQ Board and Professional Team feel blessed and honored. Blessed with the amazing education and support services we have brought to the Jewish community and honored at the number of LGBTQ+ Jews and allies who have...
by Anna Goodman | Sep 17, 2018 | JQ Newsletter
Dear Friends, At JQ’s annual Rosh Hashanah Shabbat, I had an opportunity to reflect with the JQ family on who we are as a community and the transformative work we do together every day. What I heard over and over again from our community is that JQ is a force. JQ has...