by Anna Goodman | Feb 24, 2025 | Blog, JQ Newsletter
At JQ, we do not accept messages that undermine the dignity or belonging of our community. Guided by the Jewish value Kol Yisrael Areivim Zeh B’Zeh—the principle that all Jews are responsible for one another—we recognize that an attack on any part of our diverse...
by Anna Goodman | Feb 25, 2022 | JQ Newsletter
Dear friends, If you’re anything like me, you are holding worry, fear, and sadness as regressive anti-trans and anti-LGBTQ+ policies are taking form in Florida and Texas and could soon take effect in other states across our country. We know all too well that...
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 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...
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...