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 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 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 | 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...