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JQY

JQY (Jewish Queer Youth) is a nonprofit that equips jewish queer youth to survive and thrive
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03/04/2026

“We’re thrilled to welcome such an inspiring lineup of hosts and performers to this year’s gala,” said Rachael Fried, executive director of JQY. “Their visibility and energy send a powerful message to the Jewish q***r teens and young adults we serve: you are celebrated, and you belong. At a time when young Jewish q***r people are facing growing challenges, it’s more important than ever for adults and community leaders to show up proudly on their behalf and reaffirm our commitment to helping every Jewish q***r young person live authentically.” -

Thank you for the feature.

03/04/2026

We’re so proud to introduce some more of the incredible members of our 2026 JQY Gala Host Committee!

These individuals are deeply committed to JQY’s mission of supporting and celebrating q***r Jewish youth – and to honoring our Jewish Q***r Icon, Bandon Uranowitz and JQY Trailblazer, Riva Marker. Their passion, advocacy, and generosity are helping make this year’s gala, and our work year-round, possible.

Join us on March 16 at Lincoln Center! Tickets, sponsorships, and more at JQY.ORG/GALA

02/27/2026

“You shall make sacred garments for your brother Aaron, for splendor and for beauty.”
Parshat Tetzaveh gives us the Torah’s most unapologetically extra moment. The Cohen Gadol (high priest) wasn’t just wearing robes – he was wearing custom, jewel-encrusted, divinely commissioned couture.

If the Torah had a red carpet, this would be it.

The breastplate? A statement piece with twelve stones representing the entire people.
The gold headplate? Literally engraved with “Holy to G!d.”

The robe? Royal blue, flowing, trimmed with golden bells and pomegranates so you could literally *hear* holiness coming down the runway.

But this isn’t just fashion for fashion’s sake. The Torah uses the phrase “for splendor and for beauty.” Jewish tradition calls this hidur mitzvah – the idea that we don’t just do sacred things, we beautify them. We elevate them. We invest in them. Because beauty matters.
And that feels especially resonant right now.

For many q***r people, beauty and self-expression are not shallow. They are survival. They are joy. They are a declaration of “I am here.” What we wear, how we present, the names we choose, the colors we claim – these are not distractions from holiness. They can be embodiments of it.

The Cohen Gadol didn’t shrink to serve. He showed up in full color, full presence, fully adorned.

Maybe holiness sometimes looks like prayer. And maybe sometimes it looks like walking into the room in a divinely inspired fit and refusing to dim your light.
Oscar nominations pending. 🏆

02/27/2026

We’re thrilled to announce the performers for the 2026 JQY Gala, hosted by comedian, writer, activist and celebrity auctioneer, Dana Goldberg.

This unforgettable evening will feature exclusive performances by Broadway stars Caissie Levy, Adam Kantor and more. The evening will be under the direction of Emily Maltby. Produced by Heather Shields, and Robb Nanus, and co-chaired by award winning brand strategist Duvi Stahler and Tony winning producer Rachel Sussman.

Join us March 16, at Lincoln Center as we celebrate the strength and brilliance of q***r Jewish youth and honor Jewish Q***r Icon, Brandon Uranowitz and JQY Trailblazer, Riva Marker.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you all. We'll see you there!

02/26/2026

We’re so proud to introduce some of the incredible members of our 2026 JQY Gala Host Committee!

These individuals are deeply committed to JQY’s mission of supporting and celebrating q***r Jewish youth – and to honoring our Jewish Q***r Icon, Bandon Uranowitz and JQY Trailblazer, Riva Marker. Their passion, advocacy, and generosity are helping make this year’s gala, and our work year-round, possible.

Join us on March 16 at Lincoln Center! Tickets, sponsorships, and more at JQY.ORG/GALA

02/24/2026

Celebrate Purim with Pride! Featuring a performance of 'The Actually Trans Medley' by Esther Fallick and JJ Maley.

Join JQY and Keshet for an unforgettable Jew-topia Purim Party! It will be a night of community, celebration, and fun. We will have Megillah reading, a break-fast meal, games, a photobooth, and an awesome costume contest (with prizes)! Come in your Purim best, get ready to meet new friends, enjoy great music, and celebrate in an affirming and joyful q***r space. We are so excited to partner with M.A.C. Viva Glam, who will be sending gift bags for each attendee!

This event is open to ages 13-23 and will take place in Midtown, with the exact location shared upon registration.

This project was made possible with support from It Gets Better, a nonprofit organization working to uplift, empower, and connect LGBTQ+ youth around the globe. Visit www.itgetsbetter.org.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

02/23/2026

This week's Breakaway is FrumTalk- Where we’ll create a safe and open space to explore how religion interacts with our q***rness- and vice versa-through shmoozing, crafting and asking the big questions.

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Join us from 6:30pm-9:30pm EST at 135 W 41st Street

No need to register for drop-in center, just show up! We’ll have plenty of cholov yisroel pizza and ice-breaker games to go around. For anyone ages 13-23

If you need assistance with transportation to drop-in please apply at jqy.org/travelrequest

02/23/2026

It's time to mix, match, and swap your way to the perfect Purim costume! Bring your old clothing and costumes and join us for an evening of fun and festive clothing swapping!

This weeks Breakaway is FrumTalk- Where we’ll create a safe and open space to explore how religion interacts with our q***rness- and vice versa-through shmoozing, crafting and asking the big questions.

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Join us from 6:30pm-9:30pm EST at 135 W 41st Street

No need to register for drop-in center, just show up! We’ll have plenty of cholov yisroel pizza and ice-breaker games to go around. For anyone ages 13-23

If you need assistance with transportation to drop-in please apply at jqy.org/travelrequest

02/20/2026

“They shall make for Me a sanctuary, and I will dwell among them.”

Parshat Terumah teaches us that holiness isn’t just about physical spaces – it’s about the spaces we create within ourselves and for each other. The Torah doesn’t say “I will dwell in it” (the Mishkan), but rather “I will dwell among them.” The sanctuary isn’t just a place – it’s a people.

The song “Bilvavi Mishkan Evneh” takes this even further: “In my heart, I will build a sanctuary.” What if we are the safe space we’ve been looking for? What if our hearts, our presence, and our love for each other are what make a community feel like home?

Sometimes finding a sanctuary feels impossible. But Terumah reminds us: holiness is not limited to any one place. We create it by the way we love, by the way we show up, by the way we carve out space for each other to breathe.

You are a safe space. Your presence makes room for others. Your heart is sacred.

02/19/2026

“The breadth of the Host Committee demonstrates the broad, growing support for our mission to empower Jewish q***r youth to live as their full, complete selves,” said Rachael Fried, executive director of JQY. “We look forward to celebrating our impact and raising funds to support more Jewish LGBTQ teens and young adults than ever before.”

Thank you BroadwayWorld for the feature! Read more: https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Andrew-Rannells-Caissie-Levy-More-Join-Host-Committee-for-JQY-Gala-20260213 .

02/18/2026

LGBTQ Jewish youth from Orthodox and non accepting communities often experience rejection related to their identity. Whether that rejection comes from family, friends, educators, rabbis, schools, shuls, or from religion itself, the message can feel unmistakable: you don’t fit here.

When Judaism does not seem to have room for q***r youth, q***r youth often struggle to make room for Judaism. But this outcome is not inevitable.

In this installment of Holding Complexity, we listen to q***r Jews describe how they have integrated Judaism and Jewish ritual into their lives in ways that feel meaningful, empowering, and linked to tradition.

Tune in as JQY experts Jeremy Novich, PsyD, and Rachael Fried explore what these conversations teach us about supporting LGBTQ youth and making space for Judaism as a source of wellness and meaning in their lives.

Because this event will be held via Zoom Webinar, your participation will not be seen by others attending.

02/18/2026

Introducing the new and improved JQY Life!

Adulting is hard. JQY Life is here to support you in learning some of the skills essential to becoming independent. JQY Life is for ages 17-24. Our dedicated volunteer Resource Navigators are here to assist you so you don’t have to go it alone. They can provide support in:
• Finding a Therapist
• Finding an Entry-Level Job
• Applying to College
• Opening a Bank Account (you must be 18+years)

Get started today by visiting jqy.org/life and a Resource Navigator will be assigned help you.

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