“My passion is building community through art because I believe in the transformative power of storytelling as a tool for self-empowerment, education and cultivating connections.” We could not be more proud of JQ International’s Trans Inclusion Committee Chair (and one of the original founders), Mr. Kalil Cohen!!! Kalil has been… Read More →

Our LGBT and Ally Taglit-Birthright Israel trip has been nothing less than inspiring. Thursday May 30th was a very big LGBT day for us. We visited Bet Dror in Neve Tzedek. This amazing place serves as a shelter for LGBT youth. At-risk or homeless youth can come for six months… Read More →

Our group is having a fantastic time in Israel! We were able to get a couple of first-hand accounts of Day 2 of the journey. Victor G. The day began really early around 7 am. We went hiking to Majrase nature reserve. It was the first time that I have hiked… Read More →

After years of hard work, we couldn’t be more thrilled to have our first West-Coast-based LGBT trip to Israel on the ground in the Holy Land! JQ International’s own Executive Director, Asher Gellis, is leading the trip in parternship with the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles’s “LA Way” program…. Read More →

We couldn’t be more proud of our fearless Executive Director, Asher Gellis. After months of work in the first-ever PresenTense LA cohort of Social Entrepreneurs, he proudly presented his work as JQ International’s leader at the culminating Launch Night on May 22nd. Check out the video of this year’s participants!… Read More →

Can’t view this? Click here Happy PRIDE! We have quite a few exciting things happening in May and June that are filling us with Pride!! As many celebrations are taking place across the country, we are participating in a couple of very exciting events that we hope you’ll join us… Read More →

We are thrilled with the success of JQ’s Annual Fundraiser called “Single de Mayo.” Single De Mayo is LA’s biggest singles event for women, and this year did not disappoint with over 300 guests in attendace. LA’s most eligible and attractive singles (and their attached friends) gathered in the backyard… Read More →

To receive JQ’s newsletter via email, Sign Up! Click here to support JQ’s work by making a tax-deductible donation today.   1. Trans Shabbat Potluck Dinner   Join JQ’s Transgender Advocacy Committee for a special Trans Shabbat Potluck Dinner hosted by Nathan and Amira at their home located at:  928 S…. Read More →

We are excited to hear that in four years JQ International’s GLBT Haggadah has been used in 17 cities and on 4 continents. This year, we received this picture taken from a seder held last week in Rome Italy. The JQ GLBT seder plate includes some special symbolic items including:… Read More →

JQ International is a non-denominational organization that is unaffiliated with any particular synagogue or sect of Judaism. This allows us to be welcoming to any LGBTQ Jew or Ally that is interested in reconnecting with the Jewish community at large. We often partner with local synagogues in order to introduce… Read More →