In this week’s parsha we learn about shmita—the sabbatical year where the land is given time to rest and rejuvenate. Even the earth gets a break, because growth doesn’t happen without restoration. 🌱

At JQY, we believe people deserve the same. Queer Jewish youth are constantly navigating a world that asks them to explain, justify, and prove themselves. But rest isn’t laziness—it’s sacred. Healing is holy. And taking a moment to breathe might just be the most revolutionary thing of all.

So this week, take a cue from the crops. Let yourself rest. You don’t have to be “on” all the time. You’re allowed to be soft, still, and yes—sleep-pea. 💚🌈