A child in your life—your child, student, congregant, or a friend’s child—has come out as trans. Now what?Some voices say that because more young people are identifying as trans, the child is not truly trans but is responding to peer pressure and “wokeness.” Other voices insist that the only way to be supportive is to […]
This week at the Drop-in Center: LGBTu b’Shvat seder!Come celebrate the holiday of fruits with your favorite fruity friends! Bring something weird and unique to you, and we’ll figure out how it relates to Tu B’shvat! ✡️--------------------Join us in-person from 6:30pm-9:30pm EST at our WeWork building at 135 w 41st street.No need to register for […]
Winter means ice skating with JQY! Whether you love to zoom around the rink, or inch forward clutching the side railing, we want you there! Gliding on the ice is always better with friends by your side. We will be joined by Queer Femme Hockey player extraordinaire, Simone, who will show us how to gain […]
Get acquainted with your fellow JQYers at this rapid get-to-know-you friendship event with icebreakers, tea, and delicious desserts!The Breakaway will be 'What the Health?' where participants will talk about the intersection of queerness, disability, and navigating the world. All are welcome!--------------------Join us in-person from 6:30pm-9:30pm EST at our WeWork building at 135 w 41st street.No […]
This 20s & 30s event is 21+ and free to attend.When: Tuesday, February 17, 7:00-9:00pWhere: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
Get rhyming in this poetry slam extravaganza! Work with Poet and JQY staff member, Maris, on an exciting poetry workshop. We'll learn about poem structure, bounce ideas off one another, and share our masterpieces with the group.This week's Breakaway will be Career Conversations, where we will hear from working professionals about what it is like […]
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 queerness- and vice versa-through […]
Celebrate Purim with Pride!Join us 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 […]
Come celebrate Trans Day of Visibility with our yearly Trans Bonanza! We will have an amazing pre-Pesach drag performance, fun snacks, and we'll learn how to make our own queer seder plates!--------------------Join us from 6:30pm-9:30pm EST at 135 W 41st StreetNo need to register for drop-in center, just show up! We’ll have plenty of cholov […]
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 queer youth, queer youth often struggle to […]
This week at Drop-In, explore your inner artist! We'll be working on the zine with Tali BThis week's Breakaway is FrumTalk, where we’ll create a safe and open space to explore how religion interacts with our queerness- and vice versa-through shmoozing, crafting and asking the big questions.--------------------Join us in-person from 6:30pm-9:30pm EST at our WeWork […]
Join us at the 2026 JQY Gala on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Lincoln Center’s David Rubenstein Atrium – featuring an open bar, elevated bites, and special musical performances – all in support of Jewish queer youth.We are thrilled to be honoring Tony Award-winning performer Brandon Uranowitx with the Jewish Queer Icon Award and Tony Award-winning producer Riva […]