Lego Building at the Drop-in Center
2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York)
Drop in, grab some bricks, and let your imagination run wild! Whether you’re crafting a tiny queer utopia, designing the gayest spaceship ever, or just vibing with colorful chaos, there’s space for your creativity here. No rules, no pressure—just good company, good bricks, and a whole lot of queer joy.
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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

Party Game Night at The Drop-in Center
2025-05-15 18:30 - 21:30
Get ready for a night of friendly competition! Join us at the Drop-in Center for a lively game night featuring Fishbowl—a fast-paced mix of charades, wordplay, and guessing games. Whether you’re a seasoned player or new to the game, it’s the perfect chance to connect with others, show off your creativity, and enjoy some classic game night fun.
——————–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

Celebrate Israel Parade 2025
2025-05-18 11:30 - 16:00
Join A Wider Bridge, Eshel and JQY as part of the LGBTQ+ Cluster in the Celebrate Israel Day Parade on Sunday, May 18 in NYC.

LGBTQ Children in Orthodox Day Schools- Panel
2025-05-18 20:00 - 21:30
Hear Dr. Jeremy Novich, Clinical Director of JQY, speak on the critical need for LGBTQ inclusion in Orthodox Day Schools.

2025 JQY Gala
2025-05-19 18:30 - 22:00
JQY’s annual gala is a premier fundraising event supporting at-risk Jewish LGBTQ youth, providing life-saving community, resources, and crisis support. Hosted in one of New York’s most iconic venues, this evening brings together leaders, allies, and changemakers for a meaningful and celebratory experience that fuels our mission.
Funds raised from the gala directly support JQY’s programs, including free mental health services, community events, and critical support for LGBTQ youth in need.

20s and 30s Game Night
2025-05-27 18:30 - 20:30
Get ready for Pride with some board games and pizza! Join JQY and Eshel for a fun game night at the JQY office. We’ll play games, have dinner, and chat about our Pride plans. This event is for people in their 20s and 30s. We’ll have board games but if you have a favorite, bring your own!

Spa Night at the Drop-in Center
2025-05-29 18:30 - 21:30
This week’s drop-in is all about kicking back and unwinding with your favorite people. Treat yourself to a mini spa day with us! We’ll have face masks ready, a soothing spa atmosphere, and a fun, relaxing activity planned. It’s the perfect chance to de-stress, connect with friends, and leave feeling refreshed. You deserve to be pampered, so don’t miss out on this cozy and calming drop-in event!
——————–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

Drop-in Center
2025-06-05 18:30 - 21:30
Want to secretly push an agenda on a very large audience? Do it with jokes on television! Comedy writing is by far the most cowardly way to speak truth to power, so come learn how one clown did it during three very different presidential administrations!
——————–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

Cupcake Decorating at the Drop-in Center
2025-06-12 18:30 - 21:30
Celebrate Pride with sprinkles and sweetness! Join us at the JQY Drop-In Center for Rainbow Cupcake Decorating — a chance to get creative, connect with friends, and make something deliciously queer. All supplies (and vibes) provided! ——————–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

Yankees Legacy of Pride Night
2025-06-16 19:00 - 21:00
Join JQY for a fun night at the ballpark! The Yankees are hosting Legacy of Pride night on Monday, June 16, for the Yankees-Angels game.
Pride Night ticket includes a Yankees pride baseball cap and a $15 food/drink voucher (redeemable at the kosher food stands)
Every ticket supports JQY, a lifeline for LGBTQ+ Jewish youth. Step up to the plate and join a group of fellow JQY fans—enjoy the game, connect with new friends, and help us hit a home run for a cause that counts.

Coming Out Stories with Malka Wallick at the Drop-in Center
2025-06-19 18:30 - 21:30
Coming out can mean so many things, but what is most important is what it means to you.
Join us for a chance to tell your story or help create a safe and supportive space for others to tell theirs. This is a great opportunity to get to know and connect with friends, new and old.
We’ll also be celebrating all of our June birthdays! ——————–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

Early Summer Walk
2025-06-22 13:00 - 15:00
On Sunday, June 22nd at 1:00 PM, explore the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. The flowers are obviously slaying for pride month! To start, we’ll meet Tali B. outside of the Eastern Parkway Entrance, and take a walk through the Botanical Gardens. After this, we’ll head to Prospect Park and make signs for the Pride Parade, which is on the Sunday right after! This event is for ages 13–23 who identify as Trans+ or are curious about gender and the natural world. Not sure if this describes you? Come hang out and see what it’s about—we’d love to have you join us!

Pride Party & Graduation at the Drop-in Center
2025-06-26 18:30 - 21:30
Congratulations to our graduates! Whether you’re finishing school or moving on from JQY, we’re so proud of you. Join us at Drop-In for a graduation celebration and a Pride party—complete with cake, party games, and fun times all around!
——————–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

Jew York Pride Brunch & Parade
2025-06-29 09:00 - 16:00
Join us for a festive community bagel brunch and/or march with our contingent in the Heritage of Pride NYC Pride March!
Amid escalating attacks on LGBTQ+ rights, especially the rights of trans and nonbinary youth, as well as rising antisemitism, the ability to gather in affirming, joyful community as LGBTQ+ Jews is crucial. Please use the link above to register for the bagel brunch, joining our contingent for the Pride March, or both!
Jew York Pride is one of the only Pride Sunday events accessible to youth and families – we look forward to celebrating our full selves with you!
Registration is mandatory for security purposes. Location will be shared with registrants the week of the event.
A generous thank you to the sponsoring organizations Keshet, Eshel, and the Marlene Mayerson JCC of Manhattan and to our co-sponsors: 92nd Street Y, Ansche Chesed, Avodah, B’nai Jeshurun, Congregation Beth Elohim, Congregation Rodeph Sholom, Footsteps, the Grad Network: Powered by Columbia/Barnard Hillel, JAFI, JCC Harlem, JCRC of NY, Jewish Theological Seminary of America, Kehillat Harlem, NFTY, Repair the World – NYC, SAJ, Sephardic Mizrahi Q Network, Temple Emanu-el Streicker Cultural Center, and USY.

When All of the Above Isn't Enough: Processing the New York Mayoral Race- Virtual
2025-07-01 19:30 - 21:00
As the NYC mayoral race shifts from the primaries to the general election season, many in the Jewish community and in the queer community are experiencing and sharing strong reactions. Being queer and Jewish can make for a complex set of reactions. JQY is here for you!

Join us for a processing conversation to get and give support around the election. All feelings are welcome. You do not need to live in or near NYC to participate in this online discussion.

This event is for ages 13-23.

Karaoke & July Birthdays at the Summer Drop-in Center
2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00
——————–Join us from 6:00-8:00 PM 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

Headshots with Michael Kushner at the Summer Drop-in Center
2025-07-24 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at the JQY Summer Drop-in Center for a special night of headshots with the fabulous Michael Kushner! Michael is a queer multi-hyphenate artist, actor, photographer, and creator of Queerology: The Podcast, known for capturing the beauty, authenticity, and magic of LGBTQ+ folks just being themselves. Whether you need a fresh photo for school, auditions, job apps—or just want to feel seen and celebrated—this is your chance to shine in front of the camera. Come as you are and leave with a portrait that captures your power, your pride, and your personality. Pizza, friends, and queer joy included!
——————–Join us from 6:00-8:00 PM 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

Bedazzling & August Birthdays at the Summer Drop-in Center
2025-08-07 18:00 - 20:00
Get ready to sparkle—literally! Join us at the JQY Drop-in Center for a night of all things shiny, glittery, and totally you. We’ll have rhinestones, gems, fabric markers, and all the supplies you need to bedazzle your clothes, bags, water bottles, or whatever needs a little extra shimmer. Come hang out, get crafty, and leave with something that shines just as bright as you do.
——————–Join us from 6:00-8:00 PM 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

Collage Expression at the Summer Drop-in Center
2025-08-14 18:00 - 20:00
Join us at the Drop-in Center for an evening of creativity and self-expression with artist Peter Shamah! We’ll explore identity, memory, and joy through the art of collage. We’ll bring together Jewish and queer pieces of ourselves to create something beautiful. No art experience needed; just bring your full self. ️✨
——————–Join us from 6:00-8:00 PM 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

Aiden & Yosef Sheva Brachot at the Summer Drop-in Center
2025-08-21 18:00 - 20:00
Mazel Tov Aiden & Yosef! We’re throwing a fabulous Sheva Brachot celebration at the Drop-in Center in honor of our beloved JQY fam, Aiden and Yosef! Join us for blessings, laughter, and simcha as we lift them up with love, community, and a little sparkle. ✨
——————–Join us from 6:00-8:00 PM 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

Rainbow Waffles & Ice Cream Sundaes at the Summer Drop-in Center
2025-09-04 18:00 - 20:00
Rainbow Waffles & Ice Cream Sundaes?! Yes, please!Come get your sweet on at the Drop-in Center with DIY sundaes, waffle magic, and toppings as extra as we are. Whether you’re here for the sprinkles, the syrup, or just the company, we’ve got you covered.
——————–Join us from 6:00-8:00 PM 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

Open House for Parents & Professionals
2026-09-02 17:12
Join us for JQY’s Open House for Parents and Professionals on Monday, September 8 in NYC. This is a chance to meet our staff, tour the Drop-in Center, and learn how we can partner with you in supporting the wellbeing of LGBTQ youth. Whether you’re looking for guidance, resources, or simply a listening ear, our team is ready to walk alongside you.

Josh & Richard Sheva Brachot at the at the Summer Drop-in Center
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00
Mazel tov, Josh & Richard! This week at the Drop-in Center, we’re throwing a Sheva Brachot celebration for our newly married friends. Come for the joy, the blessings, and of course… the snacks!
——————–Join us from 6:00-8:00 PM 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

Jessica Kirson & Friends Stand Up for JQY
2026-09-02 17:12
Join comedy powerhouse Jessica Kirson and a lineup of her hilarious friends for an unforgettable night of laughter – all to support Jewish Queer Youth (JQY). Proceeds from the evening will help JQY provide free therapy and life-saving resources to LGBTQ Jewish youth from non-accepting communities. Come for the laughs, stay for the impact!

Rosh Hashana Shiur at the Summer Drop-in Center
2025-09-18 18:00 - 20:00
Start your new year with insight, reflection, and community. Join us for a special Rosh Hashana shiur where we’ll explore themes of renewal, identity, and hope—through a queer-affirming Jewish lens. All backgrounds and questions are welcome. Let’s enter 5786 together. ✡️
——————–Join us from 6:00-8:00 PM 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

20s & 30s Cider and Schmooze with Eshel
2026-09-02 17:12
Make mar Cheshvan mar no more! Join us for some post-Tishrei rest and relaxation after this busy holiday season. Decompress with the assistance of apple cider, donuts, and other fall-themed treats and transition out the High Holidays and Sukkot with friends old and new! This event is free to attend.

Rainbow Challah Bake at the Drop-in Center
2026-09-02 17:12
The Drop-in Center is back, and we’re kicking things off with a Rainbow Challah Bake! Join us as we reconnect over colorful dough, laughter, and the smell of fresh-baked challah. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or just here for the vibes, it’s a perfect way to start the season with warmth and pride.
——————–Join us in-person from 6:30pm-9:30pm EST at our WeWork building at 135 w 41st street.
No need to register for Drop-in Center, just show up! We’ll have plenty of pizza and icebreaker games to go around. For anyone ages 13-23.
If you need assistance with transportation to Drop-in, please apply at jqy.org/travelrequest

Mezuzah Decorating at the Drop-in Center
2026-09-02 17:12
Join us for Craft Night — a cozy evening to get creative, make something fun, and connect with friends. Whether you love painting, DIY projects, or just want to try something new, there’s a place for you to unwind, laugh, and let your imagination shine. ✂️️
——————–Join us in-person from 6:30pm-9:30pm EST at our WeWork building at 135 w 41st street.
No need to register for Drop-in Center, just show up! We’ll have plenty of pizza and icebreaker games to go around. For anyone ages 13-23.
If you need assistance with transportation to Drop-in, please apply at jqy.org/travelrequest

Fall Walk and Craft
2025-11-03 00:00
Explore Prospect Park during peak foliage and take home a DIY art project to commemorate your walk. We’ll be making individualized fall leaf impressions as colorful, queer keepsakes. We’ll be meeting Greta and Tali B. outside the Grand Army Plaza Entrance and will head out on a serene fall walk through Prospect Park. We’ll explore how autumn and the passing of the seasons can teach us about ourselves and the world around us. Then, we’ll find a leafy spot to memorialize the objects we’ve collected along our walk.This event is for ages 13–23 who identify as Trans+ or are curious about gender and the natural world. Not sure if this describes you? Come hang out and see what it’s about—we’d love to have you join us!

Sephardi & Mizrahi Jewish Trivia at the Drop-in Center
2025-11-06 18:30 - 21:30
This week at Drop-In, to celebrate Sephardi-Mizrahi Heritage Month, we will be joined by Ruben Shiminov from the Sephardi-Mizrahi Q Network! We will learn about the intersections of all these identities and enjoy some Bukharian treats.
This weeks Breakaway is Name Change Clinic with Cardozo OUTlaw where JQYers will have assistance with filling out the documentation for legal name and gender marker changes and get notarization of the documents.——————–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
