Pride ‘23. We’re building a culture where everybody belongs. In June and all year long.
“We’re taking this opportunity to recognize and cherish every moment, beautiful and challenging. Our very existence as queer folks and allies is an act of courageous authenticity and a gift not to be taken for granted.”
Friday 6.16
Pride Shabbat
#RainbowChallahRealness. We’re so proud to partner with JQ year round — and were thrilled to again for our annual Shabbat full of queer Jewish joy, hosted with Temple Israel of Hollywood and featuring Avital Ash, Sam Salar, and cantor Livinya Karr.
More gatherings
Sunday 6.4 in WeHo People have the power! Create a sign, help decorate JQ’s float, and march down Santa Monica Boulevard in WeHo's iconic parade — or chow down on bagels and lox and mimosas with queer Jews and allies as we watch the parade from a safe and welcoming space. See snaps from the day here!
Friday 6.23 in Pico-Robertson Join OneTable, Repair the World L.A., and JQ for more Pride Shabbat! With Legally Queer founder Sam Salar — a queer Persian Jew dedicated to securing safe legal representation for the LGBTQIA+ community.
June 2, 9, 16, 23 + 30 OneTable wants to empower you to bring even more joy and elevation to your Friday nights. Become a host, welcome old + new friends to your table, and explore resources (and a special promo code for MINNA home goods) to inspire you and your guests.
Sunday 6.25 on Zoom At The Well’s monthly circles for women and nonbinary folks are inspired by the Jewish rituals of Rosh Chodesh — ancient traditions that mark each new moon. This Tammuz, folks who identify as trans, nonbinary, or gender-questioning are welcome to join this affirming and strengthening experience.
“I feel really, really grateful to have all of these identities. I feel like a badass.”
—Jay Nemanpour
“Finding people like me was amazing. It showed me that I could be my whole self as a Jew in a queer space and a queer person in a Jewish space.”
—Trudy Morse
Resources + support
Whether you're Jewish or not, part of the LGBTQIA+ community, or an ally, JQ's helpline is here for you — from mental health counseling and legal aid to food insecurity and job assistance.
JQ's resource manual is full of organizations, services, and info addressing a wide range of needs with loving + affirming care.
The CA vs. Hate network is a non-emergency, multilingual hotline for reporting hate crimes. Anonymous reports can be made by calling
833.866.4283 (weekdays 9 am–6 pm) or online at any time.
The Ezra Network offers free, one-on-one advising with a professional, and our community resource guide is a self-help directory of every kind of resource — mental health, financial assistance, tenant rights, and more.
The future of queer Jewish L.A.