JQY

JQY JQY (Jewish Queer Youth) is a nonprofit that equips jewish queer youth to survive and thrive
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We're starting a new project, and YOU could be part of it! We are looking for unique and talented people ages 15-26, who...
06/08/2026

We're starting a new project, and YOU could be part of it! We are looking for unique and talented people ages 15-26, who are ready to share their acting chops with the world. No experience needed. The project will be shared on JQY social media platforms. Send your name, pronouns, age, and headshot to [email protected] for consideration. Must be available to travel to the NYC Times Square area. Submit your information by June 19th.

Unleash your sparkle at JQY's Bedazzling Extravaganza! Get ready to shine brighter than ever with our dazzling crafts, f...
06/08/2026

Unleash your sparkle at JQY's Bedazzling Extravaganza! Get ready to shine brighter than ever with our dazzling crafts, fun vibes, and epic memories. We'll be bedazzling everything we can get our hands on - don't miss out on the glittery magic!

This week’s Breakaway is the Trans+ group, where we’ll explore all things gender-related through schmoozing, crafting, and asking big questions. All trans, gender-questioning, or non-conforming people, and generally curious people, are welcome to join.

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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

06/07/2026

Celebrate Pride with JQY! Get ready for a Pride Party that’s full of simcha, sparkle, and just the right amount of shtick!

Join JQY for an evening of music, dancing, and fabulous fun and a special guest appearance by Drag Race superstar Brita Filter! Whether you come decked out in glitter or just ready to hang out, this is your space to celebrate community, joy, and being proudly yourself.

Come schmooze, celebrate, and make some magical memories — it’s going to be fabulous.

Walk-ins are welcome, RSVPs are preferred. Register at jqy.org/pride

This week’s parsha contains the first recorded Jewish protest for inclusion. The people who couldn’t bring the korban pe...
06/05/2026

This week’s parsha contains the first recorded Jewish protest for inclusion. The people who couldn’t bring the korban pesach (paschal sacrifice) refused to accept being excluded. They approached Moshe and boldly asked: “Why should we be left out?” (Bamidbar 9:7) Instead of saying “maybe next time,” they said “make room now.” And G-d listened.

In response to these protestors, the Torah introduces Pesach Sheni: a second Passover, created because the original system left someone behind.

This story is a reminder that when systems have left people out, we have not historically remained silent. We’ve spoken up. And we’ve celebrated when space was made for everyone.

Being told we don’t fit the mold. Being told to wait, or to hide, or that maybe next time we’ll belong – that’s not something we need to stand for. The gift of Pesach Sheni sends a clear message: if the system wasn’t built with you in mind, build something new. Not later—now.

A *second* Passover! A second chance. A radical act of inclusion. A little q***r joy, if you will, right there in the Torah.

Join us for Mural Mondays @ JQY! We are creating a Trans+ Pride Mural to be displayed in the Trans+ Closet. Design Day w...
06/04/2026

Join us for Mural Mondays @ JQY! We are creating a Trans+ Pride Mural to be displayed in the Trans+ Closet. Design Day will be a fun evening event exploring ideas and choosing images that speak to us about Trans+ Pride. Everyone is welcome! Come with your ideas, your curiosity, and your collaborative spirit as we create an art piece for the JQY Drop-In Center! Sign up at jqy.org/mural

You thought we'd let you bingo on an empty stomach? Not on our watch. Enjoy salads, charcuterie, heroes, and more. Nosh ...
06/03/2026

You thought we'd let you bingo on an empty stomach? Not on our watch. Enjoy salads, charcuterie, heroes, and more. Nosh to your heart's content while supporting LGBTQ+ Jewish youth.

Get your ticket and get in on the fun! jqy.org/bingo

Summer in New York is expensive. For one night, your drinks, dinner, entertainment, and existential Jewish guilt are all...
06/03/2026

Summer in New York is expensive. For one night, your drinks, dinner, entertainment, and existential Jewish guilt are all included!

Join us on a rooftop for Oy Vey Drag Bingo, featuring an open bar, cocktail-style dinner, skyline views, fabulous performances, prizes, and loads of q***r Jewish joy.

The best part? Every ticket supports LGBTQ+ Jewish youth through JQY's mental health and community programs.

Come thirsty, come hungry, but mostly, come ready to win!

This week's Breakaway is Disability: What the Health? where we will talk about the intersection of q***rness and disabil...
06/02/2026

This week's Breakaway is Disability: What the Health? where we will talk about the intersection of q***rness and disability and navigating the world. All are welcome!

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Join us from 6:30 pm-9:30 pm EST at 135 W 41st Street

No need to register for the 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

Coming out can look like a dramatic speech, a text sent at 2 am, a new haircut, telling one trusted friend, or just fina...
06/01/2026

Coming out can look like a dramatic speech, a text sent at 2 am, a new haircut, telling one trusted friend, or just finally being honest with yourself. There’s no “right” way to do it — what matters is what it means to you. Join us for an evening of storytelling, connection, and community as we share coming-out experiences in all their forms. Share your own coming out story, cheer others on, laugh, listen, and help create a space where every experience is welcome — whether you’ve been out forever, just came out yesterday, or are still figuring things out.

This week's Breakaway is Disability: What the Health? where we will talk about the intersection of q***rness and disability and navigating the world. All are welcome!

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Join us from 6:30 pm-9:30 pm EST at 135 W 41st Street

No need to register for the 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

What else goes in the middle?!Here’s to the full Venn diagrams of who we are — Jewish, q***r, and [insert all the other ...
05/31/2026

What else goes in the middle?!

Here’s to the full Venn diagrams of who we are — Jewish, q***r, and [insert all the other circles that make you, you]

Happy !! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️✡️🌈

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1460 Broadway
New York, NY
10036

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 9am - 5pm

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