JQ International

JQ International The heart of queer Jewish life, education, and support.

JQ’s programs and services address the community-building, educational, and wellness needs of our intersectional community, providing vital opportunities for all LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies to connect, learn, and thrive. JQ Mission Statement: JQ celebrates the lives of LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies by transforming Jewish communities, and ensuring inclusion through community building, educational p

rograms, and support and wellness services. JQ Vision Statement: JQ envisions a world where all LGBTQ+ Jews feel a strong sense of self, pride, and community - a place where LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies are supported by communities that embrace their identities and celebrate their unique gifts. History: Established in 2004, JQ International was born out of an urgent need our CEO, Asher Gellis, felt and saw in the Los Angeles community - there was no space for LGBTQ+ Jewish folks to feel connected to one another, to their faith, and to their intersectional identities. What started as a dedicated individual planning safe and affirming community events grew into a powerful organization dedicated to uplifting queer Jewish joy and creating a more inclusive future for all LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies.

The JQ Helpline is a critical first step toward finding support, resources, and a community that truly understands. Whet...
06/03/2026

The JQ Helpline is a critical first step toward finding support, resources, and a community that truly understands. Whether someone needs a referral for an affirming mental health provider or help finding a welcoming space, our team is there.

Operating the Helpline requires rigorous training and accessible infrastructure. A gift of $54 directly funds an hour of dedicated, compassionate response time on our Helpline, ensuring someone is always there to answer a call, text, or email.

🔗 Support our vital services today. Donate now at www.jqinternational.org/donate

Pride Month is full. Full of joy, full of noise, full of moments worth showing up for. On June 13, we’re carving out one...
06/03/2026

Pride Month is full. Full of joy, full of noise, full of moments worth showing up for. On June 13, we’re carving out one evening to slow down and be with our people. 🕯️

Join JQ, Ikar, and Keshet in Mid-City at 7:30 PM — grab a drink, hear JQ CEO Asher Gellis and Keshet CEO Jaimie Krass in conversation about leading LGBTQ Jewish organizations right now, and close the night together with a Community Pride Havdalah.

JQ Leadership Award Honoree Lindsey Horvath perfectly captured the weight of this moment: "Right now, simply existing bo...
06/01/2026

JQ Leadership Award Honoree Lindsey Horvath perfectly captured the weight of this moment: "Right now, simply existing boldly often requires an unfair amount of bravery, but no one should have to endure that alone."

It takes immense resources and dedication to build programs that change lives. Your unrestricted gifts allow us to innovate and show up where we are needed most. A contribution of $100 provides the operational backing needed to expand our reach and support more individuals in need.

🔗 Let’s keep this momentum going!
Support our work at www.jqinternational.org/donate

Shabbat Shalom from JQ! ✨ You — q***r, Jewish, beautifully and fully yourself — are a blessing to this world. This Shabb...
05/29/2026

Shabbat Shalom from JQ! ✨ You — q***r, Jewish, beautifully and fully yourself — are a blessing to this world. This Shabbat, we celebrate YOU. The courage it takes to show up. The joy you bring to our community. The future you're helping us build together. Rest up. Shabbat is here.

Open bar, bagels, lox, AC, great music, and the WeHo Pride Parade going right outside the window — JQ’s Pride Brunch on ...
05/28/2026

Open bar, bagels, lox, AC, great music, and the WeHo Pride Parade going right outside the window — JQ’s Pride Brunch on June 7 is genuinely the move and we will not be taking questions about it. Come celebrate Pride Sunday with your community in West Hollywood in the most comfortable and delicious way possible. $45 — link in bio. 🥂🏳️‍🌈✡️

The streets of West Hollywood are calling, and we are answering. On June 7th, JQ International is marching in the WeHo P...
05/26/2026

The streets of West Hollywood are calling, and we are answering. On June 7th, JQ International is marching in the WeHo Pride Parade and we want YOU there with us — dressed up, loud, proud, and representing the q***r Jewish community in the biggest LGBTQ+ parade in Los Angeles. Every marcher walks away with a free Heated Jewry Pride t-shirt and a free spot at our Pride Brunch right after the march, because we take care of our people. Registration is free with a suggested donation of $54 — link in bio, come march with us. 🏳️‍🌈✡️

Pride Month is almost here, and we are still buzzing from the incredible energy of the Impact Awards! 🌈✨As JQ Founder & ...
05/25/2026

Pride Month is almost here, and we are still buzzing from the incredible energy of the Impact Awards! 🌈✨
As JQ Founder & CEO Asher Gellis recently shared: "In a time where our community feels targeted, simply being authentic requires immense courage. But you don't have to do it alone when you have your friends and community at JQ."
When you support JQ, you are funding the daily operations that make our community a sanctuary. A gift of $36, $180, or $500 fuels our vital work year-round, ensuring we have the resources to keep our doors open and our programs running.
🔗 Make your Pride gift today at www.jqinternational.org/donate and fuel our vital work year-round!

As we welcome Shabbat, we pause to celebrate the beauty of who we are, our full, whole, beloved selves. At JQ, every Fri...
05/22/2026

As we welcome Shabbat, we pause to celebrate the beauty of who we are, our full, whole, beloved selves. At JQ, every Friday reminds us why we do this work: so that every LGBTQ+ Jew can rest in a community where they truly belong.

✨ Chag Sameach! On Shavuot, we remember that the Torah was given to all of us, every one of us. At JQ, we believe that t...
05/20/2026

✨ Chag Sameach! On Shavuot, we remember that the Torah was given to all of us, every one of us. At JQ, we believe that truth deeply: every LGBTQ+ Jew deserves a place at the table, in the community, and in the story of our people. Wishing you a holiday filled with sweetness, connection, and pride. 🏳️‍🌈✡️

We mourn the devastating loss of life at the Islamic Center of San Diego. As a people who know the trauma of targeted vi...
05/19/2026

We mourn the devastating loss of life at the Islamic Center of San Diego. As a people who know the trauma of targeted violence, we stand in full solidarity with our Muslim neighbors and condemn this Islamophobic attack without reservation. No one should ever fear for their life in a place of worship. Our hearts go out to all who are suffering, and our commitment to building a world of safety and belonging for every person remains unwavering.e

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