Drop by our Drop-in Center

JQY is proud to have launched New
York's first and only LGBTQ Jewish drop-in center!

Learn more

The JQY App

An interactive virtual resource connecting you to the global Jewish
queer community with multiple groups for youth, parents, educators,
and mental health professionals.

Download now!

SHARE YOUR SIMCHA

Are you having a queer simcha that you want to share with the JQY
community? 

Share your simcha here!

Support JQY

Be it through donating your time,
expertise, money, space, or resources, your contribution can make a
huge difference in the life of someone who needs it most. 

Make a Difference

Our Impact in 2022

Find out more about what we accomplished in 2022 and read some of
our 2022 highlights

Download our 2022 Impact Report

Receive funding for events on your campus!

Are you spearheading a queer/Jewish event on your college campus?
Apply for JQYU funding here.

Apply here

JQY Pride Store

Check out our new JQY pride swag today!

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Upcoming JQY Events

New events are happening all the
time! Check out our calendar to find out more! 

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Get Immediate help

If you are thinking about suicide, harming yourself, or fear for your physical safety, you need immediate help. Please reach out to one of these resources, available 24/7.

Trevor Project:
866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline:
877-565-8860
LifeNet (NYC):
800-543-3638
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
800-273-8255
Call 911
or visit the nearest emergency room
JQY Warmline:
If this is not an emergency, call or text the JQY Warm Line at 551-JQY-HOPE (551-579-4673) and one of our licensed mental health professionals will follow up within 24 hours.

Our Mission

JQY (Jewish Queer Youth) supports and empowers LGBTQ Jewish youth with a special focus on teens and young adults from Orthodox, Chassidic, and Sephardi/Mizrahi communities. JQY fights to ensure the emotional and physical health and safety of this population. Our goal is for all these individuals to know: You are a valued member of the Jewish community and you are not alone.

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