September's JQY Meeting: High Holiday Edition! 09/11/14

Hey Everyone,

It's that time of the month again :-)

What: September's JQY Meeting!

When: Thursday, September 11th, 8:30-10:30

Where: The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave. and 76th St. New York, NY 10023.

This month's topic: High Holy Days: an LGBT Survival Guide

This month we will have a round table conversation about our thoughts and feelings on the upcoming high holidays. Are you excited for Rosh Hashona and Yom Kippur...or are you dreading them? How have they been in the past? Will this year be different, Why? Join us as we swap stories, vent emotions and share tips on not just surviving the upcoming holidays but enjoying them too.

Suggested donation: $3, and of course, we will be serving refreshments before, after, and during the meeting... :)

JQY meetings take place on the 2nd Thursday of every month at the JCC of Manhattan. The meetings are aimed at members aged 17-30, and are on a different topic every month.

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for meeting topics, or if you would like to lead a discussion for a certain topic or month, feel free to email me: admin.jqyouth@gmail.com

Hope to see you all there! This is a great opportunity for all the new
members to come down and meet everyone in person!

Best,
Mordechai

JQY LGBT Jewish Teen and College Summer Kosher BBQ in the Park! 8/10/14

JQY LGBT Jewish Teen and College Summer Kosher BBQ in the Park!

This Sunday, Aug 10th, 2014, 3-6pm

For Location, Message Justin Spiro Lcsw
Justin.Spiro@gmail.com
Spread The Word!
Come meet other LGBTQ High School and College-Age people in the JQY community! The BBQ is open to ALL LGBTQ Jews ages 14 to 22. We'll have burgers, hot dogs, and lots of fun! All food will be kosher, and we'll have vegetarian food available upon request. Please RSVP so we know how much food to get!

For those concerned about privacy, this event is completely private and can only be seen by people I invite. Let me know if you have a friend you would like me to invite!

$5 suggested donation

August JQY Meeting!!! 08/14/2014

Hey Everyone,

It's time again for our monthly JQY meeting!
What: August's JQY Meeting!

When: Thursday, August 14th, 8:30-10:30

Where: The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave. and 76th St. New York, NY 10023.

This month's topic: V'Ahavta - an Israeli film about homosexuality in Orthodox society

This month Justin Spiro will screen the film V'Ahavta and then facilitate a discussion on the movie's themes of reparative therapy, coming out, self-acceptance, and reconciling one's faith and sexuality. What did the film maker intend to teach us through the film? Do we agree with the message? Join us for another lively and interesting discussion.

Suggested donation: $3, and of course, we will be serving refreshments before, after, and during the meeting... :)

JQY meetings take place on the 2nd Thursday of every month at the JCC of Manhattan. The meetings are aimed at members aged 17-30, and are on a different topic every month.
If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for meeting topics, or if you would like to lead a discussion for a certain topic or month, feel free to email me: admin.jqyouth@gmail.com

Hope to see you all there! This is a great opportunity for all the new
members to come down and meet everyone in person!

Best,
Mordechai

July's JQY Meeting!!! 7/10/14

July's JQY Meeting!

Thursday, July 10th, 8:30-10:30

The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave. and 76th St. New York, NY 10023.

This month's topic: Pride and Modesty: Values in conflict?

This month our very own Jeremy Novich will facilitate a discussion on pride and modesty.  What do these concepts mean to us? Is it possible to be proud  of ones sexual identity and value modesty at the same time? What would that look like? Join us as we discuss how to navigate these issues in what is sure to be a lively and interesting discussion. 

Suggested donation: $3, and of course, we will be serving refreshments before, after, and during the meeting... :)

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for meeting topics, or if you would like to lead a discussion for a certain topic or month, feel free to email me: admin.jqyouth@gmail.com

Hope to see you all there! This is a great opportunity for all the new members to come down and meet everyone in person!

JQY Pre-Pride Outdoor Brunch! 6/29/14

JQY Pre-pride Outdoor Brunch!

Date: Sunday, June 29th.

Time: 9:30am – 11:15pm
Location: Bryant Park, 42nd St. between 5th and 6th ave.

Cost: Free!

Open To All!

JQY is sponsoring a free brunch in Bryant Park before the parade, so whether you are planning on marching, watching, or not even attending the parade, make sure you come for some good food and some even better company!

Pride Shalosh Seudos in Central Park! 6/28/14

Pride Shalosh Seudos in Central Park

Date: Saturday, June 28th

Time: 4pm-7pm

Location: Sheep Meadow, Central Park - ~67th street on the west side of the park

Cost: Free!

Join JQYouth and Glydsa in the northwest corner of Sheep Meadow in Central Park for an afternoon of outdoor socializing. Look for the yarmulkes under the shade of the big tree. Some food and drink will be provided; you are encouraged to bring a kosher snack (fruit, cake, chips, jarred gefilte fish, or whatever floats your boat) or a bottle of soda/juice to share. Dress comfortably. Bring a blanket if you want. Map and information on www.orthogays.org (No rain date. Water fountain and restrooms nearby.) 

LGBT Community Shabbat Dinner 6/6/14

Rodeph Sholom LGBT Shabbat Dinner

Date: Friday, June 6th

Time: Service – 6-7:30pm, Traditional Shabbat Dinner – 7:30-11:30pm

Location: Congregation Rodeph Sholom, 7 West 83rd Street, (Between Columbus and CPW)

Cost: $40 ($25/students) for reservations and payments made byMONDAY, 2 JUNE BEFORE12:00 NOON. $48 ($30/students) thereafter (on a space available basis).

Reservations: Reservations & payment are made through the JCC in Manhattan by calling 646.505.5708 or online athttp://www.jccmanhattan.org/lgbtq
(AN RSVP ON FACEBOOK IS NOT A RESERVATION.)

RESERVATIONS & PREPAYMENT ARE REQUIRED
Vegetarian (Vegan) by request beforeMonday, 2 June.

Schmooze with 250+ LGBTQ Jews, celebrate Shabbat and its traditional rituals and eat a delicious kosher meal. If you are single, this dinner will be a wonderful place to find a nice Jewish girl/boyfriend. If you are coupled, there is plenty of schmoozing and fun as well. After dinner, the room will be open until11:30 p.m. for dessert, Israeli wine, cocktails and more schmoozing. Before dinner, join Rodeph Sholom for its 18th Annual LGBTQ Pride Shabbat Service.

6:00 - 7:30 p.m. Rodeph Sholom’s 18th Annual LGBTQ PRIDE SHABBAT SERVICE. The guest speaker will be Idit Klein ofKeshet, a national organization working for the full inclusion of LGBTQs in Jewish life.

7:30 - 11:30 p.m. TRADITIONAL SHABBAT DINNER

PLEASE DIRECT ALL QUESTIONS toLGBTQ@CRSnyc.org (not to the JCC)

Shabbat synagogue attire requested.

Dinner cosponsored by the Rodeph Sholom LGBTQ Committee, the JCC in Manhattan & UJA, partnered with JQY, GLYDSA, CBST, JQ International,LGBTminyan.org & Eshel.

Shavuot picnic in Central Park! 6/4/14

Shavuot Picnic in Central Park

Date: Wednesday, June 4th

Time: 3:30pm-6:30pm

Location: Sheep Meadow, Central Park - ~67th street on the west side of the park

Cost: Free!

Join JQY and GLYDSA in the northwest corner of Sheep Meadow in Central Park, in the shade of the big tree (see map here or here). Look for the blue-and-white-striped blanket. Bring kosher snacks or soft drinks to share. Dress comfortably. Bring a blanket if you like. (Free, of course.)

Rain date: Thursday, June 5.

LGBT Cluster at Celebrate Israel Parade!!! 6/1/14

LGBT Cluster in the Celebrate Israel Parade!

Come join the LGBT Cluster in the Celebrate Israel Day Parade!

Date: Sunday, June 1st

Time: 11:00 AM Sharp

Location: Fifth Ave. between 53rd & 54th Street.

Meet community members and allies of all ages and backgrounds.
JQY, CBST, Keshet, Mosaic, Eshel, and A Wider Bridge all team up for this amazing event.

We will dance down 5th ave and celebrate with the rest of the Jewish World. 

Free T shirt and brunch at line up!11:00am-11:20am.

Please RSVP to joseph@awiderbridge.org and include your t-shirt size: S, M, L or XL.

This year we are in the BEGINNING of the Parade, so get there on time or you will miss us.

April's JQY Meeting!!! 4/10/14

April's JQY Meeting!

When: Thursday, April 10th, 8:30-10:30

Where: The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave.
and 76thSt. New York, NY 10023.

This month's topic: Leadership

With Special Guest Facilitator Bobby Saferstein!

What makes a leader? Can anyone be a leader? How is new leadership cultivated and encouraged? Learn about the brand-new, international LGBTQ Jewish Leaders Conference - Eighteen:22, happening later this year and how you can be involved!

Suggested donation: $3

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for meeting
topics, or if you would like to lead a discussion for a certain topic
or month, feel free to Email me: admin.jqyouth@gmail.com

Annual LGBT Community Purim Party + Megillah Reading!!! 3/15/14

The 7th Annual Community-Wide LGBTQ PURIM Party and Megillah Reading

at the JCC Manhattan!!!

Dust off those costumes, and break out the groggers! 

Join over 300 friends, old and new, for our 7th Annual LGBTQ Community Purim Party and Megillah Reading, complete with appetizers, Hamantaschen, an OPEN BAR, costume contest and dance party!

Date: Saturday, March 15th 
Time: 8:30 PM Megillah Reading; 9:30 PM - 12:00 AM Party and Costume Contest

Cover: $15.00 ($10.00 for students at the door)
Location: The JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave. at 76th St, NYC

We begin the evening at 8:30 p.m. with a special traditional Megillah reading by members of our own community!
 
The festivities continue 9:30 p.m into the night with an OPEN BAR, dancing, yummy food, and a costume contest with prizes! 

Come for the Megillah, come for the dancing, or just come to fulfill the Mitzvah of getting so drunk that you can't tell the difference between Esther and Mordechai! 

...At this party that may be easier than you think!

OPEN BAR!!! (For those 21+)

This Event is open to the entire LGBTQ Jewish Community along with their friends, families and allies.

Presented by JQY, the JCC Manhattan and Friday Night Lights

For more info or to volunteer (free admission) email: MLevovitz@JQYouth.org

or check out www.JQYouth.org

Interested in being a Gabbai at the Megillah reading? email: Robert@FNLights.com

Pre-registration is STRONGLY REQUESTED for this event. To pre-register click here:

www.jccmanhattan.org/special-events-2

March's JQY Meeting!!! 3/13/14

It's that time again!

What: March's JQY Meeting!

When: Thursday, March 13th, 8:30-10:30

Where: The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY 10023.

This month's topic: Orthodox & LGBT in Israel

With Special Guest Facilitator from Israel: Havruta, Hod, Gavra and Kamocha member, Yishai Moskovitch plus report on LGBT Jewish Trips to Israel by our very own members!

What is it like growing up frum and gay in Israel? How does the Israeli LGBT community differ from the LGBT Jewish community in NY? Come learn about all the different LGBT Orthodox organizations of Israel. 
Suggested donation: $3, and of course, we will be serving refreshments before, after, and during the meeting... :)

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for meeting
topics, or if you would like to lead a discussion for a certain topic
or month, feel free to Email me: admin.jqyouth@gmail.com

Hope to see you all there! This is a great opportunity for all the new
members to come down and meet everyone in person!

February's JQY Meeting!!! 2/13/14

February's JQY Meeting!

When: Thursday, February 13th, 8:30-10:30

Where: The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave. and 76thSt. New York, NY 10023.

This month's topic: Leadership

With Special Guest Facilitator Bobby Saferstein!

What makes a leader? Can anyone be a leader? How is new leadership cultivated and encouraged? Learn about the brand-new, international LGBTQ Jewish Leaders Conference - Eighteen:22, happening later this year and how you can be involved!

Suggested donation: $3, and of course, we will be serving refreshments before, after, and during the meeting... :)

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for meeting topics, or if you would like to lead a discussion for a certain topic or month, feel free to Email me: admin.jqyouth@gmail.com

Hope to see you all there! This is a great opportunity for all the new members to come down and meet everyone in person!

January's JQY Meeting!!! 1/9/14

January's JQY Meeting!

When: Thursday, January 9th, 8:30-10:30

Where: The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave. and 76th St. New York, NY 10023.

This month's topic: JQY Conversation Grab Bag!

Curious about what's on the minds of other JQY'ers? Have questions you'd like to ask your fellow LGBT Jews anonymously? Need advice or opinions? This month we will be writing down questions we would like to ask the group on a piece of paper, throwing them in a bag, and discussing the questions as they are randomly selected from the bag. Religion, Politics, Family, Dating; all topics are welcome!

Suggested donation: $3, and of course, we will be serving refreshments before, after, and during the meeting... :)

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestions for meeting topics, or if you would like to lead a discussion for a certain topic or month, feel free to Email me: admin.jqyouth@gmail.com

Hope to see you all there! This is a great opportunity for all the new members to come down and meet everyone in person!