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!

December's JQY Meeting!!! 12/12/13

Hey Everyone,

It's that time again!

What: December's JQY Meeting

When: Thursday, December 12th, 8:30pm-10:30pm

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

This month's topic: LGBT Politics and Religion

Who says politics and religion don't go well together? Well, a lot of people do. Even in the Constitution, it's written that church and state should remain separate. Still, they continue to intersect on a daily basis. For instance, some people oppose legalizing gay marriage because they see it as going against the Bible (and oaths of office often include the words "under G-d"). On a more local level, several pieces of legislation relating to LGBT rights--such as the Equality and Non-Discrimination Act, the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act, and a bill about banning reparative therapy--are likely to be debated in Albany next year. Come get ready for New York's political transition in 2014 and let your opinions be heard!

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!

Best,
-Erez

Annual LGBT Community Chanukah Party!!! 12/1/13

The Annual LGBT Community Chanukah Party!!!
 
When: Sunday, December 1st, 7:00 PM - 10:30 PM

Where: Congregation Rodeph Sholom Schafler Forum, 7 West 83rd Street,
New York City

Cost: $15, ($10 Students)

Join over 250 old and new friends as we celebrate Chanukah with music,
dancing, schmoozing, drinking and holiday treats! This is the oldest
and largest NY LGBT Jewish Community wide Holiday Party. So light your
inner menorah, be inspired, and make some new friends this holiday!

Chanukah Food - Hot Latkes! Jelly donuts! And much more!

Open Bar! (ages 21 and older)

Community Menorah Lighting!

This is the oldest and largest LGBT Chanukah Party in New York.

The event is open to the entire LGBTQ Jewish community along with
their friends, families and allies.

Presented by JQY,
www.JQYouth.org

This is an event you don’t want to miss!

For more info contact: admin@jqyouth.org

November's JQY Meeting!!! 11/14/13

Hey Everyone,

It's that time again!

What: November's JQY Meeting

When: Thursday, November 14th, 8:30pm-10:30pm

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

To find out more about our monthly meetings and other events join our E-mail list at www.jqyouth.org 

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.