Pre-Pride Brunch + Pride March Plans! 6/30/13

Pre-Pride Outdoor Brunch!!

When: Sunday, June 30th. 9:30am – 11:15pm
 
Where: 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 before the parade!

Get there early, brunch starts at 9:30 and we are heading over to the parade at approximately 11:15 this year!

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THE PRIDE MARCH

When: Sunday, June 30th. ~11:30 

Where: Parade Lineup location with CBST: 40th between Madison and Park. 

JQY Parade Viewing Location: 35th Street & 5th Avenue, NW corner

This year we will be maintaining our tradition of marching with CBST. As in the past, we are hoping to increase our visibility and represent our communities, as well as show our unity as a group by marching in a black pants/white shirt combo or a blue/white outfit (this could be jeans and a white shirt, polo, or t-shirt). Yarmulkas can be provided for you if you would like to march with one, contact Mordechai at mlevovitz@jqyouth.org for more information. CBST lineup location TBA.

If you don't plan to march, the JQY parade viewing spot will be on the northwest corner of 35th street and 5^th avenue.

If you have never marched before, anyone can tell you that the experience is simply amazing. This year we hope to have the largest JQY representation yet! If at any point on Sunday you would like to know where we are, what our post-parade plans are, or are generally lost and need directions, feel free to call me (Erez) at 917-415-7664 or Mordechai at 917-841-3567. Feel free to email me with any questions you may have at admin.jqyouth@gmail.com.

After the march, we will be meeting for a late lunch/early dinner at Mr. Broadway at 5pm. Mr. Broadway is located at 38^th street and Broadway.

So whether you want to march, watch, or a little of both, join us on Sunday, June 30th for the 2013 NYC Pride Parade. We look forward to seeing our biggest crowd yet!!!!!!

Pride Shalosh Seudos in Central Park! 6/29/13

Pride Shalosh Seudos in Central Park!

When: Saturday, June 29th, 3:30pm-7pm
 
Where: NorthWest Corner, Sheeps Meadow, Central Park (~67th street and central park west)
 
Cost: Free!

Join JQY 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.

Annual Rooftop Pride Party! 6/27/13

JCC Rooftop Pride Party: “Jazz Age Pride Party”

When: Thursday, June 27th, 7:30pm-10:00pm

Where: JCC in Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave. @ 76th street.

Cost: $15.00 JQY Member/ $20.00 Nonmember. Price increases to $25/$30 on day of event.

Jazz Age Pride Party!

Hey swanky Molls & and Misters! Travel back in time to the roaring twenties, Pride style. Join us as we transform the rooftop into a secret speakeasy, filled with ritzy bathtub hooch, swell snacks, and music that’s the bee’s knees.

Co-sponsored by Wider Bridge, JQY, RUSA, Nehirim, and GLYDSA

For more information, or to register, please call 646-505-5708 or click: http://jccinmanhattan.org/special-events-2?page=cat-content&progID=28089#/GLPPRI00S3

June's Special JQY Meeting!!! 6/13/13

Hey Everyone,

It's that time again!

What: June's Special JQY Meeting

This month's topic:  Unorthodox: The lived experiences of queer women in the Chassidish community.

Join us this month as a panel of women who grew up in the Chassidish community share the unique experiences, struggles, and triumphs they have faced while navigating issues of family, community, and sexual identity. You really don't want to miss this one!

To find out more about the date, time, and location of this months meeting, join JQY 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.

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's New Writers Group Program!!!

JQY is proud to present the new JQY Writer's Group program! 

 

The purpose of this program is to nurture, inspire and coach young writers (or members who just enjoy writing) of JQY and the Jewish LGBT community. More importantly, it will provide a safe, creative and open-minded environment for members to express themselves artistically (beyond the monthly meeting setting).

This program is open to writers of all levels. All you need is an idea!

The group will meet bi-monthly at a destination TBD. There is a maximum of 8 participants per group. Each group cycle will have approximately six meetings. At the meetings, members are encouraged to bring something they have been working on (or have been wanting to start working on). Could be:

o Play

o Film or TV script

o Novel

o Poetry

o Editorial or blog (with intent to publish)

The group will be moderated by a program moderator and each member will be asked to share a piece of their material. After a member shares material, the other members will have time to critique and comment within a positive, nurturing safe environment. Within each cycle, there will also be guest artists (writers, directors, producers, etc.) invited who will come to speak to the group, share their experiences and take questions.

If you are interested in signing up or have any additional questions, please email 

JQWrite@Yahoo.com

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Annual LGBT Community Shabbat Dinner! 6/1/13

LGBTQ Community Shabbat Dinner!

The LGBT Shabbat dinner will be a wonderful opportunity to socialize with 250+ LGBTQ Jews and enjoy a delicious traditional kosher meal, Israeli wine and good times. All are welcome.

After dinner, the room will be open until 11:30 p.m. for dessert, wine, cocktails and MORE SCHMOOZING.

7 June 2013 – 7:30 p.m. (prompt)

Congregation Rodeph Sholom (Schalfer Forum)

7 W 83rd St @ CPW, NYC

$40 ($25 for students) by Monday, 1 June.

$48 ($30 for students) thereafter (on a space available basis).

Before dinner, join Rodeph Sholom for its 17th Annual LGBTQ Pride Shabbat Service at 6pm. Our speaker at the Pride Shabbat service will be Joy Tomchin, a producer of the Oscar-nominated documentary “How To Survive A Plague.”

RESERVATIONS & PREPAYMENT FOR DINNER ARE REQUIRED

Reservations for dinner are made through the JCC in Manhattan online at www.jccmanhattan.org/lgbtq or by calling 646.505.5708

Student price must be booked by telephone & not on the website.

DO NOT SEND CHEQUES TO RODEPH SHOLOM

Please wear Shabbat synagogue attire.

All food is kosher. Vegetarian available upon request on or before Monday, 3 June.

No one will be admitted without reservation and prepayment.

If you have any questions, please contact the dinner committee at LGBTQ@crsnyc.org .

If you are a regular at these shabbat dinners or want to get more involved, consider volunteering. We need you! Email LGBTQ@crsnyc.org

JJ

(This event is cosponsored by the Congregation Rodeph Sholom LGBTQ Committee and the Jewish Community Center in Manhattan, partnering with JQY, CBST, GLYSDA, Eshel and JQ International).

March with JQY at the Celebrate Israel Parade! 6/2/13

March with JQY and the LGBT Community at the Celebrate Israel Parade! 

 Sunday, 2 June.  Line up, location and breakfast party details TBA.  For more information, contact: MLevovitz@JQYouth.org.