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LGBTQ+ at the J

We strive to be the heart of Toronto’s LGBTQ+ Jewish community, providing queer Jews opportunities to gather, celebrate and thrive. We aim for the full inclusion and celebration of LGBTQ+ Jews across Jewish life, arts and cultural initiatives, informal and formal education and more.

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About Us

At LGBTQ+ at the J there is no right way to be Queer, and no right way to be Jewish; there's certainly no right way to be both. Our programs aim to support diverse, pluralistic, and accessible community at the intersection of LGBTQ+ and Jewish identities and experiences. We bring Queerness into Jewish moments and bring Jewishness into Queer life, striving for spaces where everybody can bring their full self. We both celebrate and amplify LGBTQ+ Jewish people and stories, in recognition of their inherent value. Interested in more information? Scroll through our webpage or contact Emunah Woolf, our Community Programmer, at emunahw@mnjcc.org.

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For more information please email Esther Arbeid, esthera@mnjcc.org​

LGBTQ+ Resources
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Five smiling people at an outdoor pride march, one holding a rainbow sign with the words 'Jewish. Queer. We are here.'
Group of people at a pride march holding signs supporting trans youth and equality in an urban setting.
Close-up of a person wearing a rainbow-colored beaded necklace with a gold Star of David pendant.
Five people standing outdoors holding colorful signs with LGBTQ+ and Jewish pride messages in English and Hebrew.
Large group of people seated at round tables inside a gymnasium decorated with colorful hanging flags and a 'Panthers' banner.
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