In addition, Kesher Families also works with community leaders and organizations to educate them about the needs of these families.
Kesher Families offers support to Orthodox families with a loved one who is LGBTQ+. Kesher Families was founded by Rebbetzin Adeena and Rabbi Menachem Penner, whose story of parenting their son Gedalia after he came out has been shared throughout the Orthodox world. Through its innovative and culturally sensitive programming, Eshel works with each individual, family, and community in creating a place for their LGBTQ members. The Sephardic Mizrahi Q Network (SMQN) is an innovative grassroots movement that is committed to building a vibrant, enriching, and supportive community for an often overlooked segment of the Jewish world: LGBTQ+ Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews.Įshel’s mission is to create a future for Orthodox lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, and their families. CBST also has a group for members in their 20’s and 30’s. CBST is not affiliated with any Jewish movement or denomination. Out at The J at JCC Manhattan The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan empowers and connects the LGBTQ Jewish community through social and cultural events, lectures, museum and theater trips, and support services.ĬBST – Congregation Beth Simchat Torah, New York City’s LGBTQ synagogue, welcomes Jews from all walks of life and all ages provides religious, educational, and social programs and services.