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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Pride Month at the J

This June, the Miles Nadal JCC is proud to celebrate Pride Month with programs that reflect our commitment to belonging, inclusion, dignity, and joyful Jewish community. From Pride Shabbat and Rainbow Challah to Pride Ride, film, conversation, and opportunities to march together at the end of the month, we are creating spaces where 2SLGBTQIA+ Jewish life can be celebrated, supported, and seen. Pride at the J is more than a calendar of events; it is an expression of our values, and an invitation to gather in community with care, courage, and celebration.

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 Catherine Krygier-Baum, at cathrinekb@mnjcc.org.

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LGBTQ+ Resources
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