Posted 2 weeks ago
Belle and Sandra, avid gardeners, are both transplants to the area, who have each lived in the greater Twin Cities since the mid-90s. They are actively involved in a few synagogues across denominations and devoted to justice. Both have been employed in non-profits for the majority of their work car[...] Posted 2 weeks ago
By Hunter Wengersky • J-Pride Program Coordinator
Twin Cities Pride 2024 was an absolute delight! Thank you to all of our incredible community partners, volunteers, and JFCS staff members who helped staff the booth during Twin Cities Pride weekend. An additional thank you to the Minneapolis Ra[...] Posted 2 months ago
By Hunter Wengersky • J-Pride Coordinator
Happy Pride month everyone! Each year throughout the month of June, communities across the world come together to celebrate the contributions and continued existence of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Last year, the Human Rights Campaign declared a national sta[...] Posted 10 months ago
JFCS’ J-Pride program creates community through queer-focused Jewish programming for LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies throughout the Twin Cities. New Program Coordinator Hunter Wengersky recently spoke about how they are excited to create connections in their role.
Why did the J-Pride Coordin[...] Posted 1 year ago
By Isaac Ezra Jennings • J-Pride Program Coordinator
Twin Cities Pride 2023 was an absolute blast! Thank you so much to all the incredible volunteers, community partners, and JFCS staff members who helped staff the booth. We had over a thousand visitors stop by the booth over the course of the[...] Posted 1 year ago
By Isaac Ezra Jennings • J-Pride Program Coordinator
Happy Pride month everyone! Each year, throughout the month of June, communities across the world come together to celebrate the contributions and continued existence of LGBTQ+ individuals.
Recently, the Human Rights Campaign declared a n[...] Posted 1 year ago
By Isaac Ezra Jennings • J-Pride Program Coordinator
The first International Transgender Day of Visibility (TDoV) was held on March 31, 2009, with the dual goal of celebrating transgender people, while also raising awareness of the discrimination we face around the world. The day's founder, Ra[...] Posted 2 years ago
JFCS' Family Life Education and J-Pride programs will host a three-session educational series in December
By Leah Persky, PhD & CFLE, Manager of Family Life Education, and Isaac Ezra Jennings, J-Pride Coordinator
Many parents and families want to support their children, relatives[...] Posted 2 years ago
All are welcome!
• Wednesday, June 1 – J-Pride Coffee Social at Common Roots Café (2558 Lyndale Ave S, Minneapolis) from 6-8 p.m.
• Saturday, June 4 – Shabbat Service and D’v[...] Posted 3 years ago
J-Pride’s mission is to engage Minnesota-based LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies to come together for social events, community gatherings, celebrations, and educational opportunities. New J-Pride Program Coordinator Isaac Ezra Jennings recently spoke about what his goals are for the program.
Why [...] 