JQ International
Civic and Social OrganizationsCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
JQ International is a nonprofit organization based in West Hollywood, California, serving LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies in the broader Los Angeles area. It advances inclusion and personal identity through a spectrum of activities—from Shabbat dinners and holiday gatherings to educational panels and programs that train institutions to be more inclusive. The organization was founded in 2004 to create safe spaces and identity-building opportunities for LGBTQ+ Jews and their allies, addressing the tension many face between queer and Jewish identities. Through its programs and partnerships, JQ has built a track record of fostering leadership and inclusion, reaching more than 13,000 lives in the LGBTQ+ and ally Jewish community in the past year. In December 2024, JQ International launched a series of new support groups, signaling ongoing expansion of its offerings.