JCRC Affirms the Dignity and Worth of LGBTQ+ Individuals
JCRC wholeheartedly believes that all people are created B'Tzelem Elohim, in the image of God. Through our justice work, community partnerships, and bridge-building initiatives, we keep this belief at our core.
Below you will find our official position regarding LGBTQ+ rights, resources, and events to participate in throughout Pride month.
JCRC Official Position: Addressing LGBTQ+ Equity & Justice
JCRC Co-Sponsoring JCC Pride Shabbat - June 20
Friday, June 20 at 5:30 pm
Day Camp Pavilion at JCC Staenberg Family Complex
JCRC is a co-sponsor of Pride Shabbat at the Jewish Community Center.
PRIDE Interfaith Service & Parade Walk - Sunday, June 29
Sunday, June 29
10:00 am - PRIDE St. Louis Interfaith Service
Followed by the Grand parade where we will walk with our interfaith partners in the community
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & RECEIVE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Local Pride Events
JUNE 5: Queer Writes (Missouri History Museum)
JUNE 8 - JULY 6: Gateway to Pride Exhibit (Missouri History Museum)
JUNE 11: Language Matters Training (Shaare Emeth)
JUNE 13: Pride Shabbat at Congregation Shaare Emeth
JUNE 21: Pride Shabbat at Kol Rinah Congregation
JUNE 21: Pride Lunch & Learn at Congregation B'nai Amoona
JUNE 28-29: STL Pridefest - Stay Tuned for Info about the Interfaith Pride Service and Parade Banner
National Online Events
JUNE 4: Youth Current Events Processing Space (Keshet)
JUNE 8: The Trans Community in Israel (A Wider Bridge)
JUNE 18: Reading Jewish Text from a Trans Perspective with Joy Ladin (Union for Reform Judaism)
Resources for LGBTQ+ Individuals, Loved Ones, & Organizations
Keshet Community Building Guides
LGBTQ+ Jews of Color Resources
Show Up for the Israeli LGBTQ+ Community
Trans Pride Guides for Families and Synagogues
Facing History & Ourselves: Pride Month: Celebration, Education, and Setbacks
EMERGENCY RESOURCES:
If you are in crisis, please reach out directly to a crisis support hotline:
Trans Lifeline 1-877-565-8860 (United States)
Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 | Text START to 678-678
SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline 1-877-360-LGBT (5428)
