UJS proudly supports LGBTQ+ Jewish students and is committed to creating communities that are inclusive, affirming, and safe for people of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

We are here to celebrate queer Jewish joy, challenge discrimination, and advocate for inclusive practices across campuses and Jewish spaces

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LGBTQ+ History Month

LGBTQ+ History Month is a month-long annual celebration of lesbian, gay, bisexual trans, and non-binary history, including the history of LGBT+ rights and related civil rights movements.

In the United Kingdom it is celebrated in February each year, to coincide with the 2003 abolition of Section 28, a law that prohibited the "promotion of homosexuality" by local authorities in the UK. 

There are several key reasons why it is important to learn and celebrate LGBTQ+ History. There are still many places around the world where LGBTQ+ people live in hiding and face persecution. By learning about our history and how we got here, we can help advocate for those who cannot advocate for themselves. It is imperative to learn about how far we have come, and how we won the fight to have equal rights for all enshrined in law. 

Resources:

Here are some online and printer-friendly resources to use for your JSoc!

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Then & Now

For LGBTQ+ History Month, we took a look at our own UJS history, and how things have changed in recent years. Watch the facebook livestream for a conversation for Ella Rose, former UJS President, and Joel Rosen, current UJS President to discuss Jewish and LGBTQ+ identities, representation, intersectionality, and how UJS is changing.