SOJOURN to Host Rainbow Youth Summit on Nov. 11

On Nov. 11, SOJOURN will host the Jewish Professionals for Rainbow Youth Summit (JPRY). This summit is intended for professionals who work with youth in a Jewish setting. JPRY will highlight the ways that teachers and youth-facing staff can create supportive environments and respond to the needs of LGBTQ+ youth in their Jewish communities, with a focus on those working with trans and non-binary youth.

This gathering is a call to action for Jewish professionals — rabbis, educators, therapists, youth workers, and communal leaders — to show up with courage and compassion for queer Jewish youth. Rooted in the sacred principle of pikuach nefesh — the obligation to preserve life — this conference centers the voices and needs of LGBTQ+ Jewish young people and equips professionals to be their fiercest allies and advocates. SOJOURN is proud to be partnering with JTeen of Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, Jewish Women’s Fund of Atlanta, and Community Corps to make this event happen.

The summit will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., in Sandy Springs. Further location details will be sent to participants once they register. SOJOURN is requesting each organization or team send three participants to the summit – SOJOURN does not want any one (or two) people being solely responsible for implementing new learnings in their organization. There is no cost to attend JPRY.

Registration can be found at https://tinyurl.com/jpry11-11 and will end at noon on Thursday, Nov. 6.