From 2024 to 2026, the second step in the Twice Blessed 2.0: The Jewish LGBTQ2SIA+ Initiative was our JQT Mental Health Support Series, launched and made possible with the support of the Jewish Community Foundation of Greater Vancouver and private donations.

This series was developed in partnership with JFS Vancouver, following the above community needs assessment which identified a critical service gap for the Jewish LGBTQ2SIA+ population: Call to Action #6 - Develop and provide funding for LGBTQ2SIA+ friendly Jewish mental health support.

Informational workshops, resources, and creative event details:

• Sunday, February 11, 2024 @ 1-4PM - Listen & Be Heard

• Sunday, February 25, 2024 @ 1-3PM - JQT Dying & Death

• Thursday, March 28, 2024 @ 7-9PM - Mindfulness Clay Ritual

• Monday, March 18, 2024 - Launch of JQT Temperature Check(survey closed on April 15)

• Monday, April 15, 2024 - Launch of JQT Mental Health Toolkit(survey closed on April 30)

• May 28, 2024 @ 7-10PM - Nana Schewitz’s Florida! Ya Kill Me! (Toronto)

• May 31, June 1 & 2, 2024 @ 7-10PM - Nana Schewitz’s Florida! Ya Kill Me! (Vancouver)

• Tuesday, June 25, 2024 @ 7-10PM - Mahj, Dim Sum & Babka!

• Thursday, July 11, 2024 @ 7-9PM - Not Quite That: Film Screening with Q&A

• Friday, July 12, 2024 - Launch of JQT Temperature Check Report

• Friday, July 19, 2024 - Launch of JQT Affirming Care: A Toolkit for Mental Health Providers

• Sundays, October 27, 2024 @ 3-4:30PM - Bellydancing with Rahel

• Saturday, November 30, 2024 @ 7PM - Comedy Show with Antonia Lassar

In 2025, JFS and JQT teamed up again to continue the JQT Mental Health Support Series:

• Tuesday, February 25, 2025 @ 6-9PM - Jewish Magic Herbal Pottery

• Sunday, March 30, 2025 @ 12-3PM - Facing Emotions & Healing Relationships

• Sunday, April 6, 2025 @ 12-3PM - Queering With Our Kids

• Saturday, May 3, 2025 @ 6-9PM - Dream Askew | Dream Apart

• Saturday, July 19, 2025 @ 6-9PM - Dream Apart Bonus Round

• Sunday, September 7, 2025 @ 1-3:30PM - Summer Mahj Cookout

• Friday, October 24, 2025 @ 6-9PM - SingSong Shabbos Potluck with Antonia Lassar

• Saturday, October 25, 2025 @ 7:30-9PM - Yenta Live in Vancouver with Antonia Lassar & Raye Schiller

In 2026, with the help of Al Roadburg Foundation, JFS and JQT completed the JQT Mental Health Support Series with the following offerings:

• Sunday, February 1, 2026 - Launch of 2026 JQT Community Needs Assessment

• Monday, February 9, 2026 - JQT Ancestral Roots Workshop

• Thursday, June 17, 2026 - Launch of JQT Vancouver Legacy Project(open until August 31)

• Monday, July 20, 2026 - Launch of 2026 JQT Community Needs Assessment - FINAL REPORT

For more event details, please check out our events page!

Click here to read participant feedback from this series!

Click here for a list of local Jewish mental health professionals!