Rachael Fried, Executive Director of JQY (Jewish Queer Youth), joins us to talk about the challenges of being Jewish in LGBTQ+ spaces, older singles, actions vs. identity, Leviticus, Yeshiva University, the rise in anti-Semitism.

In this episode: News- 1:59 || Main Topic (Queer Jews)- 13:26 || Guest (Rachael Fried)-19:27 || Gayest & Straightest- 1:05:26

On the weekly bonus Patreon segment, we talk with Rachael about her love life, her upcoming wedding, and whether we can say “Jews.” Get lots of great perks and support the show by joining at www.patreon.com/gayishpodcast.

To learn more about JQY:

• visit their website at https://www.jqyouth.org
• check out their Queer Purim party (March 6, 2023) at https://vashtiball.com
• follow them on socials @jewishqueeryouth

Full episode transcript: www.gayishpodcast.com/gayish-321-queer-jews-w-rachael-fried/.