MJF’s LGBTQ+ Group
J-Pride
J-Pride celebrates the vibrant intersection of Jewish and LGBTQ+ identities.
Overview
J-Pride Milwaukee is a group of greater Milwaukee lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and questioning Jewish people, their friends and allies, wishing to share social, religious, political, educational, and cultural activities in supportive environments with the rest of our communities, families, and friends.
Local Resources
Milwaukee LGBT Community Center
Delivers educational, health promotion, and community-building services for LGBT youth, adults, and their allies in the Greater Milwaukee area.
Diverse and Resilient
Engages in advocacy and provides both capacity-building and direct-service work to address the health disparities experienced by LGBTQ people in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Department of Health Services
A state agency that manages public health, health and social services, and other programs in Wisconsin.
PRISM Program
A state agency that manages public health, health and social services, and other programs in Wisconsin.
BESTD
Provides high quality sexual health services in an affirming environment and at no cost.
FORGE
Provides trauma-informed, research-based, and empowerment-focused resources for professionals working with transgender and non-binary individuals, as well as for transgender and non-binary individuals themselves, their families and friends, survivors of violence, and the broader public.
National Resources
The Trevor Project
An American nonprofit organization founded in 1998. Focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth, they offer a toll-free telephone number where confidential assistance is provided by trained counselors.
*988
The number *988 is the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. This service is available through phone (multiple languages), text, or chat (English only).
Trans Lifeline
A peer support and crisis hotline (877-565-8860) offering support to transgender people. It is the only suicide hotline whose operators are all transgender.
Keshet
A national grassroots organization with offices in Boston, New York, and the San Francisco Bay Area that works for the full equality and inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer Jews in Jewish life
Sage LGBTQ + Elder Hotline
An on-demand mental wellness app that allows you to text one-on-one with trained empathetic listeners to get things off your chest, be seen, heard, and validated.
LGBTQ+ TERMINOLOGY RESOURCE
This document provides a concise guide to key LGBTQ+ terms, helping to foster understanding, respect, and inclusivity. It serves as a resource for those looking to deepen their knowledge and support the LGBTQ+ community.
Connect
Roberta has worked as a Jewish educator and communal professional in Texas, Florida, Oklahoma, and New Jersey.
Throughout her career, she has developed and implemented interfaith security conferences; has trained thousands of law enforcement professionals on issues and incidents related to hate groups, extremism and terrorism; worked with dozens of educational institutions and school districts to successfully negotiate church/state issues and to provide trainings in the areas of bullying and cyber bullying; and provided guidance and assistance to community members who believe they have been the victims of discrimination and/or hate crimes.
Ms. Clark is a recipient of the 2013 FBI Director’s Community Leadership Award and the 2015 “Chai Award” from the URJ Greene Family Camp. She graduated from the University of Houston with a B.A. in Political Science and holds dual M.A. degrees in Jewish Education and Jewish Studies from Gratz College in Melrose Park, PA.
Kai is a community leader, advocate, and bridge-builder whose work spans Jewish communal life, public health advocacy, and legal services. She serves as JCRC Director of Advocacy and Alliances where she builds bridges and strengthens dialogue and engagement between Jewish and non-Jewish communities.
Kai holds a BA in Political Science from Boston University with graduate studies in Public Health. A seasoned advocate for vulnerable communities, she has developed and secured significant philanthropic investment for initiatives advancing disability rights, cultural identity, refugee entrepreneurship, and intercultural collaboration. She is a graduate of Selah’s JOC Cohort, the Jewish Women of Color Resilience Circle, the Leading Edge Executive Leadership Program, and The Elluminate Collective, and has participated in Project Shema’s Black Jewish Cohort, Wisconsin 14 of the Builders Movement Project, and the Zioness Zahav Cohort. She also serves on the HOME Committee at the Lynden Sculpture Garden. Her leadership has been recognized by the NCJW Building Bridges Award, Milwaukee Rep’s Shero Award, and the Woman of Faith Award.
