An Evening to Celebrate and Support At-Risk Jewish Queer Youth
May 19, 2025
6:30 PM
About the Gala
- Open bar
- Elevated bites
- Special performances
JQY’s annual gala is a premier fundraising event supporting at-risk Jewish LGBTQ youth, providing life-saving community, resources, and crisis support. Hosted in one of New York’s most iconic venues, this evening brings together leaders, allies, and changemakers for a meaningful and celebratory experience that fuels our mission.
Funds raised from the gala directly support JQY’s programs, including free mental health services, community events, and critical support for LGBTQ youth in need.
- Dietary laws observed
- Festive cocktail attire
- 21+ Event
Rachel Sussman
Jewish Queer Icon Award
Tony Award-winning producer (Suffs, Parade, Just for Us) and champion of underrepresented voices on Broadway, Rachel Sussman has dedicated her career to uplifting powerful stories and advocating for inclusion. As the recipient of the Jewish Queer Icon Award, we celebrate her contributions to both the Jewish and LGBTQ communities.
RACHEL SUSSMAN is a Tony Award-winning creative producer, educator, and entrepreneur who believes deeply in elevating human stories that challenge existing systems and create more space for inquiry, empathy, and action. She is a co-founder of The Business of Broadway and a partner at Soto Productions, overseeing all theatrical development.
A former WP Theater Lab Time Warner Foundation Fellow, Rachel received the 2018 Prince Fellowship in Creative Producing and was named one of Variety’s “10 to Watch on Broadway.” She is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at Columbia University’s School of the Arts and NYU Tisch.
Gala Leadership
Gala Co-Chairs
Duvi Stahler
Jessica Rothbart
JQY Executive Director
Rachael Fried
Host Committee (in formation)
Adam Mersel
Alex Edelman
Ben Goldberg
Ben Platt & Noah Galvin
Bess Kalb
Catherine Markowitz
Emma Galvin
Erica Rotstein
Heather Shields
Jackson Block
Jenny Gersten
Joshua Harmon
Joshua Marx & Mike Stanton
Julie Klausner
Karlee Fomalont
Leigh Silverman
Matthew Rosenthal & Jeffrey Stein
Maurice Bensmihen
Micaela Diamond
Molly Bernard
Nelini Stamp
Rachel Brosnahan & Jason Ralph
Rachel Gould
Riva Marker
Robb Nanus
Sammy Lopez
Shaina Taub
Todd Rubin
Support the Cause
Buy Tickets & Donate
Join us for a night of celebration while making a tangible impact. Secure your spot now and support LGBTQ Jewish youth.
Corporate Sponsorship
Align your brand with impact. Sponsorship opportunities are available for companies looking to support JQY’s mission.
Thank You to our Sponsors:
Adam Mersel
Alex Edelman
Ben Goldberg
Ben Platt & Noah Galvin
Bess Kalb
