So much of our work in Jewish communal life involves hosting events and gatherings—but how do we do that in a way that feels natural, welcomes all aspects of peoples' identities, and lasts beyond when the chairs are stacked and the trash is taken out? Informed by our decades of work building queer and Jewish communities in the South, SOJOURN will host an interactive workshop all about the art of hosting big-tent events in service of building meaningful community.
Communications and Legislative Affairs Coordinator, SOJOURN
Rose Kantorczyk (they/them) is the Communications and Legislative Affairs Coordinator at SOJOURN: the Southern Jewish Resource Network for Gender & Sexual Diversity. In this role, they spread the word about SOJOURN's programs, partnerships, and resources, mobilize Southern Jewish... Read More →
Chief Engagement Officer, Sojourn & Ma'ayan Spiritual Arts
McKenzie Wren is a facilitator who works in multiple arenas to support connection and growth. As Ma’ayan Spiritual Arts, she uses earth-based, embodied art, ritual and spiritual practices to support deeper connection to the Divine Mystery through a Jewish lens. She is the Special... Read More →
Born and raised at the intersection of LGBTQ+, Jewish, and Southern communities, SOJOURN is a premier resource for education, outreach, and advocacy. SOJOURN’s mission is to advance and celebrate gender and sexual diversity across the South.
