Queers Against Antisemitism is a bold and growing movement of LGBTQ+ voices united to confront antisemitism wherever it appears. Together, we stand proudly for justice, dignity, and inclusion—bringing light, courage, and compassion to humanity, and building a world free from hate and discrimination.
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Your Philadelphia QAA Fellow
Jessica Cook is a licensed psychotherapist in Philadelphia. In the wake of October 7th and the onslaught of antisemitism which followed, she has pivoted her career to cater to care for Jews, especially queer Jews whose loss can not be overstated. Philadelphia has the fourth largest Jewish population in the country, the seventh largest in the world, and a 237% increase in antisemitic related hate crimes over the last two years. She has been working tirelessly to address this both generally and within the queer community (where it is also particularly prevalent). The queer Jewish community in Philly feels homeless – socially, emotionally, and politically. Many have been rejected from their families, communities, synagogues, and more because of queer identities. They thought they found a home within queer spaces only to be rejected by them since 10/7. But Jessica believes there is hope. She has seen the welcoming spaces within the Philly “Gayborhood,” which just need assistance to welcome the Jewish community back in. Jessica believes that with education, creating relationships, and community mobilizing, we can do it!