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IKAR is a Jewish community rooted in ancient wisdom and inspired by the moral mandate to build a more just and loving world. We are dedicated to reimagining Jewish life through deep relationships and shared values, intellectual and spiritual curiosity, piety and irreverence, joy and defiant hope.

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Queer Torah with R’ Hannah Jensen

Queer Torah with R’ Hannah Jensen

Annual 5K + Community Day

Queer Torah with R’ Hannah Jensen

Queer Torah with R’ Hannah Jensen

Annual Hanne Mintz z”l Thanksgiving Tikkun

QueerKAR Thanksgiving

Keshet’s Jewish Pledge for Trans Dignity (Co-Sponsor)

QueerKAR Sukkot Sukkah Brunch/Craft Day

QueerKAR Sukkah Building

QueerKAR Gayme Day 2.0 (Groundhog Edition)

QueerKAR Beach Day

QueerKAR Backyard BBQ

QueerKAR Town Hall Meeting

Annual 5K & Community Day

Queer Havdalah Hangout

QueerKAR Pride Kick-off Clothing Swap

QueerKAR Yoga

Lunch & Learn: Trans Allyship: What’s Really Happening to Trans Youth, Trans Adults, and Their Families

PRIDE Event | IKARite Storytellers + Dylan Adler & Raye Schiller

QueerKAR Beach Party (Lay-Led)

QueerKAR Friendsgiving Potluck

QueerKar Post Election Gathering