Nonprofit · Faith · Advocacy & legal

SOJOURN: Southern Jewish Resource Network for Gender and Sexual Diversity

Atlanta, GA · Serving Atlanta and the Southern U.S., including Alabama, Florida, Georgia and Louisiana

Serves Jewish and LGBTQ+ people, families and institutions across the South, based in AtlantaLGBTQIA+Registered nonprofit

SOJOURN is the Southern Jewish Resource Network for Gender and Sexual Diversity, based in Atlanta. It offers education, outreach and advocacy for Jewish and LGBTQ+ people and institutions across the South, with programs such as the monthly Queer Women's Shabbat Dinner, QueerHillah, SOJOURN in the Sukkah and the Purim Off Ponce party. SOJOURN also runs safe-space trainings for synagogues, schools and camps, works with more than 60 partner organizations, and publishes an LGBTQ Guide to Jewish Atlanta. Email info@sojourngsd.org, come to an event or donate online.

Get help

Email info@sojourngsd.org for one-on-one conversations, resource referrals and guidance.

Services and resources

Get involved

Attend an event such as the Queer Women's Shabbat Dinner or Purim Off Ponce, bring a safe-space training to your synagogue, school or camp, or donate through the website.

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Programs and services

Queer Women's Shabbat Dinner
A monthly Shabbat dinner for queer women in Atlanta.
Purim Off Ponce
An annual Purim party in Atlanta, held March 21, 2026 with the theme Back to the Future.
QueerHillah and SOJOURN in the Sukkah
Jewish queer community gatherings, including events in the sukkah.
Safe-space training workshops
Trainings for synagogues, schools, summer camps and community organizations.
Welcoming Communities Project
A long-term partnership with clergy, professionals and community members to help Jewish institutions become more welcoming.
LGBTQ Guide to Jewish Atlanta
A printed and online guide to LGBTQ-welcoming Jewish resources in Atlanta.

Compiled from SOJOURN: Southern Jewish Resource Network for Gender and Sexual Diversity’s own website and public filings. Last checked September 30, 2026. Something out of date? Send a correction.

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