Join the JCC and Keshet to help Grandparents gain a better understanding of gender fluidity, gender orientation and pronouns. Learn tools to help connect with your queer, trans, and non-binary grandchildren. Learn the language and ways to support your loved one as an ally.

This workshop is facilitated by Kohenet Dr. Harriette Williams(she/her).

Dr. Harriette Wimms is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in supporting LGBTQIA+ folks across the lifespan, as well as people of color who have experienced trauma from power and privilege.  Currently, she is serving as the ritual chair of  Hinenu: The Baltimore Justice Shtiebel, as a rising Kohenet at the Hebrew Priestess Institute, and as the program development consultant for Chizuk Amuno Congregation. Harriette is championing social issues in every pocket of Jewish Baltimore. In addition to the work  above, she is an assistant professor at Loyola Clinical Centers, the Clinical Director and founder of The Village Family Support Center of Baltimore where she trains and mentors doctoral students.  

Questions? Please contact Lauren Dworkin at 301.348.3837 or ldworkin@benderjccgw.org.

All Bender JCC programs are open to everyone. Contact Kate Falls, Director of Inclusion, at kfalls@benderjccgw.org or 301.348.3767 to discuss support and accommodations.