Shows
Contact ChaiArya Marvazy: The Jews of Color InitiativeRabbi Lizzi is joined by Arya Marvazy, the Senior Director of Programs for the Jews of Color Initiative. Arya (he/him) is a first-generation American born to Iranian-Jewish immigrants from Tehran. For nearly 15 years, Arya has cultivated his leadership in Jewish communal service at Hillel on campus, Hillel International, and JQ International. A proud queer Jew, Arya is passionate about empowering diverse Jewish identity, enriching equitable Jewish community, and ensuring inclusive pathways toward Jewish continuity.Today's episode is sponsored by Broadway In Chicago. Tickets are available now to Fiddler on the Roof at the Cadillac Palace Theatre, fr...
2022-05-2126 min
MINDSETSHIFT with Mickey Feher#24 with Arya Marvazy on PC, LGBTQ+ and BLM.Again, words can change lives. PC, LGBTQ+ and BLM. All terms that people tend to have strong opinions on. Some of us are still just learning what they mean, others are advocates and activists. One thing I find is missing are respectful conversations around this topic from all sides. Conversations about the meaning of tolerance and embrace, and what that means for our modern society and for men (and women). Hopefully, you too can learn about these terms and form a more educated opinion based on my conversation with Arya Marvazy, who was born and raised in Los Angeles...
2021-02-2456 min
The Chaya PodcastEpisode 15: Coming out of the Closet + LGBTQ AllyshipIn this episode, Nicole interviews Arya Marvazy of JQ International on his story to owning his sexuality. Arya and Nicole also discuss how to reveal closeted parts of themselves, whether sexuality is fluid or fixed, and the difference between a supporter vs an ally.
2020-12-0231 min
Sulha - Israel, Palestine & Beyond.The Great Debate #21: LGBTQ+ in the Jewish World w/ Dubbs Weinblatt & Arya MarvazySend us a textHello, friends from around the world!This week we'll be hosting two Jewish members of the LGBTQ+ community.Our guests will share their experience of being queer in the Jewish community, what challenges they face, and how we can make Jewish spaces more inclusive. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬★ MEET OUR GUESTS ★▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Dubbs Weinblatt (they/them) is the Associate Director of Education and Training for Metro New York at Keshet; a national organization that works for the full equality of all LGBTQ Jews in Jewish life. They are the founder and executive producer of Thank You For Coming Out, a podcast and queer improv show, and co-founder and exec...
2020-10-2652 min
Thank You for Coming OutArya Marvazy, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In)
In this week’s episode of the Gay City News podcast “Thank You For Coming Out,” creator and host Dubbs Weinblatt (they/ them) welcomes LGBTQ+ Activist & Community Organizer Arya Marvazy (he/him).
Gay born and raised in Tehrangeles, CA, Arya earned his BA in Psychology at UC San Diego, and a master’s in Organizational Behavior from NYU. Currently twelve years into his non-profit career, Arya began a lifelong dream of LGBTQ+ activism with JQ where he currently serves as the Managing Director. In 2017, Arya launched the JQ Persian Pride Fellowship, an interfaith LGBTQ+ and ally initiative training...
2020-09-2453 min
Search for Meaning with Rabbi YoshiSearch for Meaning with Amanda Maddahi & Arya MarvazyWhen Rabbi Yoshi met Amanda Maddahi and Arya Marvazy of JQ International, Los Angeles' premier LGBTQ+ Jewish organization, he knew he wanted to learn more about their stories. Listen in as they discuss their friendship, advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community in LA, and how creating an inclusive, welcoming, supportive environment can truly change the world one person at a time.
2019-11-0759 min