r/gayjews

Community Overview

About r/gayjews

A subreddit for LGBTQ Jews and their allies to connect and schmooze.

The community at a glance

r/gayjews is a Subreddit for LGBTQIA+ with roughly 11K members. It has been around since 2012. It uses a forum format for communication.

Roughly 3K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Jewish, Queer, and Lgbtq.

On Reddit
Established 2012
11K Members

Community Features

This community has a forum

Subreddit Analysis

via GummySearch
Yearly: +3K members
Growth: +28.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 98 members
  • 2014: 50 members
  • 2015: 420 members
  • 2016: 69 members
  • 2017: 139 members
  • 2018: 197 members
  • 2020: 1K members
  • 2021: 735 members
  • 2023: 2K members
  • 2024: 2K members
  • 2025: 2K members
  • 2026: 2K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 194 members
  • Dec: 250 members
  • Jan: 199 members
  • Feb: 190 members
  • Mar: 260 members
  • Apr: 178 members
  • May: 235 members
  • Jun: 245 members
  • Jul: 229 members
  • Aug: 222 members
  • Sep: 187 members
  • Oct: 10 members

Topics

  • Jewish
    183 posts in the past month
    #1
    Jewish
    183
  • Queer
    81 posts in the past month
    #2
    Queer
    81
  • Lgbtq
    55 posts in the past month
    #3
    Lgbtq
    55
  • Trans
    34 posts in the past month
    #4
    Trans
    34
  • Community
    32 posts in the past month
    #5
    Community
    32

Flair

  • Casual Conversation
    20 posts in the past month
    1. How are all my fellow gay Jews holding up??
    2. Git shabbes everyone
    3. Useless lesbian time at Jewish camp
    #1
    Casual Conversation
    How are all my fellow gay Jews holding up?? · Git shabbes everyone · Useless lesbian time at Jewish camp
    20
  • Serious Discussion
    19 posts in the past month
    1. I really wish this group were expressly Zionist. Imo, Jewish subs should naturally be Zionist. I’m here because most lgbt+ subs are antisemitic cesspits, I shouldn’t have to see these people here too.
    2. Friends ignore antisemitism
    3. One of my favorite authors posted “FP” 🙄
    #2
    Serious Discussion
    I really wish this group were expressly Zionist. Imo, Jewish subs should naturally be Zionist. I’m here because most lgbt+ subs are antisemitic cesspits, I shouldn’t have to see these people here too. · Friends ignore antisemitism · One of my favorite authors posted “FP” 🙄
    19
  • Questions + Advice
    14 posts in the past month
    1. Feeling like a “minority in a minority”
    2. Book recommendations about navigating one’s Jewish faith while being queer?
    3. Any other fellow older lesbians still in the closet?
    #3
    Questions + Advice
    Feeling like a “minority in a minority” · Book recommendations about navigating one’s Jewish faith while being queer? · Any other fellow older lesbians still in the closet?
    14
  • Pride!
    7 posts in the past month
    1. The parade had barely started when I knew I wanted to leave.
    2. Lbgt and yom kippur
    3. Read a queer Jewish book by a queer Jewish author!
    #4
    Pride!
    The parade had barely started when I knew I wanted to leave. · Lbgt and yom kippur · Read a queer Jewish book by a queer Jewish author!
    7
  • Events
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Queer Torah Study Group - starting October 1
    2. Freedom Spectrum of East Africa.
    3. Shofar at the park
    #5
    Events
    Queer Torah Study Group - starting October 1 · Freedom Spectrum of East Africa. · Shofar at the park
    3

Frequently asked questions

Who is r/gayjews for?
Best for LGBTQIA+ enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/gayjews free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/gayjews have?
Roughly 11K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/gayjews on?
r/gayjews runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/gayjews cover?
On the Hive Index, r/gayjews is organized under LGBTQIA+.
How do I join r/gayjews?
You can join r/gayjews by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the LGBTQIA communities like?
Communities for LGBTQIA+ people covering social connection, identity, mental health, and advocacy. Discord is a major hub with large and small servers for everything from general queer community to specific identities and interests, alongside subreddits and dedicated platforms for support and discussion.

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Visitors /mo
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