Johnny founded the Jewish Lesbian Gay and Transgendered Archives (LGBT Archives). The collection is unique and the largest in the world encompassing print, film, video, music and crafts.

Johnny believed he was twice blessed by being Jewish and gay. In his "retirement," Johnny helped found Chutzpah and then Keshet Shalom. He worked on several committees including the Jewish Queer Culture Committee and was a volunteer at Casey House.

His courage, struggle, perseverance and love of life was an inspiration to all of us.

The ONE National Gay & Lesbian Archives is now the custodian for the Twice Blessed collection and website. ONE Archives is continuing the work of Johnny Abush by adding other Jewish LGBT materials to significant holdings entrusted to our care by Johnny, and his family and friends.