Eshel Out Loud
News, Views, and Updates from the Eshel Community

Building the Community We Need
Every year, as I stand in the closing circle of the Eshel National Retreat, I hear the attendees defining what belonging to this community means to us: connection, friendship, joy, and peace. This weekend is a kickstarter for building the community we need, forming bonds that last far beyond this weekend. What makes these gatherings [more]
New Year, New Goals
As the new calendar year begins, Eshel’s staff members are taking stock of what lies ahead in the new year, both for Eshel and ourselves. While we’ll be sharing some of Eshel’s big plans for the future later, here’s a glimpse into our personal aspirations for the year. These goals help us to dream big, [more]
Learning to Make an Impact
It’s that time of year: organizations, particularly at the end of the calendar year, will talk about making a year end gift to their work, to make an impact. But what does it mean to make an impact? Where does one even start? At Eshel we talk about making an impact in Orthodoxy, strengthening Orthodoxy [more]
Holding On to Our Dreams
Every year, I look forward to celebrating Hannukah. In the darkest of times, the lights of the Hanukkiah and the songs of the holiday have always lifted me up and inspired me to renew my faith and hope in our people and in Hashem. This year, I have needed this light and renewal more [more]