Eshel Out Loud

News, Views, and Updates from the Eshel Community

Crafting Our Own Self-Care Practice

Crafting Our Own Self-Care Practice

I’m Sara Hessdorf, and I’m excited to be joining Eshel this year as a social work intern. I’m passionate about finding ways to strengthen the Jewish community through empathy and listening. I’m looking forward to meeting some of you at one of our support groups or at a social event in New York City! I [more]
Leaping Into a New Month

Leaping Into a New Month

Another new month! Last month, we explored journaling as a form of reflection. This month, as we enter Adar Aleph and February (a double leap year), let’s explore journaling as a form of self inquiry. Leap years are the way our calendar resets so that we don’t drift too far away from the cycles of [more]
The Story Behind the Warmline

The Story Behind the Warmline

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Reflections on Past Parent Retreats

Reflections on Past Parent Retreats

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Eshel and the Garden of Eden

Eshel and the Garden of Eden

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Ritual and Retreat

Ritual and Retreat

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