Jun 22, 2020 | Eshel Out Loud
Lo tov heyot ha-adam levado, it is not good for the earthling to be alone (Gen. 2:18). As the product of a traditional Jewish education, I have always heard this verse cited as an aphoristic observation about human nature and the need for companionship. No one wants to be alone their whole life. Life is [more]
Jun 15, 2020 | Eshel Out Loud
Isolation is an unfortunate norm for LGBTQ Jewish youth. The Coronavirus pandemic has only made things worse. By Idit Klein, Rachael Fried, Asher Gellis, Miryam Kabakov, and Rebecca Stapel-Wax As leaders of organizations that advance LGBTQ equality in Jewish life, we know how important it is to create antidotes to loss, fear, and isolation – especially [more]
Jun 10, 2020 | Eshel Out Loud
How Orthodox Jewish Communities Respond When Members Come Out as LGBTQ For much of the 21st century, Miryam Kabakov and Rabbi Steven Greenberg have been agents of change in Orthodox Jewish communities built on continuity and tradition. Through their own coming out processes, their writings, and their organizing – both are founders of Eshel, an organization [more]
Jun 3, 2020 | Eshel Out Loud
The Rwandan model — Burundi-born, Brussels-raised, now New York City resident — wants to create spaces for tough conversations. Read more.
Mar 24, 2020 | Eshel Out Loud
Wishing you a Shabbat of peace and health The last time I was in a room filled with people... ...I was celebrating Purim in shul. The wild costumes and silly songs testified to the concept of ונהפוך הוא: the idea that things are turned on their heads. Who knew that only a week [more]
Mar 17, 2020 | Eshel Out Loud
Rabbi Nathan Cardoza, a long-time rabbinic ally and a friend has shared with some colleagues this very thoughtful article. While we are in the midst of a dangerous and fearful time no one should minimize the real challenges that we are and will be facing. Anxiety is not the answer. And surely one day it [more]