Mar 13, 2014 | Eshel in the News
Parents, It’s OK to Be Human By Richard Dweck This weekend I was privileged to be asked to be facilitator at the National Eshel Retreat for Orthodox Jewish parents of LGBT children. I am so impressed by the courageous stories these parents shared of having an LGBT child. Many parents are afraid of reaching out for support [more]
Feb 26, 2014 | Eshel in the News
Let’s Get The Conversation Started LGBT Jews and Orthodox Communities We are a group of observant, Orthodox families from across the United States, including Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. On March 7, we will be meeting face-to-face–many for the first time–for the 2nd annual Parents’ Retreat, sponsored byEshel, an organization committed [more]
Feb 20, 2014 | Eshel in the News
Don’t Exclude Our Gay, Orthodox Children As a Modern Orthodox Jew and a Jewish educator, I have written, spoken and taught about homosexuality and our need as a community to address this issue within the framework of halacha, or Jewish law, for many years. I had already been an advocate for the LGBTQ community for [more]
Oct 15, 2013 | Eshel in the News
My Secret, As The Father Of An LGBTQ Child — Not What You Think! Editor's Note: Eshel, an organization that advocates for an Orthodox community that is inclusive of LGBTQ Jews, offered us this piece in honor of National Coming Out Day. Eshel is launching an Orthodox Allies Roundtable. To find out more on how to be [more]
Oct 11, 2013 | Eshel in the News, Featured Articles
By Anonymous Editor's Note: Eshel, an organization that advocates for an Orthodox community that is inclusive of LGBTQ Jews, offered us this piece in honor of National Coming Out Day. Eshel is launching an Orthodox Allies Roundtable. To find out more on how to be an Orthodox ally click here. I am a Modern [more]
Oct 11, 2013 | Eshel in the News
New Hope For Gay Orthodox Jews The holidays are over. Through the fasting and food, the succession of pageant, discomfort, reconciliation and exultation, a single moment continues to stands out. Every year for more than 30 years I have found the Yom Kippur afternoon service Torah reading unnerving — and this year I did not. [more]
