Eshel Israel LGBTQ+ and Parents Meetup

Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for LGBTQ+ people and parents of LGBTQ+ children. This group will provide support and build community in an intimate, confidential setting in English. Our first few meetings will be over Zoom, but we hope to add in-person meetings soon. This group is for those who have made aliyah, are thinking about making aliyah, spend part of the year in Israel, are in yeshiva or seminary, or have kids in Israel for the year.

WHAT: A private gathering for LGBTQ+ individuals who are Orthodox, Ortho-curious, or formerly Orthodox and for traditional Jewish parents of LGBTQ+ people who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and/or wish to connect with other parents like themselves.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 26, 7:30 pm (Israel), 12:30 pm (Eastern Time)

WHERE: Online. Register below for login details.

Eshel’s mission is to create a future for Orthodox lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, and their families. Through its innovative and culturally sensitive programming, Eshel works with each individual, family, and community in creating a place for their LGBTQ members. Eshel envisions a world where Orthodox LGBTQ individuals can live out their lives in the Orthodox communities of their choice.