Get together with our Baltimore/DC Eshel family. Join us in this intimate, confidential setting to meet others, like yourself, in the extended Eshel network. 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 […]
Eshel Across America Weekend (November 5-8, 2020) As we read every year in Parashat Vayera, Avraham and Sarah plant an Eshel tree near their tent to signal the welcome of strangers. It is during this weekend that we, the Eshel community, celebrate our commitment to inclusion and dialogue. Unbinding Isaac with Professor Aaron Koller Under […]
Eshel Across America Weekend (November 5-8, 2020) As we read every year in Parashat Vayera, Avraham and Sarah plant an Eshel tree near their tent to signal the welcome of strangers. It is during this weekend that we, the Eshel community, celebrate our commitment to inclusion and dialogue. Melava Malka Join Eshel for a community-wide […]
The application process is currently closed, but please feel free to fill out the form for the second round of DuSiah, which will be held in the near future! Eshel Across America Weekend (November 5-8, 2020) As we read every year in Parashat Vayera, Avraham and Sarah plant an Eshel tree near their tent to […]
What: A confidential support group for observant/Orthodox Jewish parents of LGBTQ+ individuals who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and/or wish to connect with other parents like themselves. Where: For notifications and sign-in information, please register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.)
Welcome to Eshel's Meetup! What: This virtual support group will be a space for people who identify as transgender, non-binary, and gender questioning. All shades of Orthodox including Chareidi, Modern Orthodox, Ex-Orthodox, are welcome to come and share in a safe and confidential virtual group. When: Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of […]
For Thanksgiving this year, the Baltimore/DC group is planning to have a Thanksgiving get-together on November 26 at 3 PM. It will be an hour to mingle with friends, play a few fun games, and celebrate a wonderful American holiday together. We look forward to seeing you there!
Get together with our Baltimore/DC Eshel family. Join us in this intimate, confidential setting to meet others, like yourself, in the extended Eshel network. 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 […]
Get ready... It is almost here....the holiday of Chanukah! We will be having a pre-Chanukah celebration with lots of shmoozing, fun, and games. We will be playing Speed Dreidl, Dreidl Scattergories, Miraculous Mad Libs, and we'll have a Battle of the Debaters: Soufganiot vs. Latkes. To bring: Your own delicious snacks and home-made goodies; 20 […]
The Eshel Parent Retreat 20/20 Vision Focus on our children, our families, our communities, ourselves Thursday - Sunday December 3-6, 2020 This year we will meet virtually, beginning on Thursday evening and continuing Motzei Shabbat and Sunday. Keynote Speaker: Rabbi Benny Lau SNEAK PREVIEW of […]
Chanukah is like quicksilver, taking different shapes in different contexts. In this class, R. Steve Greenberg will explore two secret portrayals of the holiday: one revealed by historians and another by Hasidim; one going inward and the other shining out to the world.
Sponsored by Eshel! Hear Eshel's Executive Director, Miryam Kabakov, and Eshel President of the Board, Shlomo Askinazi, speak at the event. Register here!
What: A confidential support group for observant/Orthodox Jewish parents of LGBTQ+ individuals who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and/or wish to connect with other parents like themselves. Where: For notifications and sign-in information, please register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.)
Join the parent community for dinner and a movie. Watch the new Netflix release “The Prom” together. Order in dinner, support your local kosher restaurants (if you live near any), watch a movie with the parent community. In New Jersey? Help support Chopstix Kosher Chinese* by ordering in Chinese food here. A portion of the […]
Grandparents with LGBTQ+ children from traditional communities who would like to meet for support and socializing gather and learn how to understand and be there for their LGBTQ+ grandchild and their family. Gather over zoom once a month. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8:00 pm ET - 7:00 pm CT - 5:00 […]
11th Eshel National LGBTQ RetreatUnmask. Unwind. Reunite.01/14 Thursday 01/15 Friday 01/16 Saturday 01/17 SundayRetreat Help Desk If you experience any technical problems or difficulty logging in, please call the Eshel Retreat Help Desk at 302-354-0705. Who Is This For? We gather during our annual weekend with other Orthodox/formerly Orthodox/traditional/Ortho-curious LGBTQ+ individuals who seek connection and community. […]
The Parent Chaburah Group meets on the Third Wednesday of each month at 8 pm Eastern, 7 pm Central, 5 pm Pacific Time.
Get together with our Baltimore/DC Eshel family. Join us in this intimate, confidential setting to meet others, like yourself, in the extended Eshel network. 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 […]
Get ready to have some fun! On Sunday, February 14, at 8:00 pm ET, we're going to get very silly (or alarmingly competitive) with this speed and dating battle for the ages! In teams, you’ll be given different fun challenges to complete. The teams will be divided up by demographics like age, location, gender identity, […]
Hidden Identities - Meeting Challenges with Dr. Sunnie Epstein Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at 4:00 pm ET Esther is the paradigmatic woman leader in so many ways; her leadership and meeting the challenges she faces must come from somewhere deep inside of her as is often the case with women leaders of our past and […]
What: A confidential support group for observant/Orthodox Jewish parents of LGBTQ+ individuals who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and/or wish to connect with other parents like themselves. Where: For notifications and sign-in information, please register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.)
Looking for Purim Events near you? Here are some suggestions! Baltimore: Rabbi Chai Posner, Beth Tfiloh, https://www.bethtfiloh.com/religious-services/holidays/purim Rabbi Yerachmiel Shapiro, Moses Montefiore Anshe Emunah Hebrew Congregation (MMAE), http://mmae.org/events.html Connecticut: Rabbi Yitzchak Adler, Beth David West Hartford https://www.bethdavidwh.org New Jersey: Rabbi Nati Helfgott, Netivot Shalom, Teaneck, NJ. https://www.netivotshalomnj.org/about-us Rabbi Daniel Geretz, Maayan, West Orange, NJ. […]
Celebrate Purim as we approach our collective LockDownAversary! Seudah with games, Purim Torah, drink demos, Hamentashen contest, and prizes!Masks optional, costumes mandatory, kid-friendly. Friday, February 26, 2021 at 1:00 pm ET | 12:00 pm CT | 10:00 am PTRegister Today!
This week: Join us for some post-Purim games and fun. Dress up in your funniest hat! The second half of the evening will be normal meeting format. This meetup is a get together with our Baltimore/DC Eshel family. Join us in this intimate, confidential setting to meet others, like yourself, in the extended Eshel network. […]
Marry Me HoweverEshel is partnering with Go2Films and Rabbi Mordechai Vardi, to bring his groundbreaking film, “MarryMe, However” to North American audiences.Marry Me However by Rabbi Mordechai Vardi and a Zoom Panel on “Marry Me However”: Hoping for the Wrong Future Sunday, March 21st at 4pmET. Eshel is partnering with Rabbi Mordechai Vardi and Go2Films […]