What: Pride weekend isn't just about marching and dancing; it's also about family and recognizing LGBTQ+ people in all cultures. The annual Pride Shabbat Dinner is a unique event celebrating our Jewish communities with an optional Shabbat service lead by Rabbi Aviva Goldberg and Cantor Paula Wolfson from Shir Libeynu. The service will be followed by […]
What: Join Eshel Queens for a picnic! When: Sunday, June 10th Details to be announced Questions? Contact us at info@eshelonline.org with any additional questions.
What: Look for Eshel at the Greater Chicago Jewish Festival! Come by and say hello and pick up some Eshel SWAG. Help spread the word about Eshel Chicago. Want more info? Contact: chicago@eshelonline.org When: Sunday, June 10th from 11:00 AM- 6:00 PM Where: Cook County Forest Preserve Oakton St., west of Lehigh
What: Join Eshel and J-Pride as we do the "Hora Down Hennepin" for the 13th year in a row as we march at Twin Cities Pride! After the march, join us for bagels and schmear at the J-Pride booth in Loring Park. Where: Meet up with us on 34th Street between Marquette Ave and 2nd […]
Join LGBTQ and ally Jewish teens, families, and community members from around NYC, New Jersey, Westchester County, and Long Island as we come together to celebrate Pride! The event will begin with a Pride brunch at WeWork Times Square (1460 Broadway, New York, NY 10036) from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.We will then enjoy watching the march from […]
For traditional Jewish parents of LGBT+ people who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and/or wish to connect with other parents like themselves. 6:30-8:30pm. Please email info@eshelonline.org or baltimore-dc@eshelonline.org to rsvp and for location information. People are welcome to stay longer to schmooze until 9:00pm if they so chose. Please fill out this […]
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 small private gathering for people who identify as LGBT and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious or formerly Orthodox. It is also for parents of LGBT people who live within Orthodox communities and […]
What: For traditional Jewish parents of LGBT+ 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: The last Wednesday of every month, at 7:00-8:30pm. Where: Please email baltimore-dc@eshelonline.org to rsvp and for location information.Please fill out this contact form: https://goo.gl/forms/5plNov2sxEjqr3WI3 People are welcome […]
Join Eshel Twin Cities to watch "The Cakemaker" Allies welcome! Where: Edina Cinema 3911 West 50th St, at France, Edina, MN, 55424 When: Thursday, July 26th at 7:15 pm Look for Eshel's Miryam Kabakov (wearing Eshel swag) in the lobby ten minutes before the show. Come and get free Eshel SWAG and hear about the […]
What: Join Eshel Chicago to discuss the #EshelPledge and learn more about how you can help make Orthodox high schools more welcoming to LGBTQ students. We will have video equipment ready so that you can make your own pledge video! Open to LGBTQ and allies! Where: RSVP here to receive the address When: Sunday, July 29 from […]
What: Philadelphia Trans Health Conference Eshel Shabbos Dinner When: 7:30 PM Kiddush + Food; 5:30 PM Drinks and children's dinner. Seltzer, beer, and kosher wine welcome! Where: email info@eshelonline.org to RSVP and receive the location. Dinner is hosted in a private home - 1.5 mile 30-minute walk from conference or short drive. Kashrut is Pas Yisrael/Chalav Stam. Dinner will be veggie-dairy with […]
What: Eshel Chicago is having a parents meet-up, for socializing and support. Light refreshments will be served When: Sunday, August 5 at 11:30-1:30 PM Where: Private home in Northbrook. Please RSVP to chicago@eshelonline.org to get the location. Questions? Email chicago@eshelonline.org
Shlomo Ashkinazy and his husband Michael Gomillion have generously invited members of Eshel to join them on Sunday August 12, in Cherry Grove on Fire Island, where they will be spending the week in a lovely rented beach house. Cherry Grove offers a variety of opportunities for fun activities to choose from including, beautiful beach, […]
What: For traditional Jewish parents of LGBT+ 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: The last Wednesday of every month, at 7:00-8:30pm. Where: Please email baltimore-dc@eshelonline.org to rsvp and for location information.Please fill out this contact form: https://goo.gl/forms/5plNov2sxEjqr3WI3 People are welcome […]
What: A monthly safe space in LA for socializing and support. Sponsored by Eshel and JQI Where: RSVP here to receive the address When: Sunday, September 16th from 12:30-2:30 PM
What: Join Eshel at Philadelphia OutFest 2018! Eshel will have a table at the street festival in the Philadelphia Gayborhood. It is the single largest LGBT event in Philadelphia, and is the largest National Coming Out Day event in the world! OutFest is taking place on Sunday October 7th, the first weekend after Sukkos. We still need volunteers to help staff the […]
What: A group for all who identify as LGBT and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious, formerly Orthodox, parents, and allies. Join this newly formed Eshel group. When: Thursday, September 27, 2018 at 7:45 PM Where: Please reply to toronto@eshelonline.org to receive the address. For more details visit our website.
What: Eat, drink, shmooze, and catch some Sukkah shade with fellow LGBTQ peeps! When: Sunday, September 30 at 11:00 AM Where: Please RSVP by email to get location. Questions? Email LosAngeles@eshelonline.org For more information, visit our website
WELCOMING SHULS SHABBAT: Shuls, schools, teens and parents REGISTER HERE! What do they have in store for our LGBTQ youth? What: Join us for a Shabbat with Sixth Street Community Synagogue Where:Sixth Street Community Synagogue When: October 12-13, Parshat Noach Join Eshel for an inspirational Welcoming Shuls Shabbat with the Sixth Street Community Synagogue on the Lower […]
WHAT: A private gathering for people who identify as LGBT and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious or formerly Orthodox. It is also for parents of LGBT people who live within Orthodox communities and struggle with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity. WHEN: Sunday, October 14 | 5:00- 7:00 PM WHERE: TBA Participants asked to adhere to strict confidentiality. For […]
What: These monthly gatherings of individuals from diverse Orthodox communities will offer a safe social space and support for community members seeking them. Where: RSVP here to receive the address. When: Sunday, October 21st from 12:30-2:30 PM
Please RSVP by filling out this form to receive the address or emailing us at toronto@eshelonline.org.
What: Eshel Chicago is having a parents meet-up, for socializing and support. Light refreshments will be served When: Sunday, October 28 at 3:00-4:30 PM Where: Private home in Northbrook. Please RSVP to chicago@eshelonline.org to get the location. Questions? Email chicago@eshelonline.org
What: Join the new Eshel Kew Gardens group. This group is a private gathering for people who identify as LGBTQ and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious, or formerly Orthodox. The group is confidential and anyone who attends agrees to keep confidentiality. When: Monday, October 29, 2018 7:30-9:00 PM Where: Kew Gardens, NY. Please fill out this contact form to receive the […]
For traditional Jewish parents of LGBT+ people who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and/or wish to connect with other parents like themselves. 7:00-8:30pm. Please email info@eshelonline.org or baltimore-dc@eshelonline.org to rsvp and for location information. Please fill out this contact form: https://goo.gl/forms/5plNov2sxEjqr3WI3. If you have filled out this form before, you are already on […]