Come together on November 14th for an LGBTQ+ Community Shabbat Dinner, sponsored by Eshel, and in partnership with The Beis and Fort Tryon Jewish Center! We are so excited to create a warm and welcoming space for what is hopefully the first of many gatherings in Washington Heights. Join your local LGBTQ+ community and enjoy […]
Join Eshel for a night of self-reflection and artistic expression, with a self-portrait workshop led by respected artist Tobi Kahn. For those of us balancing LGBTQ+ and Jewish identity, the endeavor of self-perception can be equal parts daunting, confusing, and exciting. So too, self-presentation is often a process that requires deep introspection and experimentation. Through […]
Join our Atlanta community for a fun, laughter-filled night out! We’ll kick things off with drinks at The Establishment at 6:00 PM — a perfect chance to meet new friends and connect with fellow LGBTQ+ Jews. Then we’ll head over together to enjoy the always-hilarious Modi live on stage. Grab your show ticket on your […]
REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED. Eshel, Atara Minyan, and PHS invite you to join us for davening and dinner at Luria Academy, followed by a conversation about LGBTQ+ family, from planning to parenthood, moderated by our Director of Marketing and Communications and current Maharat student, Sara Singer. Navigating having children, from conception to […]
Join Eshel and our partners for the Annual LGBTQ+ Chanukah Party! Celebrate Night Two of the Festival of Lights with the LGBTQ+ Jewish community of NYC! Enjoy a dairy dinner--complete with latkes, sufganiyot, and chocolate gelt, a wine bar, and DJ! We will eat, drink, dance, and have a special candle lighting ceremony. Let's ignite […]
Join Baltimore/DC Eshel for a Chanukah celebration on Sunday, December 21 from 10AM to noon. The location will be shared upon signing up. Please volunteer to set up, clean up, give a Dvar Torah or run some games. We look forward to celebrating Chanukah among Eshel community members, and hope to see you there! hbspt.forms.create({ […]
Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of LGBTQ+ children. This group will provide support and build community in an intimate, confidential setting in English. This group meets in person most months, with a Zoom meeting once per quarter. Register below for monthly reminders, links, and location details. hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", portalId: "7837587", formId: […]
Is your New Years Resolution to learn something new in the kitchen? You’re in luck! Join us at our Monthly NYC Meet-Up at the Marlene JCC Manhattan for a babka baking class with our Program Director, Mendel Weintraub! Learn how to make this classic Jewish dessert from the Knead to Nosh! We will assemble our […]
Join us for a light dairy dinner and a conversation with Rabbi Steven Greenberg, Co-founder and Director of Education at Eshel. This is an opportunity to schmooze with him, meet other LGBTQ+ Jews and Orthodox parents of LGBTQ+ children in South Florida. Six Queer Heroes and Scoundrels Same-sex love, while surely hidden and formally […]
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 8PM, we will present “Living a Religious Life as a Transgender Jew: A Halachic Conversation.” During this program, Yaakov, a transgender college student, will discuss with Rabbi Dov Linzer, President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School, many of the halachic issues that arise for a transgender […]
Enjoy an inspiring and restorative Shabbat with Eshel Israel! Spend Shabbat Shira with other religious parents of LGBTQ+ children. We'll enjoy a relaxing Shabbat together, connect, give each other chizzuk, and dive deep into the challenges and joys of parenting LGBTQ+ children. This Shabbat is an opportunity for us to slow down, take a break from […]
What: This group is for traditional Jewish parents who may be struggling with their child’s gender identity and/or wish to connect with other parents like themselves. When: Fourth Monday of each month, 9:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM CST - 6:00 PM PST Where: For notifications and sign-in information, please register below. (You only need to […]
Straight Spouses of LGBTQ+ Partners Support Group Has your spouse come out to you? This support group is for anyone in the Orthodox community whose husband or wife has come out as gay, lesbian, or transgender, whether you are married, separated, or divorced. This group is a confidential and supportive space to process difficult emotions, […]
May 13, 2024: Queer Chassidic Wisdom: A Journey with Yael Gedelzman Join us for a unique and enriching experience—a Queer Chassidic Shiur led by Yael Gadelzman! Delve into the teachings of Chassidic tradition through a queer lens in this engaging session. Explore the intersection of queer identity and Chassidic philosophy with Yael's insightful guidance. Plus, […]
Join Eshel for a New York City meetup every month! Connect in person with other Orthodox LGBTQ+ people, make new friends, and try something new. Check back for specific details and to RSVP for upcoming events. Sign up below to get email updates about our future events! hbspt.forms.create({ portalId: "7837587", formId: "bd723e2a-ac60-4f6e-b66b-026ed0c3959b" });
Join our drop-in support group for parents! We meet every Wednesday at noon ET and the first Monday every month at 8pm ET. For notifications and sign-in information, please fill out the form below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", portalId: "7837587", formId: "7671fe05-c022-4625-b646-4d6c927cbdff" });
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 […]
A confidential space for LGBTQ+ adults who are Orthodox, formerly Orthodox, or Orthodox-adjacent to access peer support, share their experiences, and connect and gain insights from others. Second Monday of the month 8:00 pm ET, 7:00 pm CT, 6:00 pm MT, 5:00 pm PT Register below for Zoom link and to receive notifications each […]
Learn More and Register: https://www.eshelonline.org/2026-lgbtq-retreat/
What: Meet other LGBTQ+ individuals in the area of Miami, Florida! Family members and relatives of LGBTQ+ folks are also welcome to join! Our coordinators speak Spanish and French. When: The third Monday of each month from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Where: For notifications and sign-in information, please register below. (You only need to register […]
Women's New York Area Meetup on Zoom What: Meet other individuals who identify as female and who are exploring their Orthodox LGBTQ+ identities. When: Meeting Weekly: Every Tuesday from 8:30 pm - 9:45 pm Where: For notifications and sign-in information, register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", […]
Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze, chat, ask questions, and hear topics of interest! For notifications and sign-in information, please fill out the form below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) hbspt.forms.create({ portalId: "7837587", formId: "7671fe05-c022-4625-b646-4d6c927cbdff" });
Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of LGBTQ+ children. This group will provide support and build community in an intimate, confidential setting in English. This group meets in person most months, with a Zoom meeting once per quarter. Register below for monthly reminders, links, and location details. hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", portalId: "7837587", formId: […]
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 […]
