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LGBTQ+ Support Group

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 […]

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Parents Drop-In Support Group

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 […]

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Eshel Brooklyn Women’s LBTQ+ Meetup

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 THURSDAY (Previously Tuesday) […]

Brooklyn Shabbat Dinner

Celebrate Shabbat and the LGBTQ+ community! Join Eshel for a festive Kabbalat Shabbat followed by dinner and an oneg. We’re bringing together our LGBTQ+ community and allies to meet new […]

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Closeted Men’s Support Group

Connect with other closeted Orthodox men in a welcoming, supportive, and confidential peer support group. This group offers a warm and empathetic environment where you can share your thoughts, feelings, […]

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Israel Parent Meetup

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 […]

Orthodox+* People of Trans Experience Support Group

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 […]

South Florida Hannukah Party

Celebrate Hannukah with Eshel's South Florida chapter! Connect with warm, inclusive, community, and enjoy delicious holiday foods. Where: Hallandale Beach, FL - RSVP For Address When: December 29 6:00-9:00 PM […]

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New York City Meetup

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 […]

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Parents Drop-In Support Group

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 […]

Eshel National Retreat 2025

Friday January 17 - Sunday January 19 Isabella Freedman Falls Village, CTCommunity: Building and Belonging Celebrate all the ways we gather and build our communities as LGBTQ+ people and as […]

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Eshel Toronto & Montreal LGBTQ+ Meetup

This bi-weekly group for Toronto/Montreal LGBTQ+ folks from Orthodox communities generally meets over Zoom the second Monday of every month, and in-person in Toronto on the fourth Tuesday of the […]

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Israel Parent Meetup

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 mostly […]

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Eshel New York City LGBTQ+ Meetup

Calling all adult members of the NYC queer community who are Orthodox, formerly Orthodox, or “Ortho-curious.” If you are interested in connecting with other individuals who are exploring their Orthodox […]

Free

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Closeted in Crown Heights

In our community, there are many women who feel vulnerable and that they have much to lose if they come out: a job, housing, children, or family. This group is […]

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Eshel Brooklyn Women’s LBTQ+ Meetup

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 […]

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Eshel Orthodox Parents Phone-in Support Group

Phone In: Nation Wide

What: This group is for Orthodox Jewish parents with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender children seeking peer support. We will also discuss ways to help parents and families navigate in […]

Free
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Eshel LGBTQ+ Phone-in Support Group

What: Join this anonymous phone-in support group for LGBTQ+ individuals who are unable to attend one of our in-person sessions. When: Fourth Wednesday of every month | 9:00 PM EST Where: For notifications and sign-in […]

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LGBTQ+ Support Group

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.   First Monday […]

New York City Meetup

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 […]