New York City 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

Baltimore/D.C. Meetup for LGBTQ+ and Parents

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+ […]

Philadelphia Meetup

PA

Get together with our Philadelphia Eshel family. Join us at a local kosher restaurant to meet and socialize with others, like yourself, in the extended Eshel network. WHAT: A confidential […]

Bridging the Divides, Fostering Inclusivity

Bridging the Divides, Fostering Inclusivity: Rabbinic, Psychoanalytic and Academic Perspectives on Traditional Judaism and Contemporary Gender/Sex Identities, featuring Miryam Kabakov of Eshel. For more information and to register, click here. […]

Eshel Across America

The Extraordinary Power of a Shared Meal This coming Shabbat VaYera, the Torah portion where the “eshel”, the sheltering tree is planted, we are urging individuals in communities across the […]

Philadelphia Meet Up

William Way Community Center 1315 Spruce Street, Philadelphia

Get together with our Philadelphia Eshel family. Join us in this intimate, confidential setting to meet others, like yourself, in the extended Eshel network. WHAT: A confidential gathering for people who identify […]

Free
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Baltimore/DC LGBTQ+ & Parents Meetup

What: A private gathering for LGBTQ+ individuals who are Orthodox, Ortho-curious, or formerly Orthodox and for traditional Jewish parents of LGBTQ+ people. When: The first Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm. […]

Eshel Parent Retreat

"We wait all year for the Eshel Parent Retreat"   Your wait is over. Registration is open for The 7th Annual Eshel Parent Retreat for Parents of LGBTQ+ Children.   […]

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Phone-In LGBTQ+ 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: Please fill out this form to […]

Candles and Nosh – Eshel Toronto

Come celebrate the first night of Hanukkah with your fav queer fam LGBTQ at the J and Moishe House Toronto followed by an optional shlep to the village to see […]

Festival of Lights – Eshel Toronto

Gather with the Eshel community for a sweet and casual Chanukkah party on the 5th night! LGBTQ+ Orthodox, observant, and formerly Orthodox folks are welcome to join us for lighting […]

Baltimore Shabbat Lunch

Join Eshel Baltimore/DC for a Shabbat Lunch for LGBTQ identified individuals, family and allies at the home of one of our local Eshel participants.  Please come, eat delicious food, and […]

Eshel Baltimore/DC Chanukah Party

Eshel DC/Baltimore will be hosting a Chanukah party on Sunday, December 29 from 11:00AM-1:00PM.  LGBTQ identified, family, and allies are all welcome.  We would be delighted if you brought your […]

Eshel Philly Chanukah Party

What: Eshel Philly is hosting a Chanukah party on Sunday, December 29, 2019. When: 5:00-7:00 pm Open to LGBTQ+, family, and allies and expect latkes, donuts, and music! For questions […]

Baltimore/D.C. Meet Up for LGBTQ+ and Parents

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+ […]

Phone-In Orthodox Parent Support Group

Phone In: Nation Wide

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 their […]

Free

MohoMTL & Eshel/JQUEER Reunion Tour

Event co-hosted by Eshel Montreal, JQueer, and Moishe House Montreal The last time we made an event with Eshel/JQueer was in May. How can that be? We know how much […]

Soon by You Premiere & Screening

We are excited to announce that Eshel will be featured in Soon by You! Come out and join the Premiere Screening & Celebration! Watch the Episode Q&A with the Cast […]

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Brooklyn Women’s Weekly Meetup

Women's New York Area Meetup on Zoom Meet other individuals who identify as female and who are exploring their Orthodox LGBTQ+ identities. Meeting Weekly: Every Tuesday from 7:30 pm - […]

St. Louis Parent Meetup

The Eshel Parent Meetup will gather Sunday, March 1st, at 7:30 p.m. in a private home. For details and the location, please contact Pat at pnharris115@gmail.com.

Pre-Purim Eshel Party in Toronto

Join the Eshel community for a Mishloach Manos exchange and pre-Purim gathering! A light dinner and some sweet treats will be served! Costumes and Queer-Feminist Purim Torah very welcome :) […]