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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Straight Spouses of LGBTQ+ Partners Support Group
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 […]
NYC LGBTQ+ Babka Bake
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 […]
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 […]
Women’s LBTQ+ Support Group
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 […]
A conversation with Rabbi Greenberg: Six Queer Heroes and Scoundrels
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 […]
Eshel Baltimore/DC Parents & LGBTQ+ Joint Meetup
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+ […]
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 […]
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 […]
Living a Religious Life as a Transgender Jew: A Halachic Conversation
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 […]
Parents of Trans & Gender Nonconforming Children Support Group
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 […]
Israel Parent Shabbaton
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 […]
NYC | Tu B’shvat Karaoke Night
Back by popular demand, Eshel is pleased to invite you to Karaoke Night at the Manhattan JCC! Even better, we will be able to sing in celebration of not just […]
South Florida LGBTQ+ & Parents Meetup
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: […]
NYC 20s and 30s Pre-Purim Pregame w/ JQY
Join Eshel and JQY for our first 20s & 30s program of 2026! Ring in Rosh Chodesh Adar with a wine and cheese Purim pre-game at the JCC with new […]
February Farbrengen: LGBTQ+ Brooklyn Shabbat Oneg
Escape the cold weather and join Eshel for our first Brooklyn LGBTQ+ Shabbat Oneg in Crown Heights. Enjoy post-dinner snacks, games, singing, and socializing. This event is 21+ and free […]
LGBTQ+ Community Purim Chagiga
Come be marbin b’simcha on Monday, March 2nd with Eshel and our partners for the annual LGBTQ+ Purim Chagiga! This year, we come together again to hear the classic tale […]
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 […]
South Florida | Post-Purim Meetup
Connect with other LGBTQ+ Jews and family members at Eshel’s South Florida Post-Purim Meetup. Join us for a relaxed evening together at a local restaurant. Date: Saturday, March 7thTime: 8:00 […]
Baltimore Allies Training
During this training, you will learn to identify ways to support LGBTQ+ people in your Orthodox community. Whether you are a shul member, day school parent, or lay leader, you […]
2026 National LGBTQ+ Retreat
Learn More and Register: https://www.eshelonline.org/2026-lgbtq-retreat/
Upper West Side Community Shabbat Dinner feat. Rabbis Elie Friedman & Zvi Weiss
Eshel is thrilled to be partnering with Darkhei Noam Pride and Base UWS for this special community Shabbat, celebrating the vibrancy of the Upper West Side LGBTQ+ Jewish community. We […]
NYC Crafting Freedom: DIY Haggadah Workshop feat. Rabbi Jamie Kuperman-Schwartz
Get ready with Eshel for z'man cheiruteinu (the time of our freedom) with a homemade Haggadah crafting night! We will enjoy pizza and hear words of torah from Rabbi Jamie […]
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 […]