BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eshel Online - ECPv6.0.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.eshelonline.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Eshel Online REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192538Z UID:148073-1721217600-1721221200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Parents Drop-In Support Group DESCRIPTION:Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze\, chat\, ask questions\, and hear topics of interest! \nFor notifications and sign-in information\, please fill out the form below. (You only need to register for this group one time.)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/parents-drop-in/2024-07-17/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Parents-Drop-In-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T180208Z UID:152291-1721217600-1721221200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 177:30 – 9:00 pmRamat Beit Shemesh \nJoin 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.  \nRegister below for monthly reminders\, links\, and location details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sign up for our other newsletters URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-meetup-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26-2023-09-25-2023-10-18-2024-01-17-2024-05-15-2024-06-19-2024-07-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20230303T192824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T180412Z UID:155034-1721246400-1721251800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Closeted Women's Support Group DESCRIPTION:Third Wednesday Monthly \n8:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm CT / 5:00 pm PT \nIn 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 here to provide mutual support and unconditional love no matter where your journey is leading you. This support group is a non-judgmental space – there is no pressure to change your situation unless you want to. \nThis group might be for you if you: \n\nAre a woman in the closet\nAre married or divorced\nHave children\nAre afraid of what you might lose if you come out\n\nThis is a confidential group. Respect for each others’ desire to remain confidential or anonymous is of the utmost importance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Sign up for our weekly newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/closeted-womens-support-group/2024-07-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20240703T180844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T214842Z UID:158471-1721331000-1721334600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Summer Book Series: Queer Judaism with Orit Avishai DESCRIPTION:Sign Up\n \n \n \n \n \n Eshel is partnering with Lehrhaus in Somerville\, MA to Celebrate the Anniversaries of three groundbreaking books this summer on the Queering of Traditional Judaism. \n\nJune 18 – Wrestling with God and Men (2004) by Steve Greenberg\nJuly 18 – Queer Judaism (2023) by Orit Avishai\nAugust 18 – Keep Your Wives Away From Them (2011) by Miryam Kabakov\n\n  \nAbout the Book \nQueer Judiasm: LGBT Activism and the Remaking of Jewish Orthodoxy in IsraelOrit Avishai \nUntil fairly recently\, Orthodox people in Israel could not imagine embracing their LGBT sexual or gender identity and staying within the Orthodox fold. But within the span of about a decade and a half\, Orthodox LGBT people have forged social circles and communities and become much more visible. This has been a remarkable shift in a relatively short time span. Queer Judaism offers the compelling story of how Jewish LGBT persons in Israel created an effective social movement. \nDrawing on more than 120 interviews\, Orit Avishai illustrates how LGBT Jews accomplished this radical change. She makes the case that it has taken multiple approaches to achieve recognition within the community\, ranging from political activism to more personal interactions with religious leaders and community members\, to simply creating spaces to go about their everyday lives. Orthodox LGBT Jews have drawn from their lived experiences as well as Jewish traditions\, symbols\, and mythologies to build this movement\, motivated to embrace their sexual identity not in spite of\, but rather because of\, their commitment to Jewish scripture\, tradition\, and way of life. Unique and timely\,Queer Judaism: LGBT Activism and the Remaking of Jewish Orthodoxy in Israel (NYU Press\, 2023) challenges popular conceptions of how LGBT people interact and identify with conservative communities of faith. \n  \nAbout the Author: \nOrit Avishai is a sociologist at Fordham University in New York\, where she is affiliated with the Center for Jewish Studies. She has a PhD from the University of California at Berkeley and law degrees from the Yale Law School and Tel Aviv University. She teaches courses on religion\, gender\, sexuality\, and American politics. Her book Queer Judaism: LGBT Activism and the Remaking of Jewish Orthodoxy in Israel addresses how traditional religious values and practice in Israel is being reshaped by the life choices of LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jews. \n \n Sign Up\n \n \n \n \n \n The next and final event in this series is on August 18 – Keep Your Wives Away From Them (2011) by Miryam Kabakov URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/eshel-summer-book-series-queer-judaism-with-orit-avishai/ LOCATION:Lehrhaus\, 425 Washington Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/july-18-horizontal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T223000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20201104T174130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T162609Z UID:148637-1721336400-1721341800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Orthodox+* People of Trans Experience Support Group DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Eshel’s Meetup!\nWhat: 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. \nWhen: Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of every month at 9 pm EST – 6 pm PST. \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, please register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) \nThis group is confidential: all attendees are required to adhere to the privacy of its members. \nAbout the Group Coordinator \nThis Eshel Meetup is led by Joshua Avishur\, a transgender Orthodox Jew who enjoys connecting with people and embracing the beauty in all individuals. Joshua is a Masters-in-Social-Work student with experience in mentoring LGBTQ+ folk and developing and leading therapy groups for children and individual counseling with at-risk youth. Joshua is also a transgender panel moderator and panelist. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/a-support-group-for-orthodox-people-of-trans-experience/2024-07-18/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-15.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T225459Z UID:163046-1721655000-1721660400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of LGBTQ+ children. \nThis 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. \nRegister below for monthly reminders\, links\, and location details. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-meetup-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26/2024-07-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240722T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20200212T210217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T230205Z UID:147646-1721682000-1721685600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Parents of Trans & Gender Nonconforming Children Support Group DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nWhen: Fourth Monday of each month\, 9:00 PM EST – 8:00 PM CST – 6:00 PM PST \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, please register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) \nQuestions? Email info@eshelonline.org \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/parents-of-transgender-and-gender-non-conforming-children-3/2024-07-22/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240723T214500 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T160823Z UID:148221-1721766600-1721771100@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Brooklyn Women's LBTQ+ Meetup DESCRIPTION:Women’s New York Area Meetup on Zoom \nWhat: Meet other individuals who identify as female and who are exploring their Orthodox LGBTQ+ identities. \nWhen: Meeting Weekly: Every Tuesday from 8:30 pm – 9:45 pm \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-new-york-area-meetup-2020-04-22-2022-03-22-2023-11-21/2024-07-23/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20240214T185353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T174639Z UID:155351-1722886200-1722891600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC | Queer and Jewish Textiles Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging presentation on the rich world of Jewish and queer textiles\, led by Jamie Lebovics (they/them)! \nDiscover how textiles in every culture have been used to express history\, personality\, and identity. Explore a variety of textiles with Jewish significance\, such as tallit\, challah covers\, and different styles of head coverings\, as well as textiles with queer significance\, including handkerchiefs for flagging and gender-affirming garments. \nAfter the presentation\, participate in a hands-on workshop where you can express your creativity. We look forward to a fun and inspiring session that celebrates the intersection of these rich traditions! \nRegistration is now closed! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/new-york-city-meetup-2024-08-05/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20230912T015346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T152107Z UID:152943-1722888000-1722891600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Parents Drop-In Support Group DESCRIPTION:Join our drop-in support group for parents! We meet every Wednesday at noon ET and the first Monday every month at 8pm ET. \nFor notifications and sign-in information\, please fill out the form below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up to Join\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/drop-in-parents-support-group/2024-08-05/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Parents-Drop-In-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20230926T162921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T182513Z UID:154331-1723665600-1723669200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nSecond Monday of the month \n8:00 pm ET\, 7:00 pm CT\, 6:00 pm MT\, 5:00 pm PT \nRegister below for Zoom link and to receive notifications each month. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/lgbtq-support-group-2024-01-01-2024-08-14/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20240703T182122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T185023Z UID:158485-1724009400-1724013000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Boston | Eshel Summer Book Series: Keep Your Wives Away from Them with Miryam Kabakov DESCRIPTION:Sign Up\n \n \n \n \n \n Eshel is partnering with Lehrhaus in Somerville\, MA to Celebrate the Anniversaries of three groundbreaking books this summer on the Queering of Traditional Judaism. \n\nJune 18 – Wrestling with God and Men (2004) by Steve Greenberg\nJuly 18 – Queer Judaism (2023) by Orit Avishai\nAugust 18 – Keep Your Wives Away From Them (2011) by Miryam Kabakov\n\n  \nAbout the Book \nKeep Your Wives Away from Them: Orthodox Women\, Unorthodox Desires: An AnthologyMiryam Kabakov \nReconciling queerness with religion has always been an enormous challenge. When the religion is Orthodox Judaism\, the task is even more daunting. This anthology takes on that challenge by giving voice to genderqueer Jewish women who were once silenced–and effectively rendered invisible–by their faith. Keep Your Wives Away from Them tells the story of those who have come out\, who are still closeted\, living double lives\, or struggling to maintain an integrated “single life” in relationship to traditional Judaism–personal stories that are both enlightening and edifying. While a number of films and books have explored the lives of queer people in Orthodox and observant Judaism\, only this one explores in depth what happens after the struggle\, when the real work of building integrated lives begins. The candor of these insightful stories in Keep Your Wives Away from Them makes the book appealing to a general audience and students of women’s\, gender\, and LGBTQ studies\, as well as for anyone struggling personally with the same issue. Contributors include musician and writer Temim Fruchter\, Professor Joy Ladin\, writer Leah Lax\, nurse Tamar Prager\, and the pseudonymous Ex-Yeshiva Girl. \n  \nAbout the Author: \nMiryam Kabakov is a national leader who has worked for more than three decades on the inclusion of LGTBQ+ individuals in the Orthodox world. Miryam is Executive Director and ​co-founder of Eshel\, a national organization that supports LGBTQ+ Orthodox individuals and their families. Prior to being a leader at Eshel\, Miryam was the New York and National Program Director of AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps\, Director of LGBT programming at the JCC Manhattan\, Social Worker at West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing\, and was the first social worker at Footsteps. Miryam received her MSW from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. She also received a certificate in fundraising from the University of St. Thomas and a certificate in program evaluation from the University of Washington\, and has a background in informal Jewish education from Brandeis University. She founded the New York Orthodykes\, a support group for lesbian\, bisexual and transgender Orthodox women\, and is the editor of Keep Your Wives Away From Them: Orthodox Women\, Unorthodox Desires (North Atlantic Books\, May 2010)\, a collection of writings about the challenges and joys of LBT Orthodox Jews and winner of the Golden Crown Literary Award. \n \n Sign Up URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/eshel-summer-book-series-keep-your-wives-away-from-them-with-miryam-kabakov/ LOCATION:Lehrhaus\, 425 Washington Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/summer-book-talk-series.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20240807T184731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T184735Z UID:158968-1724092200-1724099400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC | 20s and 30s Game Night with JQY DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel and JQY for a delightful evening filled with board games\, sushi\, and great company! Whether you’re a strategic mastermind or just love a good roll (of the dice and sushi)\, this night is for you. If you’re an LGBTQ+\, Jew in your 20s and 30s looking to connect and unwind then join us and bring your game face and an appetite! \n \n Register! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-20s-and-30s-game-night-with-jqy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20200219T143836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T001731Z UID:148831-1724097600-1724103000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:South Florida LGBTQ+ & Parents Meetup DESCRIPTION: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. \nWhen: The third Monday of each month from 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm. \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, please register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) \nFor more information or questions\, please contact us at southflorida@eshelonline.org. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/south-florida-meetup/2024-08-19/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-12.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20230927T021106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T222938Z UID:155607-1724184000-1724187600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Closeted Men's Support Group DESCRIPTION: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\, and experiences with other LGBTQ+ frum\, Jewish men. This is a nonjudgmental space to explore your questions and concerns wherever you are on your journey. We welcome those from all backgrounds\, whether you’re Chassidic\, Haredi\, Yeshivish\, modern Orthodox\, or not sure where you fit. \n\nSecond Tuesday of the month \n8:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm CT / 6:00 pm MT / 5:00 pm PT URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/closeted-mens-support-group-2024-04-09-2024-04-16/2024-08-20/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20190418T151035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T221951Z UID:158459-1724266800-1724274000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Baltimore/DC Parents & LGBTQ+ Joint Meetup DESCRIPTION: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. \nWHAT: 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 or gender identity and/or wish to connect with other parents like themselves. \nWHEN: Meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of every month\, 7:00-9:00 pm. \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, please register below\, if you haven’t already. (You only need to register for this group one time.) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/baltimore-d-c-meet-up-2021-12-01/2024-08-21/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/orthodox-lgbtq-support-group-meetup.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20240214T185353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T173914Z UID:155352-1725910200-1725915600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC | Setting Intentions for Elul DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun and inspiring evening as we come together to set our intentions for Elul! Come meet our awesome new Director of Advancement\, Ely Winkler\, and enjoy a tasty sushi dinner and wine to kick things off. \nWe’ll dive into a guided intention-setting session that will help you step into the High Holiday season feeling focused and energized. Whether you’re here to make new friends\, set some goals\, or just indulge in great food and conversation\, this event is the perfect way to start Elul on a high note. Don’t miss out on the good vibes! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/setting-intentions-for-elul-2024-09-09/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20230926T162921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T132100Z UID:154332-1725912000-1725915600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nSecond Monday of the month \n8:00 pm ET\, 7:00 pm CT\, 6:00 pm MT\, 5:00 pm PT \nRegister below for Zoom link and to receive notifications each month. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/lgbtq-support-group-2-2024-01-01/2024-09-09/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T193000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T161747Z UID:152293-1726169400-1726169400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of LGBTQ+ children. \nThis 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. \nRegister below for monthly reminders\, links\, and location details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sign up for our other newsletters URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-meetup-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26-2023-09-25-2023-10-18-2024-01-17-2024-05-15-2024-06-19-2024-08-21-2024-09-18/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T214500 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T173257Z UID:159431-1726173000-1726177500@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Women's LBTQ+ Support Group DESCRIPTION:Women’s New York Area Meetup on Zoom \nWhat: Meet other individuals who identify as female and who are exploring their Orthodox LGBTQ+ identities. \nWhen: Meeting Weekly: Every THURSDAY (Previously Tuesday) from 8:30 pm – 9:45 pm \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-lgbtq-support-group/2024-09-12/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20240814T214647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T141856Z UID:159138-1726857000-1726867800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Boston | LGBTQ+ Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Shabbat and the LGBTQ+ community! \nJoin Eshel and the Tremont Street Shul for a festive Kabbalat Shabbat followed by dinner. We’re bringing together our LGBTQ+ community and allies to meet new friends\, deepen connections\, and build community. With special thanks to the Beker Foundation. \nRegister below!Students: $18TBS Members: $20Non-TBS Members: $26 URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/cambridge-community-lgbtq-shabbat-dinner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20240925T153059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T153127Z UID:159821-1727294400-1727301600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Nashim Mesolelot: Lesbian Women and Halakha DESCRIPTION:Join us in Riverdale or online! \n \n Register URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nashim-mesolelot-lesbian-women-and-halakha/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20240214T185353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T235128Z UID:155353-1728934200-1728939600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC | Challah Bake DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of community\, reflection\, and connection at Eshel’s Challah Bake on Monday\, October 14th from 7:30 – 9:30 pm at the Manhattan JCC. In commemoration of the anniversary of October 7th\, we’ll come together to make challah with premade dough and a variety of toppings to customize your own loaf to take home. As part of this\, we’ll also take challah in memory of the victims of October 7th and pray for the safe return of the hostages. Whether you’re a challah-making pro or a beginner\, we’d love to have you join us. \n \n \n \n \n \n POSTPONED! Unfortunately we will need to postpone our challah bake to a future date. We look forward to seeing you later! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/challah-bake-2024-10-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20241008T221456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T221501Z UID:159922-1729445400-1729456200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Chicago | LGBTQ+ Sukkot Party DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Sukkot with Chicago’s LGBTQ+ Jewish community! \nJoin us on Sunday\, October 20 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm in Skokie to meet new people\, build community\, and celebrate Sukkot with other LGBTQ+ Jews. Eshel builds community for LGBTQ+ adults connected to the traditional Jewish community. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/chicago-lgbtq-sukkot-party/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/chicago-sukkot-24-facebook-event-cover.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20241014T200837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T200841Z UID:159945-1729449000-1729458000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Jerusalem Sukkot Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel’s community in Israel for a Sukkot celebration in Jerusalem! Sunday\, October 20 from 6:30 – 9:00 pmRSVP to miriamlschwartz@gmail.com URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/jerusalem-sukkot-gathering/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20190418T151035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T233746Z UID:149328-1729537200-1729544400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Baltimore Sukkot Party DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 21 from 7:00 – 9:00 pmIn Person – Location provided upon registration. \nCelebrate Sukkot with our Baltimore/DC Eshel family! Join us to celebrate with other LGBTQ+ Jews and parents of LGBTQ+ people. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/baltimore-sukkot-party-2024/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Baltimore-Sukkot-Party.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090926 CREATED:20240909T203631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T185942Z UID:159410-1729537200-1729548000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Community Sukkot Party DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Annual LGBTQ Sukkot Party! \nCome celebrate Sukkot with your fellow Queer Jews in the JCC’s rooftop Sukkah\, featuring breathtaking views of the NYC skyline. The Sukkah\, a cozy\, temporary structure covered in leaves and greenery\, is the perfect spot to gather the LGBTQ community for a night of fun and celebration! \nEnjoy our fabulous “Sukkah-bration” with an open bar\, sushi\, snacks\, and plenty of laughs with friends old and new. This event is open to the entire LGBTQIA+ community\, along with family and allies (due to JCC policy\, all attendees must be over 21). \nWe are sold out! Hope you can join us at a future event. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/lgbtq-community-sukkot-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T134500 DTSTAMP:20260416T090927 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T205242Z UID:149611-1730292300-1730295900@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Parents Drop-In Support Group DESCRIPTION:Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze\, chat\, ask questions\, and hear topics of interest! \nFor notifications and sign-in information\, please fill out the form below. (You only need to register for this group one time.)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/eshel-drop-in-for-parents-2022-05-18-2-2024-10-30/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Parents-Drop-In-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T124500 DTSTAMP:20260416T090927 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T205642Z UID:150018-1731499200-1731501900@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Parents Drop-In Support Group DESCRIPTION:Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze\, chat\, ask questions\, and hear topics of interest! \nFor notifications and sign-in information\, please fill out the form below. (You only need to register for this group one time.)\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/eshel-drop-in-for-parents-2022-05-18-2-2024-11-13/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Parents-Drop-In-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T090927 CREATED:20241023T192425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T144421Z UID:159977-1731610800-1731610800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Boca | Allies Training DESCRIPTION:During this training\, you will learn to identify ways to be an ally and support LGBTQ+ people in your Orthodox community. This training will cover information about the nature of the LGBTQ+ population and their needs\, skills for allyship in a variety of situations and institutions\, and opportunities to practice. Open to anyone who would like to be an ally in Orthodox settings including in synagogues\, schools\, camps\, and at home. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/boca-allies-training/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/allies-training-2.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR