New! Eshel meet-up in Montreal

Meet the other LGBTQ+ Ortho+ folks in your neck of the woods! When: Sunday, February 5, at 7 pm Where: Joanna Halpern's place 350 Prince Arthur O., Montreal RSVP for the apartment number  to either joannahalpern@hotmail.com or info@eshelonline.org Snacks! Socializing!!

Homosexuality and Halakhah: Pragmatic, Ideal and Real Responses to the Challenge

Place: At the home of Dina and Michael Glouberman in Beverlywood. RSVP for address. Since the 1970’s, Orthodox gay Jews, their family members, and friends have sought sought guidance from rabbinic leadership to help them grapple with emotionally fraught questions of religious belief, halakhic observance and belonging.  Rabbi Steve Greenberg will explore the various halakhic responses that […]

LGBT and Orthodox: Three Journeys and a Few Things to Think About

Place: At the home of Susie and Fred Toczek in Beverlywood. RSVP for address. Meet the panelists: Michal, an attorney and a mom, is a Hillel/YULA/Michlala/Drisha alum. She is committed to halakha, but felt unwelcome in the Orthodox community when she and her partner moved back to Los Angeles from New York 10 years ago. […]

Karaoke Purim Party

Please join Eshel for a fun motzei-shabbat activity in the spirit of Purim. Eshel will be hosting a Karoke Party at Duet 35 in midtown. We have reserved a private room where you can order drinks. Eshel will be catering Kosher appetizers Fee: $8.50 per person per hour Drinks:$4-$8 per drink Limited space is available […]

$8.50

Pre-Purim Fun at Kids n’ Action!

Everyone is welcome! LGBTQ+ people, families and allies Look for Updates and RSVP on the Facebook event here! Brace yourselves for a night of fun, food, gifts, and activities! Family friendly!! Place: Kids n' Action 1149 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230-3320 Date: March 6, 2017 Time: 5:00-7:00pm Invite your friends! This is a FREE event! […]

“Opening Hearts and Minds: LGBTQ Engagement in Jerusalem” Tour

Israeli LGBTQ activist Sarah Weil and Jerusalem City Councilman and Orthodox Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz join A Wider Bridge in Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego to share the work of The Meeting Place, offering an open, brave space for all people to discuss difficult and painful issues. This growing Jerusalem-based movement […]

Free

Retreat for Parents of LGBTQ Children

Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp 159 Empire Road, Copake, NY

SAVE THE DATE! May 5-7th, 2017 Living happy, healthy, and holy lives for ourselves and our children For parents of LGBTQ+ children in Orthodox community. Join a growing and vibrant parent community. Meet parents just like you!" To register, go here! Meet a few of our guest speakers: Jack Drescher, M.D. is a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst […]

$250

Monthly In-person meeting in New York

Makom Hadash/Eshel office 125 Maiden Lane, Suite 8B, New York, New York

Calling all adult members of the queer community who are Orthodox, formerly Orthodox or “Ortho-curious.” If you are interested in connecting with other individuals who are exploring their Orthodox LGBTQ identity please join us!  Members will have the opportunity to mingle and engage in peer-led discussion in a casual and confidential environment. Eshel staff members, […]

Free

Celebrate Israel Parade

Makom Hadash/Eshel office 125 Maiden Lane, Suite 8B, New York, New York

Sunday, June 4, 2017  |  11:00 AM to 4:00 PM March with Eshel! Rain or Shine! Every marcher will get a free t-shirt! You can even help carry the Eshel banner! Where: Section 7E 53rd St between 5th & Madison Ave New York City, NY Assembly Time: 12:20 PM The LGBTQ Cluster will be #7, coming […]

For Parents of Trans Kids Only

When: *Second Monday of the month, 8 pm Eastern time What: We will convene a phone call for parents of transgender and gender non-conforming children. Where: Over the phone. Take a moment to fill out this form to let us know about your interests, and to receive the call-in number. 8 pm EST/ 7 pm […]

Twin Cities Pride Festival

Makom Hadash/Eshel office 125 Maiden Lane, Suite 8B, New York, New York

2017 Twin Cities Pride Festival on June 25, 2017 March wearing Eshel's t-shirts (free): Orthodox Ally We're Here We're Queer We're Machmir Stay tuned for more details!

Eshel Family Picnic in the Park – Baltimore/DC

Join the Eshel community for a family-friendly picnic at Guilford Park! Bring parents, kids, friends... everyone welcome! Please bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to share at our potluck, and any sports equipment you like.  Frisbees, softballs, etc. Whether you are a longstanding member of the community or new to the area, we look forward […]

Picnic with Eshel Montreal

Beaver Lake on Mount Royal Montreal, Quebec

Eshel Montreal hosts a vegetarian/kosher potluck picnic at Beaver Lake on Mont Royal (or at Joanna's apartment at 350 Prince Arthur W. #232, if the weather's bad). Click here for an interactive map of Beaver Lake on Mont Royal. Click here for a list of food items that various people have pitched already to bring, and […]

Free

Monthly In-person meeting in Philadelphia

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 as LGBT and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious or formerly Orthodox. WHEN: First Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. WHERE: William Way LGBT Community Center 1315 […]

Free

Phone-In Orthodox Parent Support Group – NATIONAL – 9 PM ET

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 communities and to become advocates for their children. FIRST WEDS OF THE MONTH! This group meets by phone conference call at 6 PM PT/8 PM […]

Free

Eshel meetup in the Baltimore/DC Area

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 small private gathering for people who identify as LGBT and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious or formerly Orthodox. It is also for parents of LGBT people who live within Orthodox communities and […]

Free

Eshel meetup in the Baltimore/DC Area

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 small private gathering for people who identify as LGBT and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious or formerly Orthodox. It is also for parents of LGBT people who live within Orthodox communities and […]

Free

Eshel at Philly Pride OutFest!

Philadelphia, PA

Join the Eshel Philly community in celebrating OutFest with Philly Pride! WHEN: Sunday, October 8, 2017  |  12:00 - 6:00 PM WHERE: The "Gayborhood" Philadelphia: See Map Below MORE INFO to follow as we receive details!

Sundaes on Sunday! A Sukkot Social

Whether you are Orthodox, LGBTQ, Ortho-curious, a family member, or all of the above, join the Eshel Baltimore - D.C. community! Meet other wonderful people at this fun, casual Sukkot event. There will be ice cream, fruit, beverages, and more. Questions? Email us at baltimore-dc@eshelonline.org.

Free

Atlanta Pride: March with Eshel

Civic Center Station 435 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, GA

WHEN: Sunday, October 15, 2017  |  11:00 AM - 2:00 PM WHERE: 435 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 WHAT: Atlanta Pride! Join Eshel in the Pride Parade. Orthodox Allies are invited to march! Sign up and wear a t-shirt! Get more information by RSVP'ing here. Contact ALLEN MCGAFFEY the day of the parade to find […]

Eshel Chicago: First Meeting!

Get together with Eshel Chicago! Join us in this confidential setting to meet others like yourself in the Eshel network. WHAT: A private gathering for people who identify as LGBTQ and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious or formerly Orthodox. It is also for parents of LGBTQ people who live within Orthodox communities and struggle with their child’s […]

Free

Phone-In Orthodox Parent Support Group – NATIONAL

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 communities and to become advocates for their children.   FIRST WEDS OF THE MONTH! This group meets by phone conference call at 6 PM PT/8 […]

Free