Kabbalat Mitzvot in Conversion and its Relevance to LGBTQ+ Inclusion Tuesday, May 4 This shiur is for rabbinic colleagues exclusively. Rabbi Chuck Davidson will address the problem of kabbalat mitzvot in hilchot giyyur and its implications for converting LGBTQ+ individuals. Rabbi Kalman Pesach (Chuck) Davidson has been active in establishing Orthodox, non-coercive alternatives to Israel’s […]
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Wednesday, May 5, 2021 1:15 pm ET | 12:15 pm CT | 10:15 am PT Immediately following Ohr Torah Stone event, R. Steve Greenberg will be moderating a Community Discussion on the issues raised during this panel. You are invited to share your thoughts and responses. Please register in order to receive the Zoom login […]
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: Shavuot is two weeks away. Join us for a flower arranging demonstration that will give you some amazing tips for creating a beautiful holiday centerpiece. Christine Bloom, a floral designer […]
What: A confidential support group for observant/Orthodox Jewish parents of LGBTQ+ individuals who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and/or wish to connect with other parents like themselves. Where: For notifications and sign-in information, please register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.)
Join the Center CIty Kehillah of Philadelphia for Shavuot Learing! On Zoom: Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 3:00-6:00 pmOutdoor Classes In Person: Monday, May 17, 2021 Read more & Register here! Download the source sheets of Dr. Sunnie Epstein's class:Shavuot and What It Means to Be Truly Human
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 each month, 9:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM CST - 6:00 PM PST Where: For notifications and sign-in information, please register below. (You only need to […]
Marry Me HoweverEshel is partnering with Go2Films and Rabbi Mordechai Vardi, to bring his groundbreaking film, “MarryMe, However” to North American audiences.About This FilmThe documentary tells the story of three gay men and one women who marry against their orientation in order to fulfill religious and cultural expectations. We hear painful accounts of confusion, deception, […]
Marry Me HoweverEshel is partnering with Go2Films and Rabbi Mordechai Vardi, to bring his groundbreaking film, “MarryMe, However” to North American audiences.About This Film The documentary tells the story of three gay men and one women who marry against their orientation in order to fulfill religious and cultural expectations. We hear painful accounts of confusion, […]
Welcome to Eshel's Newest 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 Orthodox, Ex-Orthodox, are welcome to come and share in a safe and confidential virtual group. When: Meetings will be held on the third Thursday […]
Eshel is Partnering with the Queer Jewish Arts Festival: June 1-13, 2021 This summer, the JCC and the Gordon Center will be hosting their Inaugural Queer Jewish Arts Festival: a new series of programs celebrating LGBTQIA+ stories and experiences through film, theater, music, literature, and dance. This festival will highlight local and national queer Jewish […]
We are excited to launch Gay Pride Month with a panelist forum of two artists: Agnes Borinsky and Rena Fruchter. They will discuss the upcoming Parsha and how its lessons can be used in the creation of LGBTQ+ inspired art. Emphasis for this workshop will be on the process and not the product. Prior to […]
Marry Me HoweverEshel is partnering with Go2Films and Rabbi Mordechai Vardi, to bring his groundbreaking film, “MarryMe, However” to North American audiences.Rabbi's Only Marry Me, However: Film Screening & Panel Discussion Panel Discussion: Sunday, June 6, 2021 at 11:00 am ET. Film Screening: Viewing link will be available from June 3, 2021. Eshel is partnering […]
What: A confidential support group for observant/Orthodox Jewish parents of LGBTQ+ individuals who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and/or wish to connect with other parents like themselves. When: 7:30 pm CT Where: For notifications and sign-in information, please register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.)
Grandparents with LGBTQ+ children from traditional communities who would like to meet for support and socializing gather and learn how to understand and be there for their LGBTQ+ grandchild and their family. Gather over zoom once a month. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8:00 pm ET - 7:00 pm CT - 5:00 […]
Marry Me HoweverEshel is partnering with Go2Films and Rabbi Mordechai Vardi, to bring his groundbreaking film, “MarryMe, However” to North American audiences.About This FilmThe documentary tells the story of three gay men and one women who marry against their orientation in order to fulfill religious and cultural expectations. We hear painful accounts of confusion, deception, […]
Marry Me HoweverEshel is partnering with Go2Films and Rabbi Mordechai Vardi, to bring his groundbreaking film, “MarryMe, However” to North American audiences.About This FilmThe documentary tells the story of three gay men and one women who marry against their orientation in order to fulfill religious and cultural expectations. We hear painful accounts of confusion, deception, […]
The Parent Chaburah Group meets on the Third Wednesday of each month at 8 pm Eastern, 7 pm Central, 5 pm Pacific Time. This Week's Special Guest: Rabbi Shimon Brand Topic: What to do when your child is no longer religious
Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month at Eshel Pride, which will kick off with a virtual Pride March! Grab your flags, find those rainbow beads, don your hats, and get ready to stroll! On Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 7:30 pm ET, we will begin the celebration with an introduction to Gathertown for those of you […]
Grandparents with LGBTQ+ children from traditional communities who would like to meet for support and socializing gather and learn how to understand and be there for their LGBTQ+ grandchild and their family. Gather over zoom once a month. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8:00 pm ET - 7:00 pm CT - 5:00 […]
After the suicide of her daughter, Anna, in February of 1997, Mary Lou Wallner found herself faced with a spiritual journey to try to comprehend the events of their stormy mother-daughter relationship and the implications of her refusal to accept Anna’s homosexuality. On Tisha B'Av, we sit on the ground and remember both our loss […]
A Three-Part Eshel Summer Beit Midrash Series:From Trembling to Thinking Thursdays: July 29, August 5 & 127:00 pm ET | 6:00 pm CT | 4:00 pm PT Eshel will conduct a Summer Bet Midrash with Rabbi Ysoscher Katz as he marks the movement of his own thinking on LGBTQ issues. 1 Hour chavruta (Bring your […]
Shlomo Ashkinazy and his husband, Michael Gomillion, have generously invited members of Eshel to join them on Sunday, August 1st, in Cherry Grove on Fire Island. Cherry Grove offers a variety of opportunities for fun activities to choose from, including a beautiful beach, the hotel pool, walks through nature, friendly community, and a live Cabaret […]
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 group one time.)