Eshel is partnering with Lehrhaus in Somerville, MA to Celebrate the Anniversaries of three groundbreaking books this summer on the Queering of Traditional Judaism. June 18 - Wrestling with God and Men (2004) by Steve Greenberg July 18 - Queer Judaism (2023) by Orit Avishai August 18 - Keep Your Wives Away From Them (2011) […]
Join us for an engaging presentation on the rich world of Jewish and queer textiles, led by Jamie Lebovics (they/them)! Discover 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 […]
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 of the month 8:00 pm ET, 7:00 pm CT, 6:00 pm MT, 5:00 pm PT Register below for Zoom link and to receive notifications each […]
Eshel is partnering with Lehrhaus in Somerville, MA to Celebrate the Anniversaries of three groundbreaking books this summer on the Queering of Traditional Judaism. June 18 - Wrestling with God and Men (2004) by Steve Greenberg July 18 - Queer Judaism (2023) by Orit Avishai August 18 - Keep Your Wives Away From Them (2011) […]
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 […]
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 pm - 9:45 pm Where: For notifications and sign-in information, register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", […]
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. We’ll dive into a guided intention-setting session that will help you step into the […]
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 person most months, with a Zoom meeting once per quarter. Register below for monthly reminders, links, and location details. hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", portalId: "7837587", formId: […]
Celebrate Shabbat and the LGBTQ+ community! Join 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. Register below!Students: $18TBS Members: $20Non-TBS Members: $26 DepositFixForm.init({ formId: 'dff070bb-0a4c-4c53-9813-95284f29e8e0', […]
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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 […]
Celebrate Sukkot with Chicago's LGBTQ+ Jewish community! Join 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. hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", portalId: "7837587", formId: "4a74b04b-0229-4630-bd83-08cb922a2bca" });
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
Monday, October 21 from 7:00 - 9:00 pmIn Person - Location provided upon registration. Celebrate Sukkot with our Baltimore/DC Eshel family! Join us to celebrate with other LGBTQ+ Jews and parents of LGBTQ+ people. hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", portalId: "7837587", formId: "d9fd1ae3-7647-41ce-adbb-1d85f34e3190" });
Join Us for the Annual LGBTQ Sukkot Party! Come 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! […]
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.) hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", portalId: "7837587", formId: "7671fe05-c022-4625-b646-4d6c927cbdff" });
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.) hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", portalId: "7837587", formId: "7671fe05-c022-4625-b646-4d6c927cbdff" });
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 […]
Building Our Community Together Join Eshel South Florida for a Shabbaton bringing together our LGBTQ+ and parent communities in Florida! We will enjoy meals together from Shabbat dinner through seudah shlishit, with sessions to get to know each other and explore how we can strengthen our community. All our activities will be based out of […]
Join Eshel for a New York City meetup every month! Connect in person with other Orthodox LGBTQ+ people, make new friends, and try something new. Check back for specific details and to RSVP for upcoming events. Registration for the challah bake is now closed!<!-- hbspt.forms.create({ portalId: "7837587", formId: "592b6490-5984-408f-9479-1353e65cb12e" });-->
Thursday, November 217:00 pm - 8:30 pm Israel TimeRamat Beit ShemeshJourney of Acceptance: Supporting Our LGBTQ ChildrenFeaturing guest speaker Talli Y. Rosenbaum, MSCA Talli Rosenbaum will speak about the emotional aspects of parenting LGBTQ+ children.Talli Yehuda Rosenbaum is an individual and couple therapist and is certified as a sex therapist and sex therapy supervisor by […]
Monday, November 25th 6-8pm at the JQY office(Address provided after registration) Get your popcorn ready! It's time for a movie night! Join Eshel and JQY for a queer movie screening. We'll have pizza, classic movie snacks, and a fun film (TBD). This event is for people in their 20s and 30s.
Eshel Theater Outing Sunday, December 1, 3:00 pm Come see That's Yentatainment! with Eshel - enjoy "The Show You Didn’t Know You’ve Been Waiting For." A new production from comedian Leah Forster is a dangerous mix of comedy, satire and song, That's Yentatainment! promises to be a great time. Free tickets for the first 10 […]
As Chanukah approaches, let’s come together to spread warmth and connection. Join us in creating heartfelt Chanukah cards to share messages of hope and joy with friends, family, and even strangers. We’ll also color festive Chanukah-themed pages to help set the holiday mood! In addition to brightening the season for our loved ones, we’ll make […]
Get together with our Baltimore/DC Eshel family for an early Hannukah party! WHAT: 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. […]