Voices III; LGBTQ+ & Ally Open Mic
Please join Base DWTN in partnership with Eshel & JQY for an open mic night and Chanukah celebration! There will be Latkes and L'chaims! Please fill out the registration form […]
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National LGBTQ+ Retreat
Isabella Freedman Retreat Center 116 Johnson Road, Falls Village, CTJoin the Eshel family for the biggest LGBTQ+ Orthodox, ex-Ortho, Ortho-curious retreat ever! Happy/Healthy/Holy As LGBTQ+ Ortho+ Jews how do we... ...find equilibrium? ...take care of our bodies and […]
Refuse to Choose Tour ~ Minneapolis
We are delighted to partner with A Wider Bridge in Minneapolis and welcome two of the leading voices of today's Israeli LGBTQ Orthodox community. Come and meet Zehorit Sorek and […]
Refuse to Choose Tour ~ Chicago
Refuse to Choose: LGBTQ and Orthodox in Israel We are delighted to partner with A Wider Bridge for two events in Chicago and welcome two of the leading voices of […]
Refusing to Choose Tour ~ Chicago
Refusing to Choose: LGBTQ and Orthodox in Israel We are delighted to partner with A Wider Bridge for two events in Chicago and welcome two of the leading voices of […]
Netivot Eshel Shabbat Dinner
Join Netivot and Eshel for Netivot's monthly shabbat dinner! When: January 27th at 7 p.m. Where: We will send you the address privately after you register. Crown Heights, Brooklyn How: […]
Eshel in Philadelphia
William Way Community Center 1315 Spruce Street, PhiladelphiaWe are excited to have a meet up in Philadelphia every month! Join us in this intimate, confidential setting to meet others, like yourself, in the extended Eshel network. This […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
$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 […]
“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 […]
Free
Retreat for Parents of LGBTQ Children
Berkshire Hills Eisenberg Camp 159 Empire Road, Copake, NYSAVE 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 […]
$250
Monthly In-person meeting in New York
Makom Hadash/Eshel office 125 Maiden Lane, Suite 8B, New York, New YorkCalling 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 […]
Free
Celebrate Israel Parade
Makom Hadash/Eshel office 125 Maiden Lane, Suite 8B, New York, New YorkSunday, 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! […]
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 […]
Twin Cities Pride Festival
Makom Hadash/Eshel office 125 Maiden Lane, Suite 8B, New York, New York2017 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 […]
Picnic with Eshel Montreal
Beaver Lake on Mount Royal Montreal, QuebecEshel 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 […]
Free
Monthly In-person meeting in Philadelphia
William Way Community Center 1315 Spruce Street, PhiladelphiaGet 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 […]
Free
Phone-In Orthodox Parent Support Group – NATIONAL – 9 PM ET
Phone In: Nation WideThis 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Free
Eshel at Philly Pride OutFest!
Philadelphia, PAJoin 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 […]