Meet Eshel’s leaders in Chicago

Pullman Room at the Sheraton Grand Chicago  301 E North Water St, Chicago, IL

As LGBTQA+ frum Jews, formerly-Orthodox LGBTQ+ Jews, and allies, we are constantly trying to find our place in our communities. We often find that we are too Queer for the […]

Eshel New York at the Movies!

See Disobedience with other Eshelites  ~~~ Thursday, May 3rd Pizza @ Saba's @6 pm Movie @ Cinema 123 @8 pm   Buy tickets here.     The details: When: Thursday […]

Lag B’Omer Family Picnic

Join Baltimore/DC Eshel for an afternoon of food and good company at our Lag B'Omer Family Picnic on Sunday, May 6th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. The location will be […]

Abby Stein: A Trans Woman’s Journey out of the Hasidic World

MCC Toronto 115 Simpson Avenue, Toronto, Ontario

What: Please join the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto, Kulanu and CIJA for a conversation about faith and pride, and to hear the story of Abby Stein. Following the keynote speech […]

Eshel Baltimore/DC at the Movies!

Landmark Theatres E Street Cinema 11th Street Northwest, Washington, D.C.

What: Join Eshel Baltimore/DC for a movie night! Look for Miryam Kabakov wearing some Eshel swag in front of the theater at 9:45 pm General admission: $12.50 or buy tickets in advance […]

Eshel Chicago at the Movies!

Arclight Chicago 1500 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL

What: Join Eshel Chicago for a movie night! Tickets are $15.50 per adult. Bring cash or a check to the theater and give it to Isabel Singer, who will be wearing […]

Eshel Toronto Meetup

What: Spring is in the air and Pride month is approaching. Come and hang out with Eshel as we shmooze, snack, share, and reflect. When: Monday, May 14th from 7:00-9:00 PM Where: Location […]

Eshel Philly at the Movies!

What: Join Eshel Philly for a movie night! This event is open to allies, so feel free to invite family and friends! Please keep in mind that this is an R […]

Annual Shavuos LGBT picnic in Central Park

What: Join us for the annual GLYDSA Shavuos LGBT picnic in Central Park Bring some kosher snacks and beverages if you like. Paper goods will be supplied. Casual Dress When: Sunday, […]

Parents Meet Up in Chicago

What: Eshel Chicago is having a parents meet-up, for socializing and support. Light refreshments will be served When: Sunday, June 3 at 12:30-2:30 PM Where:  Private home in Northbrook. Please RSVP to chicago@eshelonline.org […]

March with Eshel at the Israel Day Parade

What: Join the LGBTQ + Families + Allies Jewish Community Group! Come out and celebrate Israel with JQY, Eshel, and A Wider Bridge! When: Sunday, June 3rd at 1:00 PM Where: 1pm at 52nd […]

2018 Pride Shabbat Dinner

The 519 519 Church Street, Toronto, Ontario

What: Pride weekend isn't just about marching and dancing; it's also about family and recognizing LGBTQ+ people in all cultures. The annual Pride Shabbat Dinner is a unique event celebrating our […]

Eshel Queens Picnic

What: Join Eshel Queens for a picnic! When: Sunday, June 10th Details to be announced  Questions? Contact us at info@eshelonline.org with any additional questions.

Greater Chicago Jewish Festival

What: Look for Eshel at the Greater Chicago Jewish Festival! Come by and say hello and pick up some Eshel SWAG.  Help spread the word about Eshel Chicago. Want more info? […]

Twin Cities Pride

What: Join Eshel and J-Pride as we do the "Hora Down Hennepin" for the 13th year in a row as we march at Twin Cities Pride! After the march, join […]

Jew York Pride

Join LGBTQ and ally Jewish teens, families, and community members from around NYC, New Jersey, Westchester County, and Long Island as we come together to celebrate Pride! The event will […]

Baltimore/DC Parent Meeting

Unnamed Venue Baltimore

For traditional Jewish parents of LGBT+ people who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and/or wish to connect with other parents like themselves. 6:30-8:30pm. Please email info@eshelonline.org  […]

Baltimore/DC LGBTQ Meet Up

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 […]

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Baltimore/DC Parent Meeting

What: For traditional Jewish parents of LGBT+ people who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and/or wish to connect with other parents like themselves. When: […]

Eshel Twin Cities at the Movies!

edina cinema 3911 50th St W, Edina, MN

Join Eshel Twin Cities to watch "The Cakemaker" Allies welcome! Where: Edina Cinema 3911 West 50th St, at France, Edina, MN, 55424 When: Thursday, July 26th at 7:15 pm Look […]

Eshel Chicago Pledge Party

What: Join Eshel Chicago to discuss the #EshelPledge and learn more about how you can help make Orthodox high schools more welcoming to LGBTQ students. We will have video equipment ready so […]

Philadelphia Trans Health Conference Eshel Shabbos Dinner

What: Philadelphia Trans Health Conference Eshel Shabbos Dinner When: 7:30 PM Kiddush + Food; 5:30 PM Drinks and children's dinner. Seltzer, beer, and kosher wine welcome! Where: email info@eshelonline.org to RSVP and receive the location. Dinner […]

Parents Meet Up in Chicago

What: Eshel Chicago is having a parents meet-up, for socializing and support. Light refreshments will be served When: Sunday, August 5 at 11:30-1:30 PM Where:  Private home in Northbrook. Please RSVP to chicago@eshelonline.org to […]

Join Eshel for a Day On Fire Island

Shlomo Ashkinazy and his husband Michael Gomillion have generously invited members of Eshel to join them on Sunday August 12, in Cherry Grove on Fire Island, where they will be […]