From Shattering Loss to Renewal: How Tisha B’Av Saved the Jewish People
We tend to think of Tisha B'Av as an exercise in national memory, but it is much more. It marks something eternal about us. There is a fable that Napoleon having heard […]
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Dating as an LGBTQ+ Jew
Celebrate Tu B'av with Eshel and Yente Over the Rainbow! What is Tu B'av? Traditionally, a day for finding love, as described in the Mishnah: "Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel said: […]
Eshel Toronto & Montreal LGBTQ+ Meetup
This bi-weekly group for Toronto/Montreal LGBTQ+ folks from Orthodox communities generally meets over Zoom the second Monday of every month, and in-person in Toronto on the fourth Tuesday of the […]
Eshel Toronto & Montreal LGBTQ+ Meetup
This bi-weekly group for Toronto/Montreal LGBTQ+ folks from Orthodox communities generally meets over Zoom the second Monday of every month, and in-person in Toronto on the fourth Tuesday of the […]
Eshel New York City LGBTQ+ Meetup
Calling all adult members of the NYC queer community who are Orthodox, formerly Orthodox, or “Ortho-curious.” If you are interested in connecting with other individuals who are exploring their Orthodox […]
Free
Rosh Hashanah LGBTQ+ Chaburah Group
In our LGBTQ+ Chaburah Group, explore themes related to Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur with other members of the Eshel community; forgiveness of yourself and others, and being the best […]
Eshel Israel LGBTQ+ and Parents Meetup
Join Eshel's local chapter in Israel for LGBTQ+ people and parents of LGBTQ+ children. This group will provide support and build community in an intimate, confidential setting in English. This […]
Torah Values for Queer Dating
Is Yom Kippur a Tu B'av Part Two? Did you know that the same match finding ritual from Tu B'Av was practiced on Yom Kippur? These are auspicious occasions to find […]
Eshel Brooklyn Women’s LBTQ+ Meetup
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 […]
Eshel LGBTQ+ Phone-in Support Group
What: Join this anonymous phone-in support group for LGBTQ+ individuals who are unable to attend one of our in-person sessions. When: Fourth Wednesday of every month | 9:00 PM EST Where: For notifications and sign-in […]
Eshel Parents of Trans People & Gender Non-Conforming Support Group
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 […]
Eshel Brooklyn Women’s LBTQ+ Meetup
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 […]
Eshel Baltimore/DC Parents & LGBTQ+ Sukkot in the Sukka
Come celebrate 'Sukkot in the Sukka' with Baltimore/DC Eshel. On October 13, from 7-9PM, we will have an in-person only party. Light refreshments will be served. Join us for Sukkot […]
Eshel Brooklyn Women’s LBTQ+ Meetup
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 […]
Eshel Parents Chaburah Group
The Parent Chaburah Group meets on the Third Wednesday of each month at 8 pm Eastern, 7 pm Central, 5 pm Pacific Time.
Eshel Brooklyn Women’s LBTQ+ Meetup
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 […]
Eshel Across America
Why Parshat Vayera? On Shabbat Vayera, we read in the Torah “ planted an eshel at Beer-sheba, and invoked there the name of Hashem, the Everlasting/Universal God.” (Genesis 21:33) וַיִּטַּע […]
Eshel Israel LGBTQ+ and Parents Meetup
Join Eshel's local chapter in Israel for LGBTQ+ people and parents of LGBTQ+ children. This group will provide support and build community in an intimate, confidential setting in English. This […]
Eshel Parents of Trans People & Gender Non-Conforming Support Group
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 […]
Eshel Baltimore/DC Parents & LGBTQ+ Joint Meetup
WHAT: Join Eshel Baltimore/DC for our annual Latke vs. Sufganiyot debate, some holiday words of wisdom, games, and good food! Families, relatives, and significant others are welcome. WHEN: Meetings are […]
Israel Parent Meetup
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 […]
Ensuring Mental Wellbeing for LGBTQ+ People During Challenging Times
Ensuring Mental Wellbeing for LGBTQ+ People During Challenging Times Part 2: Sharing Challenges Feelings of depression, anxiety, and loneliness can threaten the mental health of the LGBTQ+ community, and are often […]
Welcoming Everyone to Shul
Welcoming Everyone to Shul: Why We Should Ensure Our Shuls Embrace LGBTQ+ Jews January 29, 2023 | 4pm PT | 7pm ET | on Zoom Register: bit.ly/porat_embrace Featuring Rabbi Eliezer […]
Eshel New York City LGBTQ+ Meetup
Calling all adult members of the NYC queer community who are Orthodox, formerly Orthodox, or “Ortho-curious.” If you are interested in connecting with other individuals who are exploring their Orthodox […]
Free
Eshel Toronto & Montreal LGBTQ+ Meetup
This bi-weekly group for Toronto/Montreal LGBTQ+ folks from Orthodox communities generally meets over Zoom the second Monday of every month, and in-person in Toronto on the fourth Tuesday of the […]