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.)
The Parent Chaburah Group meets on the Third Wednesday of each month at 8 pm Eastern, 7 pm Central, 5 pm Pacific Time.
Join Eshel for a picnic and kayaking in Manhattan with familiar and new faces. Picnic 11:00 am -1:00 pm Eshel will provide drinks Kosher Dairy/Parve Bring enough to share with a few others Optional Kayaking 1:00pm -1:45 pm $10/person upon registration (after registering, you will be taken to a page where you can make your […]
Join us for a virtual teaching event in preparation for the High Holidays entitled: How People Change with Rabbi Steve Greenberg Thursday, September 2, 2021 7:00 pm ET | 6:00 pm CT | 4:00 pm PT How do people change? The question is asked by sociologists and psychologists, by moral philosophers, and, of course, by […]
While all are welcome, this virtual meetup is for Eshel Toronto & Montreal community members (i.e. LGBTQ+ folks who come from Orthodox communities)! For notifications and sign-in information, please register below (You only need to register for this group one time.)
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 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Where: For notifications and sign-in information, register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.)
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.)
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 LGBTQ+ identity please join us! Members will have the opportunity to mingle and engage in peer-led discussions in a casual and confidential environment. WHAT: A […]
Please Note: The next Parent Chicago Meetup will be held on Tuesday, October 12, due to the holidays. Looking forward to meeting with you.... 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 […]
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.)
While all are welcome, this virtual meetup is for Eshel Toronto & Montreal community members (i.e. LGBTQ+ folks who come from Orthodox communities)! For notifications and sign-in information, please register below (You only need to register for this group one time.)
What: Meet other LGBTQ+ individuals in the area of Miami, Florida! Family members and relatives of LGBTQ+ folks are also welcome to join! Our coordinators speak Spanish and French. When: The third Monday of each month from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Upcoming meetings include: Where: For notifications and sign-in information, please register below. (You only […]
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 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Where: For notifications and sign-in information, register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.)
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.)
Please join Eshel's Community-wide Virtual Sukkah Hop! This event is open to LGBTQ+ folk, Eshel parents, Eshel allies, and members of partnering organizations. Thursday, September 23, 2021, 7:30 pm ET | 6:30 pm CT | 4:30 pm PT Zoom in from your sukkah as we hear from Eshel parent Rabbanit Amalia Haas, an organic beekeeper, on the […]
Join the Eshel Teaneck Sukkah Hop, which will be held in 3 locations in Teaneck, New Jersey, on Sunday, September 26, 2021, from 3:00-5:45 pm. This event is intended for LGBTQ+ folks, parents, and family members of all ages. (This event is not open to allies.) Please register to receive an email with the 3 […]
While all are welcome, this virtual meetup is for Eshel Toronto & Montreal community members (i.e. LGBTQ+ folks who come from Orthodox communities)! For notifications and sign-in information, please register below (You only need to register for this group one time.)
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 […]
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 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm Where: For notifications and sign-in information, register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.)
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.)
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 information, please register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) Questions? Email info@eshelonline.org
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 […]