Jew York Pride
Join us on Sunday, June 25th, for a festive community bagel brunch from 10am to 12pm hosted in Midtown, Manhattan (exact location provided after registration, for security reasons), followed by […]
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It’s Not About the Bakery: How to Be an Ally to the LGBTQ+ Community
Join Eshel for an intimate, sensitive discussion on how to be an Orthodox ally to the LGBTQ+ community in West Orange. We all have more to learn about how we […]
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
In-Person Israel Chapter Meetup
Join other members of Eshel’s Israel Chapter Tuesday, July 11 at 7:00pm for a dairy potluck dinner in Beit Shemesh. Open to parents and family members of LGBTQ+ people. Please […]
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 […]
Day on Fire Island
Join Eshel for a Sunday outing on Fire Island! Eshel's Board President, Shlomo Ashkinazy, and his husband, Michael Gomillion have generously invited Eshel members to join them on Sunday, July […]
NJ Parent Picnic
Join us on Sunday, July 30th at 5:30 pm for a picnic for Orthodox parents of LGBTQ+ children. We will meet at the home of Eshel parents in Englewood, NJ. […]
Orthodox+* People of Trans Experience Support Group
Welcome to Eshel's 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 […]
Israel Parent Meetup
ZoomJoin 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 […]
Chicago Parents Meetup with R’ Steve Greenberg
Learn from Rabbi Steve Greenberg and connect with other Orthodox parents of LGBTQ+ children in Chicago! Join us at the home of Eshel parents in Skokie on Wednesday, August 16 […]
Sibling Support Group
WHAT: A group for Orthodox Jews with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer siblings seeking community and peer support.We will discuss family dynamics, supporting parents and siblings, navigating the Orthodox […]
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 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: Tuesday, September 19, […]
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 […]
Drop-In Parents Support Group
Join our drop-in support group for parents! We meet every Wednesday at noon ET and the first Monday every month at 8pm ET. For notifications and sign-in information, please fill […]
LGBTQ+ Support Group
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. First Monday […]
Baltimore/DC Sukkah Party
Get together with our Baltimore/DC Eshel family in the sukkah for an intimate, fun gathering with light nosh, games, and Torah! Please RSVP to let us know you're coming even […]
Closeted Men’s Support Group
Connect with other closeted Orthodox men in a welcoming, supportive, and confidential peer support group. This group offers a warm and empathetic environment where you can share your thoughts, feelings, […]
Closeted in Crown Heights
In our community, there are many women who feel vulnerable and that they have much to lose if they come out: a job, housing, children, or family. This group is […]
The Holy Closet at the Manhattan JCC
What does the wedding ceremony of two religious Jewish gay men look like? Or a family of two mothers and four children? Or the pregnancy of a religious trans man? […]
Israel Parent Meetup
Wednesday October 18, 7:30 pm Israel Time Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of LGBTQ+ children. This group will provide support and build community in an intimate, confidential […]
Eshel Across America
What is Eshel Across America? Eshel Across America is an annual event that we mark on the week of Parshat Vayera to teach the Torah of hachnassat orchim, welcoming guests. […]
NYC Comedy Outing
Event Sold out - Congrats Raye Schiller! Come grab a drink with some Eshel friends and enjoy a night of comedy from our very own Raye Schiller! Sign up below […]
Israel Parent Meetup
Wednesday, November 15 7:30 pm Israel Time Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of LGBTQ+ children. This group will provide support and build community in an intimate, confidential […]
Navigating Challenging Times for Queer Jewish Students on College Campuses
Jewish students at universities across the US are experiencing the worst outbreak of antisemitism and anti-Zionism in recent memory. Hate speech and threats of violence are sharply on the rise […]