Baltimore Lag Baomer Picnic

We're excited to see you for our Lag Baomer BBQ Picnic! Join us on Sunday, May 26 from 12:00 - 2:30 pm. We'll have activities for the whole family! Join […]

NYC Lag BaOmer BBQ

Join us to kickoff Pride month and celebrate Lag B’Omer as we come together as a community to honor our shared identities as Jews and members of the LGBTQ+ community. […]

Celebration of Eshel

Join us for a night of fun and comedy as we celebrate Eshel! Over the past 13 years we have worked together to build LGBTQ+ inclusive orthodox communities, and we’re […]

Israel Parent Meetup

Broken Roads: Leadership, Authenticity, and Sexuality with Dr. Mark ShinarJune 19, 7:30 - 9:00 pm in Beit ShemeshRSVP Required. Dairy dinner. Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of […]

NYC Meetup: Kvell & Cocktails

Come together with other Orthodox LGBTQ+ people to learn about the art of mixology with Rochelle Goldberger. There will be schmoozing, cocktails and mocktails, and community fun! Just because pride […]

Israel Parent Meetup

Wednesday, July 177:30 - 9:00 pmRamat Beit Shemesh 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 Summer Book Series: Queer Judaism with Orit Avishai

Lehrhaus 425 Washington Street, Somerville, MA

Eshel is partnering with Lehrhaus in Somerville, MA to Celebrate the Anniversaries of three groundbreaking books this summer on the Queering of Traditional Judaism. June 18 - Wrestling with God […]

NYC | Queer and Jewish Textiles Workshop

Join us for an engaging presentation on the rich world of Jewish and queer textiles, led by Jamie Lebovics (they/them)! Discover how textiles in every culture have been used to […]

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.   Second Monday […]

NYC | 20s and 30s Game Night with JQY

Join Eshel and JQY for a delightful evening filled with board games, sushi, and great company! Whether you're a strategic mastermind or just love a good roll (of the dice […]

NYC | Setting Intentions for Elul

Come join us for a fun and inspiring evening as we come together to set our intentions for Elul! Come meet our awesome new Director of Advancement, Ely Winkler, and […]

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 […]

Recurring

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 THURSDAY (Previously Tuesday) […]

Boston | LGBTQ+ Shabbat Dinner

Celebrate Shabbat and the LGBTQ+ community! Join Eshel and the Tremont Street Shul for a festive Kabbalat Shabbat followed by dinner. We're bringing together our LGBTQ+ community and allies to […]

NYC | Challah Bake

Join us for an evening of community, reflection, and connection at Eshel's Challah Bake on Monday, October 14th from 7:30 - 9:30 pm at the Manhattan JCC. In commemoration of […]

Chicago | LGBTQ+ Sukkot Party

Celebrate Sukkot with Chicago's LGBTQ+ Jewish community! Join us on Sunday, October 20 from 5:30 - 8:30 pm in Skokie to meet new people, build community, and celebrate Sukkot with […]

Jerusalem Sukkot Gathering

Join Eshel's community in Israel for a Sukkot celebration in Jerusalem! Sunday, October 20 from 6:30 - 9:00 pmRSVP to miriamlschwartz@gmail.com

Baltimore Sukkot Party

Monday, October 21 from 7:00 - 9:00 pmIn Person - Location provided upon registration. Celebrate Sukkot with our Baltimore/DC Eshel family! Join us to celebrate with other LGBTQ+ Jews and […]

LGBTQ+ Community Sukkot Party

Join Us for the Annual LGBTQ Sukkot Party! Come celebrate Sukkot with your fellow Queer Jews in the JCC's rooftop Sukkah, featuring breathtaking views of the NYC skyline. The Sukkah, […]

Parents Drop-In Support Group

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 […]

Parents Drop-In Support Group

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 […]

Boca | Allies Training

During this training, you will learn to identify ways to be an ally and support LGBTQ+ people in your Orthodox community. This training will cover information about the nature of […]