Baltimore | Lag Ba’Omer Party
Join Eshel Baltimore for a party to celebrate Lag B’omer! This event is family-friendly and open to LGBTQ+ people, parents, and any other family members you’d like to bring. hbspt.forms.create({ […]
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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 Day on Fifth 2026
Join Eshel and JQY as part of the LGBTQ+ marching group at Israel Day on Fifth, Sunday, May 31st, in NYC. Registration for this event is now closed.
NYC LGBTQ+ Pride Launch Story Slam
Kick off Pride Month with Eshel at the JCC for our first Story Slam, an evening of Jewish LGBTQ+ celebration and joy, featuring your fellow community members telling their stories […]
Silver Spring Challah Bake
Join the Silver Spring LGBTQ+ chapter of Eshel for our kickoff event! Make and braid challah and meet new friends! When: Monday, June 1, 7:30PM - 9PM Where: Silver Spring, […]
Parents of Trans & Gender Nonconforming Children 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 […]
Book Talk with Orit Avishai
This June, Join Eshel for a book talk followed by Q&A with author Orit Avishai! The Eshel Baltimore Chapter has been reading her book, Queer Judaism: LGBT Activism and the […]
The Holy Closet – Chicago Film Screening and Panel
What does the wedding ceremony of two religious Jewish gay men look like? Or a family of two mothers and 4 children? Or the pregnancy of a trans religious man? […]
Silver Spring Parents Meetup
Connect with other parents of LGBTQ+ children in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. This is a great opportunity to learn from one another and build our community. Where: silver […]
Jew York Pride 2026
THIS EVENT IS AT CAPACITY AND REGULAR REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Please fill out the form below to join our waitlist. NOTE: registration for the waitlist is not a guarantee […]
Israel Parent Meetup
Our final meeting for this year will be on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 7pm, at the home of Miriam and David Schwartz - Address upon RSVP. Sushi and Asian […]
NYC LGBTQ+ Summer Safrus Workshop
Join us on July 14th for a unique and exciting Safrus (Jewish calligraphy) workshop with community member and soferet, Leana Jelen Tapnack! In this class, you will have the opportunity […]
NYC 2026 Rooftop Summer Soirée
About the Evening Over the past year, Eshel’s revitalized programming initiative has engaged a diverse group of facilitators, communities, and institutional partners across NYC, attracting over 500 unique individuals across […]
Women’s LBTQ+ Support Group
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 9:00 […]
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 […]
The Joy of Judgment
Why is the day of judgment a joyous holiday? Rosh Hashana is a confounding holiday, being both austere and joyous. We will share our experiences as queer Jews of a […]
NYC LGBTQ+ Tzom Gedaliah Meditation and Break-Fast (in partnership with Or Halev)
This event is at-capacity. Registration has closed. We are so excited to be kicking off Fall 2026 programming with a special Tzom Gedaliah break-fast event, in partnership with Jewish mindfulness […]
LGBTQ+ Community Sukkot Chagiga 2026
This event is SOLD OUT. Tickets will not be available at the door. Individuals without tickets will not be admitted. The party everyone's been waiting for is nearly upon us! […]
DMV | Parents Night in the Sukkah
Join the DMV Eshel parent branch for a night of fun and dinner in the Sukkah. Address will be provided upon registration. Attendees should watch Will & Harper on Netflix […]
Baltimore | LGBTQ+ Night in the Sukkah
An evening of socializing and dinner in the Sukkah with Eshel's Baltimore branch. Get to know others in the community. Confidential space. Rain or shine! When: September 30 at 6PM […]
NYC Trans & Non-Binary Affinity Space feat. Torah from Lexi Kohanski
This fall, Eshel is excited to be hosting a select number of affinity space programs at the Manhattan JCC. For our first affinity space program, we are excited to welcome […]
Israel Parent Meetup, וְשָׂמַחְתָּ בְכָל הַטּוֹב – Embracing Joy
The Israel Parent group provides support and builds community in an intimate, confidential setting in English. Join us for October's in person session "V'Samachta B'Chol HaTov". 📅 Date: Wednesday, October […]
Washington Heights LGBTQ+ Community Shabbat Dinner 2026
Come together for Eshel’s second Washington Heights LGBTQ+ Community Shabbat Dinner, in partnership with The Beis Community! We are so excited to create a warm and welcoming space together and […]
NYC | LGBTQ+ Trivia Night
Bring in Trivia Tuesday a day early with a Monday trivia night at the Manhattan JCC, featuring pizza, drinks, snacks, and prizes! Come prepared to answer questions ranging from categories […]
Od Yinuvun B’Sevah: Aging Fruitfully
What does it mean to age as an LGBTQ+ person? We'll dive into a Torah text study to address this and other questions, and to gather as a community with […]