BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eshel Online - ECPv6.0.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.eshelonline.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Eshel Online REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20260115T171612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T045404Z UID:165073-1771354800-1771362000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC 20s and 30s Pre-Purim Pregame w/ JQY DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel and JQY for our first 20s & 30s program of 2026! Ring in Rosh Chodesh Adar with a wine and cheese Purim pre-game at the JCC with new and familiar faces. This will be a great opportunity to ideate about your Purim costume\, if you haven’t yet come up with one yet! \nThis 20s & 30s event is 21+ and free to attend. \nWhen: Tuesday\, February 17\, 7:00-9:00p\nWhere: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan \nRegistration for this program has closed. \n  URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-lgbtq-purim-pregame/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20260206T173834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T173856Z UID:165201-1772224200-1772235000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:February Farbrengen: LGBTQ+ Brooklyn Shabbat Oneg DESCRIPTION:Escape the cold weather and join Eshel for our first Brooklyn LGBTQ+ Shabbat Oneg in Crown Heights. Enjoy post-dinner snacks\, games\, singing\, and socializing. This event is 21+ and free to attend. This event will be hosted in a private home. Location to be sent the week of the event. \nPLEASE NOTE: For internal tracking and discretion purposes\, we require separate registrations for each guest. Thank you for your understanding. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/february-farbrengen-lgbtq-brooklyn-shabbat-oneg/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20260203T150737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T173544Z UID:165143-1772476200-1772490600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Community Purim Chagiga DESCRIPTION:Come be marbin b’simcha on Monday\, March 2nd with Eshel and our partners for the annual LGBTQ+ Purim Chagiga! This year\, we come together again to hear the classic tale of Esther’s ascendance and the heated rivalry between Haman and Mordechai. Arrive dressed to the nines for Megillah (traditional Orthodox and egalitarian readings)\, followed by break-fast\, mishteh (drinks) and simcha dancing\, with music from DJ Shua—back by popular demand! \nJoin just for Megillah reading (free for all ages!) or stay for the party. Party is 21+. \nFeaturing:🔊 DJ Shua spinning beats🍸 Open bar🍡 Delicious bites \nGeneral Admission – $36 ($40 at the door)🐦 Early Bird (ends Feb. 11) – $25 🐦Student Ticket – $18 \nRegistration required for both megillah reading and party. \nThanks to our community partners: UJA-Federation\, Sephardic Mizrahi Q Network\, Shalom Dykes\,  and the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. \n📅 Date: Monday\, March 2⏰ Time: 6:30 pm Maariv📜 7:00 pm Megillah Readings (egalitarian and Orthodox)\, followed by light break-fast🎉 8:00 – 10:30 pm Party and dinner \nA limited number of comped tickets will be offered to volunteers. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and expectations\, please contact info@eshelonline.org. \nPLEASE NOTE: For internal tracking and discretion purposes\, we require separate registrations for each guest. Thank you for your understanding. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/lgbtq-community-purim-chagiga/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T151402Z UID:159228-1772712000-1772715600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of LGBTQ+ children. \nThis group will provide support and build community in an intimate\, confidential setting in English. This group meets in person most months\, with a Zoom meeting once per quarter. \nRegister below for monthly reminders\, links\, and location details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sign up for our other newsletters URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-meetup-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26-2023-09-25-2023-10-18-2024-01-17-2024-05-15-2024-06-19-2024-08-21-2024-09-18-2025-04-17-2025-08-21-2026-04-16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20200219T143836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T163714Z UID:155837-1772913600-1772919000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:South Florida | Post-Purim Meetup DESCRIPTION:Connect with other LGBTQ+ Jews and family members at Eshel’s South Florida Post-Purim Meetup. Join us for a relaxed evening together at a local restaurant.  \nDate: Saturday\, March 7thTime: 8:00 pmLocation: Grand Cafe\, 2905 Stirling Rd\, Hollywood\, FL \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/south-florida-meetup-2026-03-16/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Florida-Post-Purim-Meetup-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20260304T222732Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T222736Z UID:165396-1773230400-1773234000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of LGBTQ+ children. \nThis group will provide support and build community in an intimate\, confidential setting in English. This group meets in person most months\, with a Zoom meeting once per quarter. \nRegister below for monthly reminders\, links\, and location details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sign up for our other newsletters URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-parent-meetup/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20260226T190238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T190244Z UID:165322-1773342000-1773342000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Baltimore Allies Training DESCRIPTION:During this training\, you will learn to identify ways to support LGBTQ+ people in your Orthodox community. Whether you are a shul member\, day school parent\, or lay leader\, you can play a role in making LGBTQ+ individuals feel more welcome. \nThis training will cover information about the nature of the LGBTQ+ population and their needs\, skills for allyship in a variety of situations and institutions\, and opportunities to practice. Open to anyone who would like to be an ally in Orthodox settings including in synagogues\, schools\, camps\, and at home. \n \nLed by Rabbi Steve Greenberg and Sara Singer \n  \nWhen: Thursday\, March 12 at 7:00 PM \nWhere: Baltimore\, MD (Address provided upon RSVP) URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/baltimore-allies-training/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/this-one-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260313 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20251203T233216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T233216Z UID:164582-1773360000-1773619199@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:2026 National LGBTQ+ Retreat DESCRIPTION:Learn More and Register: https://www.eshelonline.org/2026-lgbtq-retreat/ URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/2026-national-lgbtq-retreat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ENR26.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T185500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260320T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20260226T193425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T164740Z UID:165333-1774032900-1774044000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Upper West Side Community Shabbat Dinner feat. Rabbis Elie Friedman & Zvi Weiss DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT IS AT-CAPACITY AND REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. \nEshel is thrilled to be partnering with Darkhei Noam Pride and Base UWS for this special community Shabbat\, celebrating the vibrancy of the Upper West Side LGBTQ+ Jewish community. We invite you to join us for davening and dinner at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan\, followed by a very special shiur led by Eshel’s very own board member\, Rabbi Elie Friedman (RIETS)\, and Rabbi Zvi Weiss (RIETS). \nWhere: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan\, Auditorium \n6:55pm – Davening – Orthodox Kabbalat Shabbat/Maariv at the JCC\, Partnership Minyan at Kehilat Hadar Shaare Zedek \n8pm – Dinner  \n9-10pm – Torah from Rabbis Elie Friedman & Zvi Weiss \nThis program is open to all community members. No charge for children under the age of 3. Please note in the included field of the registration form if you will need childcare at this event. \nEarly Bird Price (ends March 6th): $25 \nRegular Price: $36 \nStudent Price: $18 \nChildren (under 18): $15 \nEshel and our partners believe that financial hurdles should never be an obstacle to participating in our programs. If financial circumstances are cost-prohibitive for you\, please reach out to info@eshelonline.org. \nPLEASE NOTE: For internal tracking and discretion purposes\, we require separate registrations for each guest. Thank you for your understanding. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/upper-west-side-community-shabbat-dinner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260323T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20260301T001815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260301T002300Z UID:165296-1774292400-1774299600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC Crafting Freedom: DIY Haggadah Workshop feat. Rabbi Jamie Kuperman-Schwartz DESCRIPTION:Get ready with Eshel for z’man cheiruteinu (the time of our freedom) with a homemade Haggadah crafting night! We will enjoy pizza and hear words of torah from Rabbi Jamie Kuperman-Schwartz\, then clear away all of our chametz to decorate our own Haggadahs\, which we can use at our Seders this Pesach! This event is 21+ and free to attend. \nAbout the Teacher \nRabbi Jamie Kuperman-Schwartz was ordained by Maharat in 2025.  She teaches seventh grade at Greenburgh Hebrew Center\, and hosts Talmud classes for adults in her community. Rabbi Kuperman-Schwartz has shared Torah in a variety of settings\, including Base Harlem\, The Philly Women’s Beit Midrash\, and the Eshel National Shabbaton. She lives in Washington Heights with her wife\, Esther\, loves murder mysteries\, and makes a mean potato kugel. \nWhen: Monday\, March 23\, 7:00-9:00pWhere: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan \n  URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-crafting-freedom-diy-haggadah-workshop-feat-rabbi-jamie-kuperman-schwartz/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260327T184500 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20260319T015815Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T020311Z UID:165433-1774637100-1774637100@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Cambridge | LGBTQ+ Community Dinner DESCRIPTION:Register URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/cambridge-lgbtq-community-dinner/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Cambridge-LGBTQ-Community-Dinner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260329T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20260319T021100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T021145Z UID:165439-1774810800-1774810800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Boston Jewish Film Festival: Pink Lady DESCRIPTION:In an ultra-Orthodox Jewish community in Jerusalem\, Bati has a seemingly perfect life. She is happily married to Lazer and the young couple have three children. But their world starts to crumble when Lazer is blackmailed and Bati discovers his secret affair with his male study partner. Desperate to protect her family and keep the man she loves\, she supports Lazer as he attempts to “cure” his homosexuality\, whilst uncovering her true desires. \nFollowed by a conversation with Rabbi Steve Greenberg\, Eshel\, Co-Founder and Director of Education\, and Idit Klein\, VP for Public Engagement at New Israel Fund. \nFrom Ophir Award Winning Director Nir Bergman (Here We Are\, In Treatment) \n  \n\n\n \n \n\n \n Get Tickets URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/boston-jewish-film-festival-pink-lady/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pink-Lady.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20260327T145410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T145414Z UID:165496-1776711600-1776718800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC Sfirat Ha'Omer Sevev: Intention Setting w/ Dinner DESCRIPTION:The period of counting Sefirat Ha’Omer between Pesach and Shavuot is commonly known for its agricultural associations\, but it is also an auspicious time for self-reflection. For our monthly program this April\, we invite you to join Eshel at the JCC Manhattan for an evening of intention-setting. We will work all together and in smaller groups to empower each other and ourselves in Sefirat Ha’Omer resolutions. Come with a resolution in mind or develop one during the program! \nThis event is 21+ and free. A Chinese food and Sushi dinner will be served. \nWhen: Monday\, April 20\, 7:00-9:00pWhere: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan \n  URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-sfirat-haomer-sevev/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260504 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20251203T233413Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251203T233413Z UID:164584-1777507200-1777852799@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:2026 Parent Retreat DESCRIPTION:Learn More and Sign Up: https://www.eshelonline.org/2026-parent-retreat/ URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/2026-parent-retreat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Main-without-headshots.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260504T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20260327T150106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T154440Z UID:165504-1777921200-1777928400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC LGBTQ+ Lag Ba'Omer Rooftop BBQ Social DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Lag B’Omer in style\, overlooking the Upper West Side on the Manhattan JCC’s rooftop! We cannot make bonfires on the roof\, but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some good BBQ! There will be hot dogs\, smores\, and drinks. Ring in the special day with great company and great music! Rain or shine. \nThis event is 21+ and free.  \nWhen: Monday\, May 4\, 7:00-9:00pWhere: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan\, Rooftop \n  URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-lag-baomer-rooftop-bbq-social/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T151542Z UID:159229-1778500800-1778504400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of LGBTQ+ children. \nThis group will provide support and build community in an intimate\, confidential setting in English. This group meets in person most months\, with a Zoom meeting once per quarter. \nRegister below for monthly reminders\, links\, and location details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sign up for our other newsletters URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-meetup-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26-2023-09-25-2023-10-18-2024-01-17-2024-05-15-2024-06-19-2024-08-21-2024-09-18-2025-04-17-2025-08-21-2026-05-21/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T214500 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T173239Z UID:159682-1789504200-1789508700@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Brooklyn Women's LBTQ+ Meetup DESCRIPTION:Women’s New York Area Meetup on Zoom \nWhat: Meet other individuals who identify as female and who are exploring their Orthodox LGBTQ+ identities. \nWhen: Meeting Weekly: Every Tuesday from 8:30 pm – 9:45 pm \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n hbspt.forms.create({\n region: "na1"\,\n portalId: "7837587"\,\n formId: "6ca61860-78dd-47f7-a76e-f2e92710596e"\n }); URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-new-york-area-meetup-2020-04-22-2022-03-22-2023-11-21/2026-09-15/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20230303T192824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230303T192824Z UID:159791-1789588800-1789594200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Closeted Women's Support Group DESCRIPTION:Third Wednesday Monthly \n8:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm CT / 5:00 pm PT \nIn 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 here to provide mutual support and unconditional love no matter where your journey is leading you. This support group is a non-judgmental space – there is no pressure to change your situation unless you want to. \nThis group might be for you if you: \n\nAre a woman in the closet\nAre married or divorced\nHave children\nAre afraid of what you might lose if you come out\n\nThis is a confidential group. Respect for each others’ desire to remain confidential or anonymous is of the utmost importance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n hbspt.forms.create({\n region: "na1"\,\n portalId: "7837587"\,\n formId: "464c36ee-2baa-4713-a70a-d907fc3df980"\n });\n\n \n Sign up for our weekly newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/closeted-womens-support-group/2026-09-16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270916T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270916T214500 DTSTAMP:20260403T182209 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T173239Z UID:163566-1821126600-1821131100@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Women's LBTQ+ Support Group DESCRIPTION:Women’s New York Area Meetup on Zoom \nWhat: Meet other individuals who identify as female and who are exploring their Orthodox LGBTQ+ identities. \nWhen: Meeting Weekly: Every THURSDAY (Previously Tuesday) from 8:30 pm – 9:45 pm \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n hbspt.forms.create({\n region: "na1"\,\n portalId: "7837587"\,\n formId: "6ca61860-78dd-47f7-a76e-f2e92710596e"\n }); URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-lgbtq-support-group/2027-09-16/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-14.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR