WHEN: Sunday, October 15, 2017 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM WHERE: 435 W Peachtree St NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30308 WHAT: Atlanta Pride! Join Eshel in the Pride Parade. Orthodox Allies are invited to march! Sign up and wear a t-shirt! Get more information by RSVP'ing here. Contact ALLEN MCGAFFEY the day of the parade to find […]
Get together with Eshel Chicago! Join us in this confidential setting to meet others like yourself in the Eshel network. WHAT: A private gathering for people who identify as LGBTQ and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious or formerly Orthodox. It is also for parents of LGBTQ people who live within Orthodox communities and struggle with their child’s […]
What does it mean to identify as LGBTQ and Orthodox? This special event in Toronto featuring Eshel Executive Director Rabbi Steve Greenberg will discuss this and more. Join us in this intimate, confidential setting to meet others, like yourself, in the extended Eshel community. WHAT: Shiur and Q&A led by Rabbi Steve Greenberg. This private, […]
This group is for Orthodox Jewish parents with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender children seeking peer support. We will also discuss ways to help parents and families navigate in their communities and to become advocates for their children. FIRST WEDS OF THE MONTH! This group meets by phone conference call at 6 PM PT/8 […]
Get together with Eshel Chicago! Join us in this confidential setting to meet others like yourself in the Eshel network. WHAT: A private gathering for people who identify as LGBT and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious or formerly Orthodox. It is also for parents of LGBT people who live within Orthodox communities and struggle with their child’s […]
WHAT: A private, confidential gathering for people who identify as LGBT and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious or formerly Orthodox. It is also for parents of LGBT people who live within Orthodox communities and struggle with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity. All are welcome to attend. WHEN: Sunday, December 3 | 7:30 PM Chanukah get […]
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 discussion in a casual and confidential environment. WHAT: A confidential […]
Help us celebrate the season and bring the Chanukkah light to Baltimore at our Chanukkah Celebration! Family friendly event for children of all ages. There will be fun, games, crafts, refreshments, and more. We will also be accepting donations to I Support the Girls. When: Sunday, December 10 | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where: Near […]
Join us for a festive, activity-filled afternoon for the whole family. Whether you celebrate Hanukkah every year or you’re interested in learning more about the holiday, families from all backgrounds are warmly invited. Location: The Y Auditorium (54 Nagle Ave) Tickets: Tickets are priced per household which includes up to two adults and any children […]
Celebrate Chanukkah with Eshel Chicago! Join us in this confidential setting to meet others like yourself in the Eshel family. WHAT: A Chanukkah party for adults. Private gathering for people who identify as LGBTQ+ and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious or formerly Orthodox. It is also for parents of LGBTQ+ people who live within Orthodox communities and […]
Join the Eshel Chicago community for a fun afternoon of bowling! This will be a confidential gathering for LGBTQ+ and Orthodox Jews in the Chicago area. When: Sunday, February 18, 2018 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Where: Please RSVP to receive the location. Cost: $13 per person via VenMo. (If cost is an issue […]
Join this new anonymous support group for Orthodox+ straight spouses/ex-spouses of LGBTQ people. When: Third Wednesday of Every Month 9:00 PM ET Where: via conference call Click here to complete this form and to receive the call-in number. Contact us at info@eshelonline.org with any additional questions. Participants are asked to adhere to strict confidentiality.
WHAT: A private, confidential gathering for people who identify as LGBT and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious or formerly Orthodox. It is also for parents of LGBT people who live within Orthodox communities and struggle with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity. All are welcome to attend. WHEN: Tuesday, February 27, 2018 | 6:15 PM WHERE: Please […]
What: Shushan Purim Take 2! A family celebration for the Eshel Baltimore-D.C. community. Activities, storytelling, rainbow hamantaschen, face painting, and more. When: Sunday, March 4, 2018 | 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Where: Please RSVP to baltimore-dc@eshelonline.org for location details. What else: Email us at baltimore-dc@eshelonline.org with any questions!
Get together with Eshel Chicago! Join us in this confidential setting to meet others like yourself in the Eshel network. What: A private gathering for people who identify as LGBTQ and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious or formerly Orthodox. It is also for parents of LGBTQ people who live within Orthodox communities and struggle with their child’s […]
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
We're back! 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 discussion in a casual and confidential environment. WHAT: […]
This group is for Orthodox Jewish parents with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender children seeking peer support. We will also discuss ways to help parents and families navigate in their communities and to become advocates for their children. FIRST WEDS OF THE MONTH! This group meets by phone conference call at 6 PM PT/8 […]
Join this new anonymous support group for Orthodox+ straight spouses/ex-spouses of LGBTQ people. When: Third Wednesday of Every Month. Wednesday, April 18, 2018 | 9:00 PM EST Please complete this form to receive the call-in number.If you have filled out this form before, you are already on a list to receive an email reminder with details […]
As LGBTQA+ frum Jews, formerly-Orthodox LGBTQ+ Jews, and allies, we are constantly trying to find our place in our communities. We often find that we are too Queer for the frum communities and too religious for the LGBTQA+ communities. Where do we fit? How can we find communities that meet our needs? Come join the […]
See Disobedience with other Eshelites ~~~ Thursday, May 3rd Pizza @ Saba's @6 pm Movie @ Cinema 123 @8 pm Buy tickets here. The details: When: Thursday night, May 3rd Pizza @ Saba's 6 pm, movie at Cinema 123 @8 pm 6:00 PM at Saba's: Eshel meet-up at Saba's for a free […]
Join Baltimore/DC Eshel for an afternoon of food and good company at our Lag B'Omer Family Picnic on Sunday, May 6th from 1:00 to 4:00 pm. The location will be sent upon RSVP and is at a park in the Columbia, MD area. RSVP by emailing: baltimore-dc@eshelonline.org This event is co-hosted with JQ Baltimore
What: Please join the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto, Kulanu and CIJA for a conversation about faith and pride, and to hear the story of Abby Stein. Following the keynote speech by Abby, there will be a multi-faith panel discussion moderated by Jeff Rock, Senior Pastor of the MCCT. When: Thursday, May 10 from 7:30- 9:30 PM […]
What: Join Eshel Baltimore/DC for a movie night! Look for Miryam Kabakov wearing some Eshel swag in front of the theater at 9:45 pm General admission: $12.50 or buy tickets in advance online for $13.50 This event is open to allies, so feel free to invite family and friends! Please keep in mind that this is an […]
What: Join Eshel Chicago for a movie night! Tickets are $15.50 per adult. Bring cash or a check to the theater and give it to Isabel Singer, who will be wearing a "We're Here, We're Queer" T-shirt. This event is open to allies, so feel free to invite family and friends! Please keep in mind that […]