Saturday, June 10 4:00 - 6:30 pm Celebrate Brooklyn Pride with Eshel! Get to know other Orthodox LGBTQ+ Jews in your neighborhood. Join us for a light Seudah Shlishit and refreshments at the home of Shlomo Ashkinazy, on Saturday, June 10, between Brooklyn's Pride Fest and Pride Parade. Conveniently located with a view of the […]
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 the opportunity to march together in the NYC Pride March. Register here
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 can be supportive to LGBTQ+ people in Orthodox communities. Join us Sunday, July 9 at 7:30 pm in West Orange at the home of a […]
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 discussions in a casual and confidential environment. WHAT: A […]
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 sign up even if you've previously joined the group so we know who to expect! DepositFixForm.init({ formId: 'dff04034-0261-4f69-95d3-1b59a0c9a37a', portalId: '7837587', customDealProperties: { "pipeline": "default", "dealtype": […]
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
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 30, in their rented beach house in Cherry Grove on Fire Island. Spend the day enjoying all that Fire Island has to offer, and enjoy […]
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. Please bring a kosher dairy or pareve dish to share. Register to receive location details - one registration per adult. DepositFixForm.init({ formId: 'dff57b86-8a4b-4c8b-8273-5ab0c8cd8b14', portalId: '7837587', […]
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 Orthodox, Ex-Orthodox, are welcome to come and share in a safe and confidential virtual group. When: Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of […]
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 person most months, with a Zoom meeting once per quarter. Register below for monthly reminders, links, and location details. hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", portalId: "7837587", formId: […]
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 at 7:00 pm for a shiur and discussion led by Rabbi Greenberg. Orthodoxy is arguably the most diverse of the contemporary Jewish denominations. While the […]
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 discussions in a casual and confidential environment. WHAT: A […]
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, 9:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM CST - 6:00 PM PST(Usually 4th Monday every month) Where: For notifications and sign-in information, please register below. (You only […]
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 person most months, with a Zoom meeting once per quarter. Register below for monthly reminders, links, and location details. hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", portalId: "7837587", formId: […]
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 if you have already signed up for this group. WHAT: A party to celebrate Sukkot with your Eshel family. WHEN: Wednesday, October 4, 7:00-9:00 pm. […]
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. When: the first Wednesday of the month. Where: This group meets by a phone conference call […]
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 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 […]
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 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 […]
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? This film raises these questions and tells the stories of LGBTQ people who chose to remain religious Jews, building their lives, relationships, families, and everyday […]
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 setting in English. This group meets in person most months, with a Zoom meeting once per quarter. Register below for monthly reminders, links, and location […]
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
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. Shabbat Vayera has a special place in our heart because it is the source of our name. In this parsha, Abraham plants a tamarisk tree, […]
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 to get a special Eshel discount! After you receive your discount code by email, purchase your tickets through Eventbrite. We'll meet up at the comedy […]
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 8:30 pm - 9:45 pm Where: For notifications and sign-in information, register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.)
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 setting in English. This group meets in person most months, with a Zoom meeting once per quarter. Register below for monthly reminders, links, and location […]