Do you have questions about Eshel's Parent Retreat? Wondering if its right for you? Join us for an information session on Monday, February 19 at 8:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm CT to get answers to all your questions! Hear from veteran parents and members of our planning committee about what to expect, learn more […]
Thursday, February 22 at 7:30 pm Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of LGBTQ+ children. Miryam Kabakov joins us this month! This group will provide support and build community in an intimate, confidential setting in English. Register below for monthly reminders, links, and location details. hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", portalId: "7837587", formId: "ea4215e5-77f1-4432-8035-ff0dc7d3107c",});
Join Eshel for a New York City meetup every month! Connect in person with other Orthodox LGBTQ+ people, make new friends, and try something new. Check back for specific details and to RSVP for upcoming events. Join us this month for an evening of celebration and delicious food at our Eshel Trivia Night! Get ready […]
Get together with our Baltimore/DC Eshel family to bake hamantashen in advance of Purim! Join us in this intimate, confidential setting to meet other frum LGBTQ+ people and parents. WHEN: Wednesday, March 6 at 7:00 pm WHERE: For notifications and sign-in information, please register below, if you haven't already. (You only need to register for this […]
WHEN: Sunday, March 10 at 10:00 am WHERE: Register for location info WHAT: Celebrate International Women's Day and Rosh Chodesh Adar II with Eshel Baltimore/DC! Join us for some Torah, light dessert, and help us pack gift bags that we will donate to tzedaka. Open to women only. Register below for location details! Thank you […]
Connect with other closeted Orthodox men in a welcoming, supportive, and confidential peer support group. This group offers a warm and empathetic environment where you can share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with other LGBTQ+ frum, Jewish men. This is a nonjudgmental space to explore your questions and concerns wherever you are on your journey. […]
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: […]
Join Eshel for a Meet and Greet with the new Executive Director of Jerusalem Open House, Nili Maderer! Jerusalem Open House, founded in 1997, is the only LGBTQ+ community center in Jerusalem. Jerusalem Open House provides community programs, health services, and counseling to the Jerusalem LGBTQ+ community, as well as education and advocacy for LGBTQ+ […]
Join Eshel for a pre-Pesach whiskey and beer tasting at the JCC on April 1st! Explore a selection of whiskeys and craft beers while enjoying light refreshments. The cost is just $10 per person, which includes drinks and nosh. Don't miss this opportunity to unwind and socialize with friends before the pre-Pesach rush begins. Reserve […]
DATE: Monday, April 15 TIME: 7:00 - 9:00 pm LOCATION: Times Square; Register for address Join us for an evening of fun and games at Eshel and JQY's 20's and 30's Queer Boardgame Night! Grab your friends and come enjoy a relaxed atmosphere filled with laughter and friendly competition. Whether you're a seasoned boardgame enthusiast […]
Wednesday, April 177:30 - 8:30 pm Israel TimeZoom 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 […]
Join Eshel for a New York City meetup every month! Connect in person with other Orthodox LGBTQ+ people, make new friends, and try something new. Check back for specific details and to RSVP for upcoming events. Sign up below to get email updates about our future events! hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", portalId: "7837587", formId: "bd723e2a-ac60-4f6e-b66b-026ed0c3959b" });
Wednesday, May 22 from 7:30 - 9:00 pmJerusalem 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 […]
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 us for games, Torah, and plenty of food! We will have a covered pavilion, so the picnic is on rain or shine. hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", […]
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. This kosher event, hosted by Eshel, aims to create a welcoming and safe space for individuals to celebrate their intersecting identities and embrace the diversity […]
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 honored to invite you to celebrate with us at a cocktail reception and program hosted by comedian Talia Reese featuring a conversation with Modi and […]
Is it ever ok to lie? How does concealing the truth impact our relationship with the community? Rabbi Shua Brick will explore our tradition’s nuanced approach to truth-telling, and how these texts can be understood and applied to the closeted experiences of LGBTQ+ people. He’ll also share about his journey getting semikha at RIETS while […]
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 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 […]
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 month is over, it don't mean we're done gathering as queer Jews. This event is for people age 21 and over. Join Eshel for a […]
WHAT: A group for Orthodox Jews with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer siblings seeking community and peer support.We will discuss family dynamics, supporting parents and siblings, navigating the Orthodox community, and advocating for our LGBTQ+ siblings. Whether you have a sibling who just came out or you have known for a long time, this […]
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 setting in English. Register below for monthly reminders, links, and location details. hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", portalId: "7837587", formId: "0a5b975c-979a-4f1d-b77d-b4af8a9e2c12" });
Third Wednesday Monthly 8:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm CT / 5:00 pm PT 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 […]
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 and Men (2004) by Steve Greenberg July 18 - Queer Judaism (2023) by Orit Avishai August 18 - Keep Your Wives Away From Them (2011) […]
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 express history, personality, and identity. Explore a variety of textiles with Jewish significance, such as tallit, challah covers, and different styles of head coverings, as […]