Soon by Q Happy Hour April 2022

Come unwind and hang out with other young LGBTQ+ Jews at the next Soon By Q bar trivia! We’ll gather over drinks and participate in some friendly competition with NYC Trivia League. Soon by Q is Eshel's initiative to foster LGBTQ+ Jewish community and connection in New York City. Whether you’re looking for new friends, […]

Eshel Israel LGBTQ+ and Parents Meetup

Join Eshel's local chapter in Israel for LGBTQ+ people and parents of LGBTQ+ children. This group will provide support and build community in an intimate, confidential setting in English. Our first few meetings will be over Zoom, but we hope to add in-person meetings soon. This group is for those who have made aliyah, are […]

Orthodox+* People of Trans Experience Support Group

Welcome to Eshel's Newest 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 […]

Baltimore/DC Eshel Picnic

a covered pavilion at Alpha Ridge Park in Marriotsville, MD

Come join us for a Lag B'Omer picnic! Baltimore/DC Eshel has reserved a covered pavilion at Alpha Ridge Park in Marriotsville, MD on May 15 for our group. We will hold it rain or shine. The space is reserved from noon to 8PM. Everyone (including families, relatives and allies) is welcome. Directions and other details […]

NYC Celebrate Israel Parade

March with Eshel, JQY, Keshet, and A Wider Bridge in NYC's Celebrate Israel Parade! This year's theme is Together Again - כולנו ביחד We'll meet up between 12:30 and 1:00 pm near Rockefeller Center. Sign up to reserve your t-shirt and get detailed instructions for marching with us. The JCRC-NY Celebrate Israel Parade is the […]

Conversion: A Conversation with Rabbi Jeff Fox

Eshel is kicking off a new Lifecycle Series, which will cover a wide range of moments of transition in an LGBTQ Jew's life. What: With Shavuot coming soon, join us for an evening of learning about what it means to convert to Orthodox Judaism as an LGBTQ person. The panel will feature Rabbi Jeff Fox […]

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Ensuring Mental Wellbeing for LGBTQ+ People During Challenging Times

Mental wellbeing is more challenging for everyone in the era of COVID. Isolation, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns have become more visible and prevalent in our world today. In this session, we will explore the increased rate and severity of these concerns within the LGBTQ community. What are some of the reasons for […]

Brooklyn Pride 2022 Rooftop Gathering

Saturday, June 11 3:00 - 6:00 pm Hosted by Eshel board member Shlomo Ashkinazy, join Eshel members to watch the Brooklyn Pride march! We will meet on Shlomo's rooftop near 5th Avenue and 10th Street for some fun and a light seudah shlishit. Address provided upon registration. For more information contact info@eshelonline.org DepositFixForm.init({ formId: 'dff45cdb-ac2e-45b6-85c5-fae6981eba38', […]

Eshel New York City LGBTQ+ Meetup

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  […]

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Oy Gay with a side of BLT

Broadway Comedy Club 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY, NY

Oy Gay with a side of BLT June 23, 2022 7PM | 6pm VIP Happy Hour Come together to laugh and have a good time with our hilarious comedians Adam Sank (Last Comic Standing), Chani Lisbon (Carolines On Broadway), Dana Friedman (AllMedia TV), Eli Lebowicz (Stand-Up NY), Leah Forster (Comedy Cellar) , Liz Glazer (Boston […]

Eshel New York City LGBTQ+ Meetup

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  […]

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From Shattering Loss to Renewal: How Tisha B’Av Saved the Jewish People

We tend to think of Tisha B'Av as an exercise in national memory, but it is much more.  It marks something eternal about us.  There is a fable that Napoleon having heard Jews praying mournfully on the holiday asked what happened to them to cause this outburst of grief.  He was told that their Temple and homeland […]

Dating as an LGBTQ+ Jew

Celebrate Tu B'av with Eshel and Yente Over the Rainbow! What is Tu B'av? Traditionally, a day for finding love, as described in the Mishnah: "Rabban Shimon ben Gamliel said: There were no days as joyous for the Jewish people as the fifteenth of Av and as Yom Kippur, as on them the daughters of […]

Eshel Toronto & Montreal LGBTQ+ Meetup

This bi-weekly group for Toronto/Montreal LGBTQ+ folks from Orthodox communities generally meets over Zoom the second Monday of every month, and in-person in Toronto on the fourth Tuesday of the month. For notifications and sign-in information, please register below (You only need to register for this group one time.)

Eshel Toronto & Montreal LGBTQ+ Meetup

This bi-weekly group for Toronto/Montreal LGBTQ+ folks from Orthodox communities generally meets over Zoom the second Monday of every month, and in-person in Toronto on the fourth Tuesday of the month. For notifications and sign-in information, please register below (You only need to register for this group one time.)

Eshel New York City LGBTQ+ Meetup

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  […]

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Rosh Hashanah LGBTQ+ Chaburah Group

In our LGBTQ+ Chaburah Group, explore themes related to Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur with other members of the Eshel community; forgiveness of yourself and others, and being the best version of yourself, to name a few. Our Parents Chaburah Group will discuss the same topic the following week. When: Wednesday September 14 at  8pm […]

Eshel Israel LGBTQ+ and Parents Meetup

Join Eshel's local chapter in Israel for LGBTQ+ people and parents of LGBTQ+ children. This group will provide support and build community in an intimate, confidential setting in English. This group meets mostly over Zoom, with in-person meetings every few months. This group is for those who have made aliyah, are thinking about making aliyah, […]

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Eshel Israel LGBTQ+ and Parents Meetup

Join Eshel's local chapter in Israel for LGBTQ+ people and parents of LGBTQ+ children. This group will provide support and build community in an intimate, confidential setting in English. This group meets mostly over Zoom, with in-person meetings every few months. This group is for those who have made aliyah, are thinking about making aliyah, […]

Torah Values for Queer Dating

Is Yom Kippur a Tu B'av Part Two? Did you know that the same match finding ritual from Tu B'Av was practiced on Yom Kippur? These are auspicious occasions to find life partners as these are also times of the year for introspection, assessing our values, and considering what is important to us. Queer Jews often […]

Eshel Brooklyn Women’s LBTQ+ Meetup

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.)

Eshel LGBTQ+ Phone-in Support Group

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

Eshel Parents of Trans People & Gender Non-Conforming 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 each month, 9:00 PM EST - 8:00 PM CST - 6:00 PM PST Where: For notifications and sign-in information, please register below. (You only need to […]

Eshel Brooklyn Women’s LBTQ+ Meetup

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.)