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Do you want to learn how to be an ally to an LGBTQ+ person in Orthodox community? Are you a student at Barnard/Columbia? Then sign up for the Merchav Batuach Training! Merchav Batuach will conduct a workshop at the Columbia/Barnard Hillel training those who want to be LGBTQ+ allies in the Orthodox community. This event […]

BeisCamp, Eshel's traveling Orthodox LGBTQ+ Beit Midrash, hosts religious educators, scholars and rabbis to engage in the challenges of contemporary life and tradition.   Keeping the Law Just: The Living Tensions of Tzedek and Mishpat Tzedek and Misphat appear hundreds of times in the Tanach. They define God's will and convey the very purpose of […]

TRANS MEET-UP with Abby Stein Dec. 15th RSVP TO INFO@ESHELONLINE.ORG AND RECEIVE THE ADDRESS

A Retreat for Orthodox Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Jews    Community: Past, present, and future Join us for one of the largest gatherings of LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jews who come together to celebrate Shabbat and our unique identities.     LOCATION: Isabella Freedman Retreat Center 116 Johnson Road, Falls Village, CT 06031 IS THIS FOR […]

January 27, 7:30-9 pm Body and Justice: Where Limitation and Perfection Meet Aviva Richman YM & YWHA of Washington Heights and Inwood, 54 Nagle Ave, New York, NY  Aviva Richman studied at the Pardes Kollel in Jerusalem and at the Drisha Scholars Circle in New York City.  She currently teaches Talmud at Mechon Hadar is […]

Justice Before There Was Law: Tzedek and Mishpat in the Book of Genesis Shuli Taubes JCC Manhattan, 76th and Amsterdam Avenue New York, NY

A Yom Iyyun at the National Museum of American Jewish History will take place from 8:45 a.m. until 1:00 p.m with Keynote Speaker Rabbi Steve Greenberg of ESHEL. The Yom Iyun will be an exploration of how Orthodox Jewish communities should welcome and include all members of the community. A special emphasis will be placed on issues regarding women, adults with […]

Join Eshel for Sha'Brooklyn: A Shabbat in *Brownstone Brooklyn *Locations for all events will be in Crown Heights and Prospect Heights.   Registration is now closed!   Chabad, Satmar, Bobov, Modern, Traditional, OTD and LGBTQ? Join Eshel for an inspirational weekend retreat in Brooklyn! The Shabbaton will bring together Orthodox and traditional LGBT Jews of all […]

The Eshel Parent Retreat was the first time I was fully comfortable talking to other people about my LGBT child. —A retreat participant FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST SCHOLAR:  Rabbi Chaim Rapoport London based author, educator and lecturer Rabbi Chaim Rapoport lectures around the world on a broad range of topics pertaining to Jewish life and law […]

  Meet up at: Fifth Avenue between 54th and 55th Streets Come join A Wider Bridge, Eshel, JQY, Keshet and Mosaic of Westchester as we gather the entire LGBTQ Jewish community in the one glorious, singing, dancing crowd as we celebrate Israel. We are honored to be near the front of the parade this year […]

 Creative Queers: A Picnic & Performance This Sunday, join Eshel in celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community through dance, art, spoken word, and all other forms of creative expression. Guests are invited to eat, drink, and enjoy entertainment spread across the sprawling green grounds of Governor’s Island and Art Kibbutz summer studios at Nolan Park 6B. We […]

Save the date! You and your family are invited to celebrate the last licks of summer with our Eshel parents and families. Join us for the second annual family potluck picnic in the beautiful backyard of our very own Ken and Jeannie Prager in Englewood, NJ Please use this form to let us know what […]

Eshel-Los Angeles presents an: Changing the LGBT Conversation in the Orthodox Community A workshop for anyone interested in creating a more open environment, whether or not you are directly connected to someone who is gay Sunday, Sept 18 / No fee / RSVP required Hosted at the law offices of Nelson Hardman 11835 West Olympic […]

Join Eshel and  the SOJOURN contingent March with us and show your support as an Ally or as an LGBTQ member in the Atlanta Pride Parade Sign up for a t-shirt here by October 2nd; choose one of these designs   Details: Parade Steps off at Noon Gather by 11:30 am at the Civic Center […]

Friday night, Dec. 2nd, Eshel is sponsoring an LGBTQ and Allies Tisch in Washington Heights. There are no expectations for one’s gender, sexuality, or religious level for this event, just an expectation to come with a positive attitude. The goal is to gather and celebrate a queer and Jewish friendly environment where members of the […]

 Sinai & Sexuality: LGBT Jews Talk about G-d, Torah & Identity Torah in Motion will be hosting an event featuring some young, observant LGBT Jews (including some Eshel members) who will have an  honest and groundbreaking panel discussion. Dr. Elliott Malamet talks with four young and deeply-engaged LGBT individuals about how they understand and live with […]

Are you interested in presenting at the Eshel National Retreat but don’t know where to start? Join us for an introductory workshop on facilitating. Come for help brainstorming a topic, turning your topic into an actionable proposal, organizing your ideas into a streamlined presentation, or refreshing your public speaking skills. This informal workshop will be […]

Join this exciting event! Rabbi Steve Greenberg of Eshel will facilitate an open conversation about how Orthodoxy can face the challenges  of LGBT inclusion in Toronto.  This meeting is for LGBT Jews and their family members, friends and allies. RSVP at info@eshelonline.org At the home of Ellen and Warren Grossman 244 Strathallan Wood Toronto, M5N1T4 […]

Join other Eshel-ites in a North Hollywood home for a casual dinner on motzei Shabbat (Saturday night), December 10 at 7:00. Get together and get to know other LGBTQ people in this neck of the woods. RSVP for address of Eshel member hosting this evening by writing to: info@eshelonline.org   Carpool if you can, parking […]

Everyone is welcome!  LGBTQ+ people, families and allies Look for Updates and RSVP on the Facebook event here! Brace yourselves for a night of fun, food, gifts, and activities! Family friendly!! Place: Repair The World 808 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Time: 6:30-8:30 pm Date: December 21, 2016 Invite your friends! Interactive games and crafts […]

Please join Base DWTN in partnership with Eshel & JQY for an open mic night and Chanukah celebration! There will be Latkes and L'chaims! Please fill out the registration form below if you plan to attend. Space is limited! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSceRp5jjAfE6BXdLccssCJ2yKiHaXJNpAm4NZOj_gxjU5VtFg/viewform?c=0&w=1   RSVP for address to gabriela@eshelonline.org  

Join the Eshel family for the biggest LGBTQ+ Orthodox, ex-Ortho, Ortho-curious retreat ever!   Happy/Healthy/Holy As LGBTQ+ Ortho+ Jews how do we... ...find equilibrium? ...take care of our bodies and our spirit? ...find satisfaction and happiness? ... develop healthy relationships?   Want to get involved? Want to present a topic? Join a team of volunteers […]