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: Kids n' Action 1149 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11230-3320 Date: March 6, 2017 Time: 5:00-7:00pm Invite your friends! This is a FREE event! […]
Israeli LGBTQ activist Sarah Weil and Jerusalem City Councilman and Orthodox Rabbi Aaron Leibowitz join A Wider Bridge in Boston, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego to share the work of The Meeting Place, offering an open, brave space for all people to discuss difficult and painful issues. This growing Jerusalem-based movement […]
SAVE THE DATE! May 5-7th, 2017 Living happy, healthy, and holy lives for ourselves and our children For parents of LGBTQ+ children in Orthodox community. Join a growing and vibrant parent community. Meet parents just like you!" To register, go here! Meet a few of our guest speakers: Jack Drescher, M.D. is a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst […]
Calling all adult members of the 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. Eshel staff members, […]
Sunday, June 4, 2017 | 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM March with Eshel! Rain or Shine! Every marcher will get a free t-shirt! You can even help carry the Eshel banner! Where: Section 7E 53rd St between 5th & Madison Ave New York City, NY Assembly Time: 12:20 PM The LGBTQ Cluster will be #7, coming […]
When: *Second Monday of the month, 8 pm Eastern time What: We will convene a phone call for parents of transgender and gender non-conforming children. Where: Over the phone. Take a moment to fill out this form to let us know about your interests, and to receive the call-in number. 8 pm EST/ 7 pm […]
2017 Twin Cities Pride Festival on June 25, 2017 March wearing Eshel's t-shirts (free): Orthodox Ally We're Here We're Queer We're Machmir Stay tuned for more details!
Join the Eshel community for a family-friendly picnic at Guilford Park! Bring parents, kids, friends... everyone welcome! Please bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to share at our potluck, and any sports equipment you like. Frisbees, softballs, etc. Whether you are a longstanding member of the community or new to the area, we look forward […]
Eshel Montreal hosts a vegetarian/kosher potluck picnic at Beaver Lake on Mont Royal (or at Joanna's apartment at 350 Prince Arthur W. #232, if the weather's bad). Click here for an interactive map of Beaver Lake on Mont Royal. Click here for a list of food items that various people have pitched already to bring, and […]
Get together with our Philadelphia Eshel family. Join us in this intimate, confidential setting to meet others, like yourself, in the extended Eshel network. WHAT: A confidential gathering for people who identify as LGBT and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious or formerly Orthodox. WHEN: First Wednesday of every month at 7:00 p.m. WHERE: William Way LGBT Community Center 1315 […]
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 PM […]
Get together with our Baltimore/DC Eshel family. Join us in this intimate, confidential setting to meet others, like yourself, in the extended Eshel network. WHAT: A small 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 […]
Get together with our Baltimore/DC Eshel family. Join us in this intimate, confidential setting to meet others, like yourself, in the extended Eshel network. WHAT: A small 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 […]
Join the Eshel Philly community in celebrating OutFest with Philly Pride! WHEN: Sunday, October 8, 2017 | 12:00 - 6:00 PM WHERE: The "Gayborhood" Philadelphia: See Map Below MORE INFO to follow as we receive details!
Whether you are Orthodox, LGBTQ, Ortho-curious, a family member, or all of the above, join the Eshel Baltimore - D.C. community! Meet other wonderful people at this fun, casual Sukkot event. There will be ice cream, fruit, beverages, and more. Questions? Email us at baltimore-dc@eshelonline.org.
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 […]