Purim Shiur: Purim as National Jewish Coming Out Day
The Purim story contains many characters who struggle with the tension between what they keep hidden and what they reveal. Even God in the Megillah hides at times. This shiur […]
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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 […]
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, […]
Eshel Parents Chaburah Group
*Note the date change for this month - this month's chaburah group will discuss topics related to Pesach* The Parent Chaburah Group meets on the Third Wednesday of each […]
Out of the Sea: an LGBTQ Chaburah Group for Pesach
**ALL NEW** LGBTQ+ Chaburah Group If you've been missing the warm embrace of our National Retreat Chaburah groups - or want to get a taste of what its like - […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Baltimore/DC Eshel Picnic
a covered pavilion at Alpha Ridge Park in Marriotsville, MDCome 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 […]
Parents Drop-In Support Group
Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze, chat, ask questions, and hear topics of interest! For notifications and sign-in information, please fill out the form below. (You only need to register for this […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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Oy Gay with a side of BLT
Broadway Comedy Club 318 W 53rd St, New York, NY, NYOy 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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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: […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]