Israel Parent Meetup
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 […]
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Parents of Trans & Gender Nonconforming Children 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 […]
LGBTQ+ Community Sukkot Party
Join Us for the annual LGBTQ Community Sukkot Party! On Sukkot, it is traditional to celebrate the holiday with a Simchat Beit Hashoevah, a joyous gathering commemorating the holiday’s Temple […]
NYC – Cider and Schmooze
Make mar Cheshvan mar no more! Join us for some post-Tishrei rest and relaxation after this busy holiday season. Decompress with the assistance of apple cider, donuts, and other fall-themed […]
LGBTQ+ Support Group
A confidential space for LGBTQ+ adults who are Orthodox, formerly Orthodox, or Orthodox-adjacent to access peer support, share their experiences, and connect and gain insights from others. Second Monday […]
DC | Striving to Belong
This roundtable discussion examines shifts in the Orthodox community towards greater inclusion of LGBTQ+ Jews. Panelists include Peninah Gershman and Rabbi Hyim Shafner, more panelists coming soon. Moderated by Miryam Kabakov. […]
Israel Parent Meetup
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 […]
October Oneg Shabbat Dinner featuring Or Chayim Minyan
Join Eshel and Or Chayim for October Oneg Shabbat Dinner, our upcoming Shabbat Dinner on the Upper West Side! Enjoy a warm Shabbat and a festive evening with LGBTQ+ community. […]
NYC LGBTQ+ Trivia Night
Bring in Trivia Tuesday a day early with a Monday trivia night at the Manhattan JCC, featuring pizza, drinks, snacks, and prizes! Come prepared to answer questions ranging from categories […]
Straight Spouses of LGBTQ+ Partners Support Group
Straight Spouses of LGBTQ+ Partners Support Group Has your spouse come out to you? This support group is for anyone in the Orthodox community whose husband or wife has come […]
Israel Parent Meetup
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 […]
Washington Heights LGBTQ+ Community Dinner
Come together on November 14th for an LGBTQ+ Community Shabbat Dinner, sponsored by Eshel, and in partnership with The Beis and Fort Tryon Jewish Center! We are so excited to […]
Self Portrait Workshop with Artist Tobi Kahn
Join Eshel for a night of self-reflection and artistic expression, with a self-portrait workshop led by respected artist Tobi Kahn. For those of us balancing LGBTQ+ and Jewish identity, the […]
Laugh Out Proud
Join our Atlanta community for a fun, laughter-filled night out! We’ll kick things off with drinks at The Establishment at 6:00 PM — a perfect chance to meet new friends […]
Building a Jewish Queer Family: Planning and Parenthood – Community Dinner in Brooklyn
REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED. Eshel, Atara Minyan, and PHS invite you to join us for davening and dinner at Luria Academy, followed by a conversation about LGBTQ+ […]
Ignite the Night: LGBTQ+ Community Chanukah Party
Join Eshel and our partners for the Annual LGBTQ+ Chanukah Party! Celebrate Night Two of the Festival of Lights with the LGBTQ+ Jewish community of NYC! Enjoy a dairy dinner--complete […]
Baltimore Chanukah Party
Join Baltimore/DC Eshel for a Chanukah celebration on Sunday, December 21 from 10AM to noon. The location will be shared upon signing up. Please volunteer to set up, clean up, […]
Israel Parent Meetup
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 […]
NYC LGBTQ+ Babka Bake
Is your New Years Resolution to learn something new in the kitchen? You’re in luck! Join us at our Monthly NYC Meet-Up at the Marlene JCC Manhattan for a babka […]
A conversation with Rabbi Greenberg: Six Queer Heroes and Scoundrels
Join us for a light dairy dinner and a conversation with Rabbi Steven Greenberg, Co-founder and Director of Education at Eshel. This is an opportunity to schmooze with him, meet […]
Israel Parent Meetup
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 […]
Living a Religious Life as a Transgender Jew: A Halachic Conversation
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 8PM, we will present “Living a Religious Life as a Transgender Jew: A Halachic Conversation.” During this program, Yaakov, a transgender college student, will […]
Israel Parent Shabbaton
Enjoy an inspiring and restorative Shabbat with Eshel Israel! Spend Shabbat Shira with other religious parents of LGBTQ+ children. We'll enjoy a relaxing Shabbat together, connect, give each other chizzuk, and […]
NYC | Tu B’shvat Karaoke Night
Back by popular demand, Eshel is pleased to invite you to Karaoke Night at the Manhattan JCC! Even better, we will be able to sing in celebration of not just […]