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 […]
Eshel returns for its Second Downtown Manhattan Shabbat with the Stanton Street Shul and Sixth Street Community Synagogue "Creating Welcoming Communities" Sign the letter in support of Rabbi Bodner and Rabbi Bellino who have been attacked for hosting this weekend! VENUES: We will be in three different downtown venues over the weekend. Stanton Street Shul: […]
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 […]
Meet up with Eshel at the GA 2016 A reception for LGBTQ Jews, Families, Friends and Allies Monday Nov. 14th, 6:30-8 pm 2016-ga-lgbtq-reception-poster COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS AND HORS D’OEUVRES Bring a photo ID to get into the GA area For more information, contact James Cohen at james@keshetonline.org or 786-303-5284
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 […]
We are delighted to partner with A Wider Bridge in Minneapolis and welcome two of the leading voices of today's Israeli LGBTQ Orthodox community. Come and meet Zehorit Sorek and Daniel Jonas, who are working to build visibility, end conversion therapy, and create a welcoming Orthodox community in Israel. We look forward to seeing you […]
Refuse to Choose: LGBTQ and Orthodox in Israel We are delighted to partner with A Wider Bridge for two events in Chicago and welcome two of the leading voices of today's Israeli LGBTQ Orthodox community. Come and meet Zehorit Sorek and Daniel Jonas, who are working to build visibility, end conversion therapy, and create a […]
Refusing to Choose: LGBTQ and Orthodox in Israel We are delighted to partner with A Wider Bridge for two events in Chicago and welcome two of the leading voices of today's Israeli LGBTQ Orthodox community. Come and meet Zehorit Sorek and Daniel Jonas, who are working to build visibility, end conversion therapy, and create a […]
Join Netivot and Eshel for Netivot's monthly shabbat dinner! When: January 27th at 7 p.m. Where: We will send you the address privately after you register. Crown Heights, Brooklyn How: If you would like to RSVP for the dinner, please sign up HERE. Instead of the usual pot luck model, you can make a $10 contribution […]
We are excited to have a meet up in Philadelphia every month! Join us in this intimate, confidential setting to meet others, like yourself, in the extended Eshel network. This is a private gathering for Orthodox+ LGBTQ+ people. Refreshments and conversation. Participants asked to adhere to strict confidentiality. Where: William Way Community Center When: First […]
Meet the other LGBTQ+ Ortho+ folks in your neck of the woods! When: Sunday, February 5, at 7 pm Where: Joanna Halpern's place 350 Prince Arthur O., Montreal RSVP for the apartment number to either joannahalpern@hotmail.com or info@eshelonline.org Snacks! Socializing!!
Place: At the home of Dina and Michael Glouberman in Beverlywood. RSVP for address. Since the 1970’s, Orthodox gay Jews, their family members, and friends have sought sought guidance from rabbinic leadership to help them grapple with emotionally fraught questions of religious belief, halakhic observance and belonging. Rabbi Steve Greenberg will explore the various halakhic responses that […]
Place: At the home of Susie and Fred Toczek in Beverlywood. RSVP for address. Meet the panelists: Michal, an attorney and a mom, is a Hillel/YULA/Michlala/Drisha alum. She is committed to halakha, but felt unwelcome in the Orthodox community when she and her partner moved back to Los Angeles from New York 10 years ago. […]