Who: A small private gathering on Long Island for parents of LGBTQ people who live within Orthodox communities and struggle with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Where: Please RSVP by completing this form and we will email you the address. When: Saturday, March 9 at 8:00 PM Questions? Email info@eshelonline.org
What: A confidential support group for observant / orthodox Jewish parents of LGBTQ+ individuals who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and / or wish to connect with other parents like themselves. When: Sunday, March 10th, 3:00-4:30 pm Where: Please fill out this contact form. If you have filled out this form […]
Come out and prep for Purim silliness and joy as we enter the month of ever increasing joy for the second time. Orthodox and formerly Orthodox LGBTQ+ folks and allies welcome. Costumes recommended. There will be sweets and probably some Purim Torah... All ages welcome.
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: The 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from February 2019-May 2019 | 6:00 PM EST Dates: February 25 March 11 March 26 *NOTE: this is a Tuesday April 8 […]
What: In lieu of the regular monthly parent meeting, this will be a combined meeting of the LGBTQ identified group and the parent group. We will hear from guest speaker Sam, a Jewish transman. He came out in college and will talk about his journey. We will have an open discussion about the process a […]
Where: RSVP here for address. As always, this will be a safe and confidential space – hope to see you there! When: Wednesday, March 27th from 7:30-9:30 PM
To get the address and other info please fill out the form: https://goo.gl/forms/RxfwvEgk6GDWsUCA2
Since we haven't met in a long time, at least a few of us should get together as an informal social meetup. Informal, because Eshel Montreal has been on hiatus for a while. It will most likely take place at the Yakimono sushi/Japanese kosher restaurant, at 4210 Decarie Blvd. in NDG.
Back By Popular Demand! Eshel South Florida will have a Pre-Pesach Get-Together on Sunday April 7, 7:00 pm at the same location as last time! Light dinner willbe served. It's Miami Pride Weekend so it's a great time for us to show our pride and unity. For location and more information, and to RSVP, please […]
Tune in to hear how Eshel is raising a clarion call for LGBTQ+ integration in Orthodox communities across the nation and how you can be part of this lasting change! Rabbi Steve Greenberg will give a shiur entitled: From Slavery to Freedom: Challenging Contemporary Orthodoxy to Fulfill it Redemptive Mission. We will be livestreaming on […]
Join this new anonymous phone-in support group for LGBTQ+ individuals who are unable to attend one of our in-person sessions. When: **note: due to Pesach we will be meeting on Wednesday, April 17th this month. We will go back to our regular schedule next month** | 9:00 PM EST Please click on and fill out […]
Save the date, May 1! 7-9pm. There will be another spectacular combined meeting of the Parent Group and the LGBTQ group. We will have an amazing guest speaker. Francesco Di Maio, Director of Community Engagement at Eshel Topic: “From Catholic to Conversion Therapy to Convert” Originally from a small island in Italy, Francesco’s graduated from […]
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: The 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from February 2019-May 2019 | 6:00 PM EST Dates: February 25 March 11 March 26 *NOTE: this is a Tuesday April 8 […]
Last September, the Office of the Chief Rabbi released a 33-page Guide to make Orthodox schools responsible for the wellbeing of all their students entitled “The Wellbeing of LGBT+ Pupils: A Guide for Orthodox Jewish Schools.” From May 10-19, Eshel is bringing the co-authors, Dr. Benjamin Ellis and Dalia Fleming of KeshetUK, to five U.S. cities. […]
Join Eshel DC/Baltimore for our monthly movie brunch where we screen LGBTQ related films and have brunch. This month's film will be "The Celluloid Closet", a documentary about the portrayal of LGBTQ folk in film through the decades. When: May 19, 10:00AM Where: Location upon RSVP. RSVP here or call Chana at 410-370-1288 so we […]
Hey everyone, Come over this Wednesday at 7 pm for an unforgettable event on the current situation of gay rights in Israel, complete with a Power Point presentation plus discussion. The evening will be an informative one, in conjunction with Moishe House, to discuss Israel's current status on Gay rights. Is it a "Don't ask […]
Join Eshel DC/Baltimore for a family lag ba’omer picnic When: Sunday, May 26, at 1:00PM Where: Address provided upon RSVP RSVP here or call Chana at 410-370-1288.
Come out and celebrate Israel with Eshel, along with A Wider Bridge, JQY and Keshet! We will meet at Section 7E/Cluster 5, on 53rd Street between 5th and Madison at 12:45 pm (Sunday, June 2). Let us know you are joining!
What: 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. When: the first Wednesday of the month. Where: This group meets by a phone conference call […]
It’s Eshel’s tenth anniversary, so we’re puttin’ on a show! It’s been fifty years since the Stonewall Riots, and we’re celebrating with a laugh riot! Join us on June 26! Seven hilarious Jewish comics will come together to celebrate Jewish LGBT Pride, the Eshel way. There’s a VIP reception before the show! You can meet […]
Celebrate World Pride with LGBTQ Jews and allies of all ages and backgrounds at the 4th annual Jew York Pride! Festivities begin at 11am with brunch in the Times Square area. Then, at 1pm, we will line up and march as the Jew York Pride delegation. Brunch and march locations provided upon registration at www.keshetonline.org/events/nyc-pride-rsvp. […]
What: For traditional Jewish parents of LGBTQ+ people who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and/or wish to connect with other parents like themselves. When: Sunday, June 30, 2019 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM EST Where: Please fill out this form to receive the address. If you have filled out this form before, […]
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: July 1st at 8:00 PM EST Where: Please fill out this form to receive the call-in number. If you have filled out this form before, you are already on a list to […]
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 […]
WHAT: A private gathering for Jewish parents of LGBTQ+ people who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and/or wish to connect with other parents like themselves. WHEN: July 14, 2019 at 10:30 am. Where: Please fill out this form to RSVP and for location information.