BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eshel Online - ECPv6.0.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.eshelonline.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Eshel Online REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221111T230000 DTSTAMP:20260531T020802 CREATED:20220811T145023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221109T151410Z UID:147528-1668193200-1668207600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Across America DESCRIPTION:Why Parshat Vayera? \nOn Shabbat Vayera\, we read in the Torah “[Avraham] planted an eshel at Beer-sheba\, and invoked there the name of Hashem\, the Everlasting/Universal God.” (Genesis 21:33) \nוַיִּטַּע אֶשֶׁל בִּבְאֵר שָׁבַע וַיִּקְרָא־שָׁם בְּשֵׁם יְהֹוָה אֵל עוֹלָם׃ \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is an eshel? \nThe Talmud identifies the eshel as a tamarisk tree\, a flowering tree that provides shade and shelter in the desert. In welcoming strangers to their home\, Avraham and Sarah allowed them to experience the Divine. Understanding God’s nature of אֵל עוֹלָם\, God of the entire world\, requires that we extend our welcome to outsiders. \nReish Lakish says that Avraham did not just stop at one tree\, but rather planted a whole orchard\, a Pardes\, with all sorts of sweet things in it. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What is Eshel\, the organization? \nEshel supports LGBTQ Jews by opening hearts\, minds\, and doors in Orthodox Jewish communities so that all can experience the sweet things it has to offer. In doing so\, we are continuing the work of Avraham and Sarah in making our tent bigger\, accessible\, and welcoming to all. \nEshel’s mission is to create community for Orthodox lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, and transgender individuals\, and their families. Eshel envisions a world where Orthodox LGBTQ individuals can live out their lives in the Orthodox communities of their choice. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n On Shabbat VaYera every year\, Eshel sponsors Eshel Across North America to encourage Jewish communities across the Americas to support their LGBTQ+ members. Everyone is invited to participate. Get involved this year: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EAA for LGBTQ+ People: \nOn Shabbat Vayera\, the LGBTQ Jewish community will come together over shabbat dinner\, and engage in conversations about inclusion and welcoming. Sign up to join a meal near you! \nEAA for Parents and Allies: \nWe want to bring the conversation about welcoming and including all\, and especially the LGBTQ+ community\, to every Shabbat table. Sign up to receive our discussion guide to share with your Shabbat guests.   \nEAA for Rabbis: \nOn Shabbat Vayera\, we want shuls to share the message of inclusion. Browse/sign up to receive our resources for Rabbis for ways to speak about hachnasat orchim for Parshat Vayera.  \nIf you are not a Rabbi\, email us if you’d like to help get your Rabbi involved. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Browse meals below! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Danielle is hosting Eshel Across America: WaHi\n Friday\, November 11 6:00pm ET Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Ruby is hosting Eshel Across America (Qweens Style)\n Friday\, November 11 3:30pm ET Event Details \n\n \n \n \n \n \n יפא is hosting Eshel Across America: Flatbush\, Brooklyn\n Friday\, November 11 6:30pm ET Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sara is hosting Eshel Across America: Lakeview\n Friday\, November 11 6:00pm CT Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Caleb is hosting Eshel Across America: Berkeley\, CA\n Friday\, November 11 7:00pm PT Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Mattan is hosting Eshel Across America: Upper West Side\, Manhattan\n Friday\, November 11 6:30pm ET Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Monica is hosting Eshel Across America--East Village!!\n Friday\, November 11 7:00pm ET Event Details \n \n \n \n \n \n Jonathan is hosting Eshel Camberville Shabbos Dinner\n Friday\, November 11 7:00pm PT Event Details URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/eshel-across-america-2022/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260531T020802 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221122T041320Z UID:146988-1669642200-1669647600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Israel LGBTQ+ and Parents Meetup DESCRIPTION: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 group meets mostly over Zoom\, with in-person meetings every few months. This group is for those who have made aliyah\, are thinking about making aliyah\, spend part of the year in Israel\, are in yeshiva or seminary\, or have kids in Israel for the year.\nWHAT: A private gathering for LGBTQ+ individuals who are Orthodox\, Ortho-curious\, or formerly Orthodox and 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.\nWHEN: 4th Monday of the Month\, 8:30 pm (Israel)\, 1:30 pm (Eastern Time)\nRegister below for monthly reminders\, links\, and location details.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sign up for our other newsletters\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eshel’s mission is to create a future for Orthodox lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, and transgender individuals\, and their families. Through its innovative and culturally sensitive programming\, Eshel works with each individual\, family\, and community in creating a place for their LGBTQ members. Eshel envisions a world where Orthodox LGBTQ individuals can live out their lives in the Orthodox communities of their choice. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-meetup-2022-05-24-2022-11-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20221128T220000 DTSTAMP:20260531T020802 CREATED:20200212T210217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T160814Z UID:139060-1669669200-1669672800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Parents of Trans People & Gender Non-Conforming Support Group DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n\nWhen: Fourth Monday of each month\, 9:00 PM EST – 8:00 PM CST – 6:00 PM PST \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, please register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) \nQuestions? Email info@eshelonline.org \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/parents-of-transgender-and-gender-non-conforming-children-3-2022-11-28/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Christine-and-V.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR