What is Eshel Across America? Eshel Across America is an annual event that we mark on the week of Parshat Vayera to teach the Torah of hachnassat orchim, welcoming guests. Shabbat Vayera has a special place in our heart because it is the source of our name. In this parsha, Abraham plants a tamarisk tree, […]
Event Sold out - Congrats Raye Schiller! Come grab a drink with some Eshel friends and enjoy a night of comedy from our very own Raye Schiller! Sign up below to get a special Eshel discount! After you receive your discount code by email, purchase your tickets through Eventbrite. We'll meet up at the comedy […]
Wednesday, November 15 7:30 pm Israel Time 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 person most months, with a Zoom meeting once per quarter. Register below for monthly reminders, links, and location […]
Jewish students at universities across the US are experiencing the worst outbreak of antisemitism and anti-Zionism in recent memory. Hate speech and threats of violence are sharply on the rise on many campuses. This is even more pronounced in liberal spaces, where some LGBTQ activists have stoked the flames of anti-Zionism. As queer Jews, we […]
What does the wedding ceremony of two religious Jewish gay men look like? Or a family of two mothers and four children? Or the pregnancy of a religious trans man? "The Holy Closet" delves into these questions and offers a heartfelt portrayal of LGBTQ+ individuals who choose to remain dedicated to their religious observance while […]
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 pm - 9:45 pm Where: For notifications and sign-in information, register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) hbspt.forms.create({ region: "na1", […]