BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Eshel Online - ECPv6.0.0.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Eshel Online 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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T210000 DTSTAMP:20260530T201030 CREATED:20240214T185353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T174639Z UID:155351-1722886200-1722891600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC | Queer and Jewish Textiles Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging presentation on the rich world of Jewish and queer textiles\, led by Jamie Lebovics (they/them)! \nDiscover how textiles in every culture have been used to express history\, personality\, and identity. Explore a variety of textiles with Jewish significance\, such as tallit\, challah covers\, and different styles of head coverings\, as well as textiles with queer significance\, including handkerchiefs for flagging and gender-affirming garments. \nAfter the presentation\, participate in a hands-on workshop where you can express your creativity. We look forward to a fun and inspiring session that celebrates the intersection of these rich traditions! \nRegistration is now closed! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/new-york-city-meetup-2024-08-05/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T210000 DTSTAMP:20260530T201030 CREATED:20230912T015346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T152107Z UID:152943-1722888000-1722891600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Parents Drop-In Support Group DESCRIPTION:Join our drop-in support group for parents! We meet every Wednesday at noon ET and the first Monday every month at 8pm ET. \nFor notifications and sign-in information\, please fill out the form below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sign up to Join\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/drop-in-parents-support-group/2024-08-05/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Parents-Drop-In-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T214500 DTSTAMP:20260530T201030 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T160824Z UID:148223-1722976200-1722980700@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Brooklyn Women's LBTQ+ Meetup DESCRIPTION:Women’s New York Area Meetup on Zoom \nWhat: Meet other individuals who identify as female and who are exploring their Orthodox LGBTQ+ identities. \nWhen: Meeting Weekly: Every Tuesday from 8:30 pm – 9:45 pm \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-new-york-area-meetup-2020-04-22-2022-03-22-2023-11-21/2024-08-06/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240807T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T201030 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192540Z UID:148076-1723032000-1723035600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Parents Drop-In Support Group DESCRIPTION:Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze\, chat\, ask questions\, and hear topics of interest! \nFor notifications and sign-in information\, please fill out the form below. (You only need to register for this group one time.)\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-drop-in/2024-08-07/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Parents-Drop-In-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T201030 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192541Z UID:148077-1723636800-1723640400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Parents Drop-In Support Group DESCRIPTION:Drop-in every Wednesday to shmooze\, chat\, ask questions\, and hear topics of interest! \nFor notifications and sign-in information\, please fill out the form below. (You only need to register for this group one time.)\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-drop-in/2024-08-14/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Parents-Drop-In-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T210000 DTSTAMP:20260530T201030 CREATED:20230926T162921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T182513Z UID:154331-1723665600-1723669200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Support Group DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nSecond Monday of the month \n8:00 pm ET\, 7:00 pm CT\, 6:00 pm MT\, 5:00 pm PT \nRegister below for Zoom link and to receive notifications each month. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/lgbtq-support-group-2024-01-01-2024-08-14/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240815T223000 DTSTAMP:20260530T201030 CREATED:20201104T174130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T162609Z UID:148638-1723755600-1723761000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Orthodox+* People of Trans Experience Support Group DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Eshel’s Meetup!\nWhat: This virtual support group will be a space for people who identify as transgender\, non-binary\, and gender questioning. All shades of Orthodox including Chareidi\, Modern Orthodox\, Ex-Orthodox\, are welcome to come and share in a safe and confidential virtual group. \nWhen: Meetings will be held on the third Thursday of every month at 9 pm EST – 6 pm PST. \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, please register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) \nThis group is confidential: all attendees are required to adhere to the privacy of its members. \nAbout the Group Coordinator \nThis Eshel Meetup is led by Joshua Avishur\, a transgender Orthodox Jew who enjoys connecting with people and embracing the beauty in all individuals. Joshua is a Masters-in-Social-Work student with experience in mentoring LGBTQ+ folk and developing and leading therapy groups for children and individual counseling with at-risk youth. Joshua is also a transgender panel moderator and panelist. \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/a-support-group-for-orthodox-people-of-trans-experience/2024-08-15/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-15.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T203000 DTSTAMP:20260530T201030 CREATED:20240703T182122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T185023Z UID:158485-1724009400-1724013000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Boston | Eshel Summer Book Series: Keep Your Wives Away from Them with Miryam Kabakov DESCRIPTION:Sign Up\n \n \n \n \n \n Eshel is partnering with Lehrhaus in Somerville\, MA to Celebrate the Anniversaries of three groundbreaking books this summer on the Queering of Traditional Judaism. \n\nJune 18 – Wrestling with God and Men (2004) by Steve Greenberg\nJuly 18 – Queer Judaism (2023) by Orit Avishai\nAugust 18 – Keep Your Wives Away From Them (2011) by Miryam Kabakov\n\n  \nAbout the Book \nKeep Your Wives Away from Them: Orthodox Women\, Unorthodox Desires: An AnthologyMiryam Kabakov \nReconciling queerness with religion has always been an enormous challenge. When the religion is Orthodox Judaism\, the task is even more daunting. This anthology takes on that challenge by giving voice to genderqueer Jewish women who were once silenced–and effectively rendered invisible–by their faith. Keep Your Wives Away from Them tells the story of those who have come out\, who are still closeted\, living double lives\, or struggling to maintain an integrated “single life” in relationship to traditional Judaism–personal stories that are both enlightening and edifying. While a number of films and books have explored the lives of queer people in Orthodox and observant Judaism\, only this one explores in depth what happens after the struggle\, when the real work of building integrated lives begins. The candor of these insightful stories in Keep Your Wives Away from Them makes the book appealing to a general audience and students of women’s\, gender\, and LGBTQ studies\, as well as for anyone struggling personally with the same issue. Contributors include musician and writer Temim Fruchter\, Professor Joy Ladin\, writer Leah Lax\, nurse Tamar Prager\, and the pseudonymous Ex-Yeshiva Girl. \n  \nAbout the Author: \nMiryam Kabakov is a national leader who has worked for more than three decades on the inclusion of LGTBQ+ individuals in the Orthodox world. Miryam is Executive Director and ​co-founder of Eshel\, a national organization that supports LGBTQ+ Orthodox individuals and their families. Prior to being a leader at Eshel\, Miryam was the New York and National Program Director of AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps\, Director of LGBT programming at the JCC Manhattan\, Social Worker at West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing\, and was the first social worker at Footsteps. Miryam received her MSW from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. She also received a certificate in fundraising from the University of St. Thomas and a certificate in program evaluation from the University of Washington\, and has a background in informal Jewish education from Brandeis University. She founded the New York Orthodykes\, a support group for lesbian\, bisexual and transgender Orthodox women\, and is the editor of Keep Your Wives Away From Them: Orthodox Women\, Unorthodox Desires (North Atlantic Books\, May 2010)\, a collection of writings about the challenges and joys of LBT Orthodox Jews and winner of the Golden Crown Literary Award. \n \n Sign Up URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/eshel-summer-book-series-keep-your-wives-away-from-them-with-miryam-kabakov/ LOCATION:Lehrhaus\, 425 Washington Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/summer-book-talk-series.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T203000 DTSTAMP:20260530T201030 CREATED:20240807T184731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T184735Z UID:158968-1724092200-1724099400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC | 20s and 30s Game Night with JQY DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel and JQY for a delightful evening filled with board games\, sushi\, and great company! Whether you’re a strategic mastermind or just love a good roll (of the dice and sushi)\, this night is for you. If you’re an LGBTQ+\, Jew in your 20s and 30s looking to connect and unwind then join us and bring your game face and an appetite! \n \n Register! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-20s-and-30s-game-night-with-jqy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T213000 DTSTAMP:20260530T201030 CREATED:20200219T143836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T001731Z UID:148831-1724097600-1724103000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:South Florida LGBTQ+ & Parents Meetup DESCRIPTION:What: Meet other LGBTQ+ individuals in the area of Miami\, Florida! Family members and relatives of LGBTQ+ folks are also welcome to join! Our coordinators speak Spanish and French. \nWhen: The third Monday of each month from 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm. \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, please register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) \nFor more information or questions\, please contact us at southflorida@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 Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/south-florida-meetup/2024-08-19/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-12.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T210000 DTSTAMP:20260530T201030 CREATED:20230927T021106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T222938Z UID:155607-1724184000-1724187600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Closeted Men's Support Group DESCRIPTION:Connect with other closeted Orthodox men in a welcoming\, supportive\, and confidential peer support group. This group offers a warm and empathetic environment where you can share your thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences with other LGBTQ+ frum\, Jewish men. This is a nonjudgmental space to explore your questions and concerns wherever you are on your journey. We welcome those from all backgrounds\, whether you’re Chassidic\, Haredi\, Yeshivish\, modern Orthodox\, or not sure where you fit. \n\nSecond Tuesday of the month \n8:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm CT / 6:00 pm MT / 5:00 pm PT URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/closeted-mens-support-group-2024-04-09-2024-04-16/2024-08-20/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240820T214500 DTSTAMP:20260530T201030 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T160825Z UID:148225-1724185800-1724190300@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Brooklyn Women's LBTQ+ Meetup DESCRIPTION:Women’s New York Area Meetup on Zoom \nWhat: Meet other individuals who identify as female and who are exploring their Orthodox LGBTQ+ identities. \nWhen: Meeting Weekly: Every Tuesday from 8:30 pm – 9:45 pm \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-new-york-area-meetup-2020-04-22-2022-03-22-2023-11-21/2024-08-20/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T210000 DTSTAMP:20260530T201030 CREATED:20190418T151035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T221951Z UID:158459-1724266800-1724274000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Baltimore/DC Parents & LGBTQ+ Joint Meetup DESCRIPTION:Get together with our Baltimore/DC Eshel family. Join us in this intimate\, confidential setting to meet others\, like yourself\, in the extended Eshel network. \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: Meetings are usually held on the first Wednesday of every month\, 7:00-9:00 pm. \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, please register below\, if you haven’t already. (You only need to register for this group one time.) \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/baltimore-d-c-meet-up-2021-12-01/2024-08-21/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/orthodox-lgbtq-support-group-meetup.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T150000 DTSTAMP:20260530T201030 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T225500Z UID:163047-1724679000-1724684400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of LGBTQ+ children. \nThis 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. \nRegister below for monthly reminders\, links\, and location details. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-meetup-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26/2024-08-26/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240826T220000 DTSTAMP:20260530T201030 CREATED:20200212T210217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T230206Z UID:147647-1724706000-1724709600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Parents of Trans & Gender Nonconforming Children 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 Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/parents-of-transgender-and-gender-non-conforming-children-3/2024-08-26/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-16.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240827T214500 DTSTAMP:20260530T201030 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T160826Z UID:148226-1724790600-1724795100@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Brooklyn Women's LBTQ+ Meetup DESCRIPTION:Women’s New York Area Meetup on Zoom \nWhat: Meet other individuals who identify as female and who are exploring their Orthodox LGBTQ+ identities. \nWhen: Meeting Weekly: Every Tuesday from 8:30 pm – 9:45 pm \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-new-york-area-meetup-2020-04-22-2022-03-22-2023-11-21/2024-08-27/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-14.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR