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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20190418T151035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T221957Z UID:149896-1730919600-1730926800@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-2021-12-01/2024-11-06/ 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:20241107T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241107T214500 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T173302Z UID:159439-1731011400-1731015900@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Women's LBTQ+ Support Group 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 THURSDAY (Previously 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-lgbtq-support-group/2024-11-07/ 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:20241111T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241111T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20230926T162921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T132102Z UID:154334-1731355200-1731358800@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-2-2024-01-01/2024-11-11/ 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:20241113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T124500 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T205642Z UID:150018-1731499200-1731501900@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/eshel-drop-in-for-parents-2022-05-18-2-2024-11-13/ 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:20241114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T190000 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20241023T192425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T144421Z UID:159977-1731610800-1731610800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Boca | Allies Training DESCRIPTION:During this training\, you will learn to identify ways to be an ally and support LGBTQ+ people in your Orthodox community. This training will cover information about the nature of the LGBTQ+ population and their needs\, skills for allyship in a variety of situations and institutions\, and opportunities to practice. Open to anyone who would like to be an ally in Orthodox settings including in synagogues\, schools\, camps\, and at home. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/boca-allies-training/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/allies-training-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T214500 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T173302Z UID:159440-1731616200-1731620700@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Women's LBTQ+ Support Group 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 THURSDAY (Previously 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-lgbtq-support-group/2024-11-14/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20241115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241117 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20240925T165806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T004601Z UID:159344-1731628800-1731801599@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:South Florida Shabbaton DESCRIPTION:Building Our Community Together \nJoin Eshel South Florida for a Shabbaton bringing together our LGBTQ+ and parent communities in Florida! \nWe will enjoy meals together from Shabbat dinner through seudah shlishit\, with sessions to get to know each other and explore how we can strengthen our community. All our activities will be based out of a synagogue in Hollywood\, Florida. Address will be given upon registration. \nJoin us to meet new people and deepen your connections to your local Eshel community. \nThe cost of the Shabbaton is $180 per person. For financial assistance\, contact miryam@eshelonline.org.Attendees are responsible for arranging their own sleeping accommodations. You can view the Hollywood eruv map here. The closest hotel is the Quality Inn & Suites at 4900 Hollywood Blvd. MayDee Suites at 5101 Hollywood Blvd is another good option. Looking for an airbnb? Search for places near N. 47th Avenue and McKinley Street in Hollywood Hills. \nThis Shabbaton is open to LGBTQ+ people and parents of LGBTQ+ people. While Eshel is a confidential space\, and we require all participants to agree to our confidentiality policy in order to attend\, due to the nature of being in a public space we cannot guarantee anonymity in all cases. If you have more questions about confidentiality\, please reach out to miryam@eshelonline.org. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/south-florida-shabbaton/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20240214T185353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T182933Z UID:155354-1731958200-1731963600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC | Challah Bake DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel for a New York City meetup every month! Connect in person with other Orthodox LGBTQ+ people\, make new friends\, and try something new. Check back for specific details and to RSVP for upcoming events. \nRegistration for the challah bake is now closed! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-challah-bake/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T213000 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20200219T143836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T001737Z UID:150119-1731960000-1731965400@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/2024-11-18/ 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:20241119T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241119T210000 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20230927T021106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T222943Z UID:155610-1732046400-1732050000@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-2024-04-09-2024-04-16/2024-11-19/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192546Z UID:150151-1732104000-1732107600@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/2024-11-20/ 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:20241121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T203000 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T041647Z UID:159211-1732215600-1732221000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 217:00 pm – 8:30 pm Israel TimeRamat Beit ShemeshJourney of Acceptance: Supporting Our LGBTQ ChildrenFeaturing guest speaker Talli Y. Rosenbaum\, MSCA \nTalli Rosenbaum will speak about the emotional aspects of parenting LGBTQ+ children.Talli Yehuda Rosenbaum is an individual and couple therapist and is certified as a sex therapist and sex therapy supervisor by The International Association of Psychosexual Therapists (IAPST) as well as the Israeli Society for Sex Therapy (ISST). She cohosts the Intimate Judaism podcast and is co-author of the book “I am For My Beloved: A Guide to Enhanced Intimacy for Married Couples” and co-edited the Springer textbook entitled “The Overactive Pelvic Floor.” She has authored over 40 journal articles and several book chapters on trauma and sexuality\, sexual pain disorders\, and sexuality and Judaism and is an associate editor of the Sexual Medicine Reviews. Talli earned a Masters in Clinical Sociology and Counseling and a certificate in Mental Health Studies from the University of North Texas in Neve Yerushalayim. She holds a bachelors degree in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University. Before re-training as a psychotherapist\, she treated patients as a physical therapist for 25 years. In addition to maintaining an active private practice\, Talli is the academic advisor for Yahel: The Center for Jewish Intimacy. Talli frequently lectures both in Israel and abroad\, to lay as well as professional audiences.. \nJoin 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 reminders 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 URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-meetup-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26-2023-09-25-2023-10-18-2024-01-17-2024-05-15-2024-06-19-2024-08-21-2024-09-18-2024-11-21/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T214500 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T173303Z UID:159441-1732221000-1732225500@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Women's LBTQ+ Support Group 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 THURSDAY (Previously 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-lgbtq-support-group/2024-11-21/ 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:20241121T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T223000 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20201104T174130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T162611Z UID:150181-1732222800-1732228200@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/2024-11-21/ 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:20241125T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T150000 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T225503Z UID:163050-1732541400-1732546800@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-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26/2024-11-25/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20241107T205741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T175821Z UID:160107-1732557600-1732564800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC | 20s and 30s Movie Night DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 25th 6-8pm at the JQY office(Address provided after registration) \nGet your popcorn ready! It’s time for a movie night! \nJoin Eshel and JQY for a queer movie screening. We’ll have pizza\, classic movie snacks\, and a fun film (TBD). \nThis event is for people in their 20s and 30s. \n \n Register! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-20s-and-30s-movie-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T220000 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20200212T210217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T230210Z UID:150184-1732568400-1732572000@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-3/2024-11-25/ 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:20241127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T062509 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192547Z UID:150190-1732708800-1732712400@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/2024-11-27/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Parents-Drop-In-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR