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:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T064546 CREATED:20251027T205503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T205503Z UID:164177-1767639600-1767643200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Straight Spouses of LGBTQ+ Partners Support Group DESCRIPTION:Straight Spouses of LGBTQ+ Partners Support Group \nHas your spouse come out to you? This support group is for anyone in the Orthodox community whose husband or wife has come out as gay\, lesbian\, or transgender\, whether you are married\, separated\, or divorced. This group is a confidential and supportive space to process difficult emotions\, connect with others in similar situations\, navigate co-parenting under these new circumstances\, and learn how to move forward with resilience. \nWhen: First Monday each month\, 7:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm CT / 4:00 pm PT \nWhere: Zoom – register to receive the link URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/straight-spouses-of-lgbtq-partners-support-group/2026-01-05/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260624T064546 CREATED:20251211T033516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T184500Z UID:164775-1767639600-1767646800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC LGBTQ+ Babka Bake DESCRIPTION:Is your New Years Resolution to learn something new in the kitchen? You’re in luck! Join us at our Monthly NYC Meet-Up at the Marlene JCC Manhattan for a babka baking class with our Program Director\, Mendel Weintraub! Learn how to make this classic Jewish dessert from the Knead to Nosh! We will assemble our ingredients together and enjoy babka fresh out of the oven! \nSnacks and drinks will be served. This event is 21+ and free. \nWhen: Monday\, January 5\, 7:00-9:00pWhere: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan\, L3 Kitchen \nThis program has reached capacity and registration is now closed. We look forward to seeing you at future events. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/event-nyc-lgbtq-babka-bake/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260624T064546 CREATED:20230912T015346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T154211Z UID:154835-1767643200-1767646800@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 hbspt.forms.create({\n region: "na1"\,\n portalId: "7837587"\,\n formId: "7671fe05-c022-4625-b646-4d6c927cbdff"\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/2026-01-05/ 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:20260106T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260106T214500 DTSTAMP:20260624T064546 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T192536Z UID:163442-1767731400-1767735900@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 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-2025-09-11/2026-01-06/ 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:20260107T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T064546 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192630Z UID:154855-1767787200-1767790800@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/2026-01-07/ 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:20260107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T203000 DTSTAMP:20260624T064546 CREATED:20251230T173516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T183005Z UID:164990-1767808800-1767817800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:A conversation with Rabbi Greenberg: Six Queer Heroes and Scoundrels DESCRIPTION:Join us for a light dairy dinner and a conversation with Rabbi Steven Greenberg\, Co-founder and Director of Education at Eshel. This is an opportunity to schmooze with him\, meet other LGBTQ+ Jews and Orthodox parents of LGBTQ+ children in South Florida.\n \nSix Queer Heroes and Scoundrels\nSame-sex love\, while surely hidden and formally decried\, finds surprising expression in Jewish poetry\, prose and case law. The material is full of pathos\, gender bending\, humor and intrigue and reveals a sliver of life\, despite the well known prohibition\, that has been all but erased from historical memory. We will meet six queer characters of Jewish history\, some famous others infamous whose stories will help us to make sense of the issue for our own moment.\n📆 When: Wednesday\, January 7\, 6:00-8:30 pm📍 Where: Miami\, FL (exact address provided upon RSVP) \n  URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/a-conversation-with-rabbi-greenberg-six-queer-heroes-and-scoundrels/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T210000 DTSTAMP:20260624T064546 CREATED:20190418T151035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T222003Z UID:154849-1767812400-1767819600@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-2021-12-01/2026-01-07/ 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:20260112T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260112T210000 DTSTAMP:20260624T064547 CREATED:20230926T162921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T132114Z UID:154871-1768248000-1768251600@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-2-2024-01-01/2026-01-12/ 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:20260113T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T214500 DTSTAMP:20260624T064547 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T192537Z UID:163443-1768336200-1768340700@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 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-2025-09-11/2026-01-13/ 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:20260114T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T064547 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192631Z UID:154877-1768392000-1768395600@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/2026-01-14/ 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:20260115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T064547 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T190458Z UID:159225-1768478400-1768482000@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. \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-2/2026-01-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T223000 DTSTAMP:20260624T064547 CREATED:20201104T174130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T162620Z UID:154879-1768510800-1768516200@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/2026-01-15/ 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:20260120T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T214500 DTSTAMP:20260624T064547 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T192538Z UID:163444-1768941000-1768945500@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 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-2025-09-11/2026-01-20/ 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:20260121T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T064547 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192634Z UID:154923-1768996800-1769000400@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/2026-01-21/ 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:20260122T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260624T064547 CREATED:20251223T075041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T075049Z UID:164802-1769112000-1769112000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Living a Religious Life as a Transgender Jew: A Halachic Conversation DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, January 22\, 2026\, at 8PM\, we will present “Living a Religious Life as a Transgender Jew: A Halachic Conversation.” During this program\, Yaakov\, a transgender college student\, will discuss with Rabbi Dov Linzer\, President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School\, many of the halachic issues that arise for a transgender individual seeking to live a religious life as an Orthodox Jew. We will reserve time at the end of the program to answer questions from the audience. Please join us by registering for this FREE program below. \nThis program follows the program that we ran earlier this year\, “LGBTQ Children in Orthodox Day Schools.” In that program\, two students (one of which was Yaakov) and three parents shared their experiences dealing with Orthodox day schools\, particularly administrators and teachers. If you missed that program\, you can watch the recording at www.poratonline.org/events. \nWhere: Zoom \nWhen: Thursday\, January 22\, 2026\, at 8PM EST \nRabbi Dov Linzer is the President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School. In this dual capacity\, Rabbi Linzer has set the vision for YCT as a Center of Torah and Torah Leadership\, and\, with an amazing team of colleagues and partners\, oversees its growth\, reach\, and further development\, including establishing a premier rabbinic leadership program and pastoral training center in Israel. An acclaimed Torah and halakha scholar\, Rabbi Linzer has been a leading rabbinic voice in the Modern Orthodox community for over 30 years. He has published hundreds of Torah articles and teshuvot (responsa)\, and has hosted a number of highly popular Torah podcasts. In his capacity as a mentor\, Rabbi Linzer provides religious guidance to the yeshiva’s students and the over 150 YCT-ordained rabbis who are serving in the US and 60 rabbis and rabbaniyot serving in Israel and answers thousands of halakhic questions from YCT rabbis and broader community each year. \nYaakov is an Orthodox Jew and transgender man currently studying at Brandeis University. He has faced a number of challenges since coming out and through his experience has gained a unique perspective on living a Jewish life as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/living-a-religious-life-as-a-transgender-jew-a-halachic-conversation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T220000 DTSTAMP:20260624T064547 CREATED:20200212T210217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T230222Z UID:154998-1769461200-1769464800@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-3/2026-01-26/ 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:20260127T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T214500 DTSTAMP:20260624T064547 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T192538Z UID:163445-1769545800-1769550300@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 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-2025-09-11/2026-01-27/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T130000 DTSTAMP:20260624T064547 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192635Z UID:155005-1769601600-1769605200@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/2026-01-28/ 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;VALUE=DATE:20260129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTSTAMP:20260624T064547 CREATED:20251006T192826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T142158Z UID:163673-1769644800-1769903999@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Shabbaton DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an inspiring and restorative Shabbat with Eshel Israel! \nSpend Shabbat Shira with other religious parents of LGBTQ+ children. We’ll enjoy a relaxing Shabbat together\, connect\, give each other chizzuk\, and dive deep into the challenges and joys of parenting LGBTQ+ children. \nThis Shabbat is an opportunity for us to slow down\, take a break from our busy lives\, and connect with a community of parents who share our experiences. \nDate: January 29 – 31Location: Kibbutz Lavi \nWeekend Highlights Include: \n\nSpirited Shabbat davening\nThought-provoking sessions led by fellow parents and experts\nBeautiful and relaxing natural environment\nDelicious meals\nWarm\, welcoming community of parents\n\nRegister below! Payment is required via Paypal after submitting the form. Registration is not considered complete until payment is received. \nHousing Options: \n \nEden: Modern rooms\, most of which overlook the magical Galilean landscape.Double Occupancy: 2500 NIS per coupleSingle Occupancy: 2100 NIS per person \n \nHod: Welcoming and warm design\, with a balcony overlooking the spectacular view of the Galilee and Golan mountains.Double occupancy: 3000 NIS per coupleSingle occupancy: 2400 NIS per person \nRegistration is now closed. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-parent-shabbaton/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Israel-Parent-Retreat-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR