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:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260701T130000 DTSTAMP:20260912T075606 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192702Z UID:158457-1782907200-1782910800@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/2026-07-01/ 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:20260706T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260706T200000 DTSTAMP:20260912T075606 CREATED:20251027T205503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T205503Z UID:164183-1783364400-1783368000@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/2026-07-06/ 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:20260707T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T214500 DTSTAMP:20260912T075606 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T164235Z UID:166938-1783456200-1783460700@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.) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n hbspt.forms.create({\n region: "na1"\,\n portalId: "7837587"\,\n formId: "6ca61860-78dd-47f7-a76e-f2e92710596e"\n }); URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-new-york-area-meetup-2020-04-22-2022-03-22-2023-11-21/2026-07-07/ 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:20260707T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T221500 DTSTAMP:20260912T075606 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151207Z UID:166079-1783458000-1783462500@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 9:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM CT | 6:00PM PT \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, register 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: "6ca61860-78dd-47f7-a76e-f2e92710596e"\n }); URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-lgbtq-support-group-2025-09-11/2026-07-07/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T130000 DTSTAMP:20260912T075606 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192703Z UID:158529-1783512000-1783515600@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/2026-07-08/ 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:20260713T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260713T210000 DTSTAMP:20260912T075606 CREATED:20230926T162921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T132120Z UID:158573-1783972800-1783976400@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-2-2024-01-01/2026-07-13/ 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:20260714T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T210000 DTSTAMP:20260912T075607 CREATED:20260622T155218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260622T155413Z UID:165977-1784057400-1784062800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC LGBTQ+ Summer Safrus Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us on July 14th for a unique and exciting Safrus (Jewish calligraphy) workshop with community member and soferet\, Leana Jelen Tapnack! In this class\, you will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals behind this ancient practice\, and bring quill to scroll! \n\n\nAbout the Teacher \nLeana Jelen Tapnack is a graduate of the Pardes Experiential Educators Program (2016) in Jerusalem\, where she first studied Safrut STaM. In addition to her work as a scribe\, Leana is an American Sign Language interpreter specializing in Judaic educational content. Leana lives with her wife\, her two sons\, and her dog in Manhattan where she is an active community member of Darkhei Noam\, a lay-led partnership minyan on the Upper West Side. She is a proud\, longstanding member of the Eshel community\, having been an attendee of our first national retreat! \n\nCapacity for this program is limited. Please register ASAP! \n \nThis event is 21+ and free. Light refreshments will be served. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-lgbtq-summer-safrus-workshop/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T214500 DTSTAMP:20260912T075607 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T164235Z UID:166939-1784061000-1784065500@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.) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n hbspt.forms.create({\n region: "na1"\,\n portalId: "7837587"\,\n formId: "6ca61860-78dd-47f7-a76e-f2e92710596e"\n }); URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-new-york-area-meetup-2020-04-22-2022-03-22-2023-11-21/2026-07-14/ 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;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T221500 DTSTAMP:20260912T075607 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151208Z UID:166080-1784062800-1784067300@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 9:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM CT | 6:00PM PT \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, register 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: "6ca61860-78dd-47f7-a76e-f2e92710596e"\n }); URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-lgbtq-support-group-2025-09-11/2026-07-14/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260912T075607 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192703Z UID:158590-1784116800-1784120400@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/2026-07-15/ 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:20260715T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260715T130000 DTSTAMP:20260912T075607 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T164715Z UID:166641-1784116800-1784120400@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/2026-07-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260716T223000 DTSTAMP:20260912T075607 CREATED:20201104T174130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T162625Z UID:158613-1784235600-1784241000@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/2026-07-16/ 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:20260720T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260720T213000 DTSTAMP:20260912T075607 CREATED:20200219T143836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T001754Z UID:158631-1784577600-1784583000@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/2026-07-20/ 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:20260721T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T214500 DTSTAMP:20260912T075607 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T164235Z UID:166940-1784665800-1784670300@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.) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n hbspt.forms.create({\n region: "na1"\,\n portalId: "7837587"\,\n formId: "6ca61860-78dd-47f7-a76e-f2e92710596e"\n }); URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-new-york-area-meetup-2020-04-22-2022-03-22-2023-11-21/2026-07-21/ 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:20260721T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260721T221500 DTSTAMP:20260912T075607 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151210Z UID:166081-1784667600-1784672100@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 9:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM CT | 6:00PM PT \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, register 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: "6ca61860-78dd-47f7-a76e-f2e92710596e"\n }); URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-lgbtq-support-group-2025-09-11/2026-07-21/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T130000 DTSTAMP:20260912T075607 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192704Z UID:158658-1784721600-1784725200@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/2026-07-22/ 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:20260727T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260727T220000 DTSTAMP:20260912T075607 CREATED:20200212T210217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T230229Z UID:158883-1785186000-1785189600@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-3/2026-07-27/ 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:20260728T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T214500 DTSTAMP:20260912T075607 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T164236Z UID:166941-1785270600-1785275100@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.) \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n hbspt.forms.create({\n region: "na1"\,\n portalId: "7837587"\,\n formId: "6ca61860-78dd-47f7-a76e-f2e92710596e"\n }); URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-new-york-area-meetup-2020-04-22-2022-03-22-2023-11-21/2026-07-28/ 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:20260728T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260728T221500 DTSTAMP:20260912T075607 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151211Z UID:166082-1785272400-1785276900@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 9:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM CT | 6:00PM PT \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, register 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: "6ca61860-78dd-47f7-a76e-f2e92710596e"\n }); URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-lgbtq-support-group-2025-09-11/2026-07-28/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T130000 DTSTAMP:20260912T075607 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192705Z UID:158893-1785326400-1785330000@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/2026-07-29/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Parents-Drop-In-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR