Eshel LA Pride Sukkah Brunch
2018-09-30 07:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York)
What: Eat, drink, shmooze, and catch some Sukkah shade with fellow LGBTQ peeps!
When: Sunday, September 30 at 11:00 AM
Where: Please RSVP by email to get location.
Questions? Email LosAngeles@eshelonline.org
For more information, visit our website

WELCOMING SHULS SHABBAT: LES Shabbaton
2018-10-12 12:00 - 2018-10-13 17:00
WELCOMING SHULS SHABBAT: Shuls, schools, teens and parents
REGISTER HERE!
What do they have in store for our LGBTQ youth?

What: Join us for a Shabbat with Sixth Street Community Synagogue

Where:Sixth Street Community Synagogue
When: October 12-13, Parshat Noach

Join Eshel for an inspirational Welcoming Shuls Shabbat with the Sixth Street Community Synagogue on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. This Shabbaton will bring together Orthodox and traditional LGBT Jews of all kinds from the New York area to an event aimed to create a community of support, learning, growth and leadership.The Shabbaton will include three Shabbat meals together, sessions, davening, and song. We cannot guarantee housing, but will do our best to accommodate those who need a place to stay.We are committed to making our LES event accessible to all; let us know if there is any reason you cannot attend. Write to us at info@eshelonline.org.
If you are a full time student, we have a special student rate.
Need financial aid? Inquire at info@eshelonline.org.

Eshel Chicago Meetup
2018-10-14 13:00 - 15:00
WHAT: A private gathering for people who identify as LGBT and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious or formerly Orthodox. It is also for parents of LGBT people who live within Orthodox communities and struggle with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
WHEN: Sunday, October 14 | 5:00- 7:00 PM
WHERE: TBA
Participants asked to adhere to strict confidentiality.
For further details about the group and other Chicago events, please fill out this contact form.

JQ international and Eshel LA Event
2018-10-21 08:30 - 10:30
What: These monthly gatherings of individuals from diverse Orthodox communities will offer a safe social space and support for community members seeking them.
Where: RSVP here to receive the address.
When: Sunday, October 21st from 12:30-2:30 PM

A Living Room Conversation with Rabbi Mike Moskowitz
2018-10-27 16:00 - 18:00
Please RSVP by filling out this form to receive the address or emailing us at toronto@eshelonline.org.

Parents Meet Up in Chicago
2018-10-28 11:00 - 12:30
What: Eshel Chicago is having a parents meet-up, for socializing and support. Light refreshments will be served
When: Sunday, October 28 at 3:00-4:30 PM
Where: Private home in Northbrook. Please RSVP to chicago@eshelonline.org to get the location.
Questions? Email chicago@eshelonline.org

*NEW* Eshel Kew Gardens
2018-10-29 15:30 - 17:00
What: Join the new Eshel Kew Gardens group. This group is a private gathering for people who identify as LGBTQ and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious, or formerly Orthodox. The group is confidential and anyone who attends agrees to keep confidentiality.
When: Monday, October 29, 2018 7:30-9:00 PM
Where: Kew Gardens, NY. Please fill out this contact form to receive the address and time. If you have filled out this form before, you are already on a list to receive an email reminder with details about this group. There is no need to fill this out more than once.
Questions? Email info@eshelonline.org

Baltimore/DC Parent Meeting
2018-10-31 15:00 - 16:30
For traditional Jewish parents of LGBT+ people who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and/or wish to connect with other parents like themselves.
7:00-8:30pm. Please email info@eshelonline.org or baltimore-dc@eshelonline.org to rsvp and for location information.

Please fill out this contact form: https://goo.gl/forms/5plNov2sxEjqr3WI3. If you have filled out this form before, you are already on a list to receive an email reminder with details about this group. There is no need to fill this out more than once

An Evening with Zehorit Sorek
2018-11-11 13:00 - 15:00
What: Join Eshel in New York for an evening with Candidate and Chairperson of the LGBTQ in the “Yesh Atid” party Zehorit Sorek.
When: Sunday, November 11 at 6:00 PM
RSVP to sheridan@awiderbridge.org

Co-sponsored by Eshel, A Wider Bridge, and the Stanton Street Shul

Parent Retreat
2018-11-16 11:00 - 2018-11-18 08:00
Join us at the Sixth annual Eshel Parent Retreat at the Pearlstone Conference & Retreat Center with Special Guest: Rabbi Shlomo Riskin.
When is the Parent Retreat: November 16-18, 2018
Where is the Parent Retreat: The Pearlstone Conference & Retreat Center in MD
What will happen at this weekend? We will create a comfortable place to share. Sessions will address having an LGBTQ child in Orthodox families and the communities of which we are a part.
What does the cost of the retreat include? The price of the retreat is all-inclusive and covers the full program, 6 meals, and snacks, and range from $175 to $650.

More Information
Register Here

Rabbi Riskin’s contributions to Israel and world Jewry over the course of the past five decades have been instrumental in shaping today’s Modern Orthodox society. Noted teacher, author and visionary, Rabbi Riskin originally hails from Brooklyn NY. Rabbi Riskin graduated valedictorian, summa cum laude from Yeshiva University in 1960, where he majored in Greek, Latin and English literatures. He went on to receive semicha (rabbinical ordination) from the eminent Rabbi Joseph B. Soloveitchik, z”l, a Master’s Degree in Jewish History and a Ph.D from New York University’s department of Near Eastern Languages and Literature. As the founding rabbi of the Lincoln Square Synagogue in Manhattan, Rabbi Riskin created a focal point for an exciting approach to Orthodoxy, attracting many young intellectuals and professionals. He served as a role model for religious social action through his involvement in civil rights and the plight of Soviet Jewry, and he developed into a major spokesperson for Modern Orthodoxy by pioneering the first women’s Advanced Talmud Study program and the first synagogue service conducted for women by women in the early 70’s. Yet, in 1983, Rabbi Riskin left his thriving career in Manhattan to pioneer the settlement of Efrat, south of Jerusalem; the city now numbers just over 10,000 people and is considered the most thriving, vibrant and desirable bedroom community of Jerusalem. Upon arrival in Israel, Rabbi Riskin founded a boys’ High School in Efrat, the first in what would eventually become Ohr Torah Stone (OTS): a network of groundbreaking educational institutions, women’s empowerment programs, innovative leadership training, bridge-building outreach initiatives, and proactive social action projects that today encompasses 3,000 students from Israel and the Diaspora, ranging from elementary school to post-graduate programs for men and women. Despite the scope of ages, programs and geographical locales, OTS institutions are all united in espousing the vision and philosophy of their founder: a deep love for Israel, tolerance of one’s fellow man, knowledge and pride in Judaism, and high level secular studies. The Ohr Torah Stone network is training a knowledgeable, caring and relevant leadership for the future. Rabbi Riskin is the author of eleven books and monographs chronicling and analyzing topical issues. His syndicated weekly columns appear in newspapers throughout the world, and his parshat hashavua (portion of the week) article is emailed weekly to over 3,000 subscribers. Rabbi Riskin and his wife, Vicky live in Efrat, surrounded by their children and grandchildren.

Eshel Philly Chanukah Party
2018-12-05 14:00 - 15:30

Baltimore/DC Chanukah Party
2018-12-09 10:30 - 12:30
What: Join us for an afternoon of warmth, music, light and doughnuts! Open to all LGBTQ+ members of the community including family members and allies.
Where: To receive the address RSVP to Chana at itta.englander@gmail.com.
When: Sunday, December 9 from 3:30-5:30 PM
Questions? Email Chana at itta.englander@gmail.com.

*NEW* Kew Gardens Hill
2018-12-12 03:00 - 12:00
What: Join the new Eshel Kew Gardens Hill group. This group is a private gathering for people who identify as LGBTQ and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious, or formerly Orthodox. The group is confidential and anyone who attends agrees to keep confidentiality.
When: Sunday, December 16, 2018 7:30PM
Where: Kew Gardens, NY. Please email Eliana@eshelonline.org to receive the address and time.
Questions? Email Eliana@eshelonline.org

Parents Meet Up in Chicago
2018-12-16 10:00 - 11:30
What: A confidential support group for observant / orthodox Jewish parents of LGBTQ+ individuals who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and / or wish to connect with other parents like themselves.
When: Sunday, December 16th, 3:00-4:30 pm

Where: Please RSVP to chicago@eshelonline.org to get the location.Questions? Email chicago@eshelonline.org

New meeting: Eshel Miami!
2018-12-23 14:30 - 16:30
Looking Backward / Moving Forward

What: Help kick off Eshel’s South Florida chapter with a visit from Eshel Founding Director, Rabbi Steve Greenberg, who will offer a romp into queer Jewish history with a few wild texts, and a discussion of their relationship to the work Eshel is doing. We will discuss what our future could look like as LGBTQ+ Ortho+ Jews!

Kosher, light dinner will be served

When: December 23rd, 7:30-9:30

Where: Address supplied when you RSVP here (location: Wilton Manors)

Baltimore/DC Parent Meeting
2018-12-26 14:00 - 15:30
For traditional Jewish parents of LGBT+ people who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and/or wish to connect with other parents like themselves.
7:00-8:30pm. Please email info@eshelonline.org or baltimore-dc@eshelonline.org to rsvp and for location information.

Please fill out this contact form: https://goo.gl/forms/5plNov2sxEjqr3WI3. If you have filled out this form before, you are already on a list to receive an email reminder with details about this group. There is no need to fill this out more than once

Co-sponsored by

#EshelPledge NY Alumni Party
2019-01-08 12:30 - 14:00
Are you an alumni of a yeshiva day school living in the NY area? Do you believe Orthodox high schools should be environments where LGBTQ students can thrive?
Join Eshel for an evening of conversation and connection, and learn about how you can get involved in the #EshelPledge campaign!
Dinner will be provided.
Please RSVP here for headcount and the address. All LGBTQ folks and allies are welcome.
If you have any questions, please email alyssa@eshelonline.org.
Learn more about the Eshel Pledge.
Sign the petition!

Eshel New Jersey Parents Meet Up
2019-01-13 15:00 - 16:30
What: Eshel New Jersey is having a parents meet-up, for socializing and support. This group is for traditional Jewish parents of LGBTQ+ people who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and wish to connect with other parents like themselves.
When: Sunday, January 13th
Time: 8-9:30 pm
Where: Private home in Teaneck. Please fill out this contact form for location information. Location will be sent a few days before the group meets.
Light refreshments will be served.
Questions? Email newjersey@eshelonline.org

(If you have filled out this form before, you are already on a list to receive an email reminder with details about this group. There is no need to fill this out more than once!)

Baltimore/DC Parent Meeting
2019-01-23 14:00 - 15:30, 2019-02-27 14:00 - 15:30
For traditional Jewish parents of LGBT+ people who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and/or wish to connect with other parents like themselves.
7:00-8:30pm. Please email info@eshelonline.org or baltimore-dc@eshelonline.org to rsvp and for location information.

Please fill out this contact form: https://goo.gl/forms/5plNov2sxEjqr3WI3. If you have filled out this form before, you are already on a list to receive an email reminder with details about this group. There is no need to fill this out more than once

Co-sponsored by JPride Baltimore

Santa Monica Tu B'Shvat
2019-01-24 14:00 - 16:00
What: Our monthly JQ LGBTQ+ orthodox social/support groups are back next week with a Tu B’Shvat themed gathering, this month in collaboration with @Eshel! Join us on Thursday, January 24th from 7-9pm for a Tu B’Shvat Seder with snacks and fruit, as well as a small planting activity (so wear clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty!).

Where: Santa Monica. RSVP here for address. As always, this will be a safe and confidential space – hope to see you there!

When: Thursday, January 24th from 7-9 PM

Parents Meet Up in Chicago
2019-01-27 10:00 - 11:30
What: A confidential support group for observant / orthodox Jewish parents of LGBTQ+ individuals who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and / or wish to connect with other parents like themselves.
When: Sunday, January 27th, 3:00-4:30 pm

Where: Please fill out this contact form. If you have filled out this form before, you are already on a list to receive an email reminder with details about this group. There is no need to fill this out more than once

Questions? Email chicago@eshelonline.org

Toronto Meet Up
2019-01-31 14:30 - 15:30
What: Eshel Toronto is having a casual get together to catch up, and also talk about bringing in and reaching out to new folks in the community. Please bring ideas you have for what you would like to see this community offering in the coming year. We’ll be doing some collaborative brainstorming and of course, having some snacks and socializing.
When: Thursday, January at 7:30 PM
Where: Please RSVP to toronto@eshelonline.org or to miragoldstein613@gmail.com if you will be coming or bringing a friend, for the address.
*Please note that this meeting is primarily for LGBTQ+ Orthodox+ folks, and on this occasion, we are welcoming supportive allies as well. However, please remember that we are striving to create a safer space and that many of our members may be keeping their identities private within their communities and families. We will be reiterating our community guidelines at the beginning of the meeting. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Eshel Baltimore/DC Movie Night
2019-02-02 14:30
What: Join Eshel Baltimore/DC in the screening of “Trembling Before G-d”
Snacks will be provided
Where: Baltimore. Please RSVP itta.englander@gmail.com to to receive the address
When: February 2 at 7:30PM

Queens Meet Up
2019-02-03 14:00 - 15:30
What: Join Eshel in Queens
Where: Queens, NY. Please RSVP by completing this form and we will email you the address.
When: Sunday, February 3 from 7:00-8:00 PM
Questions? Contact Bracha at brochish@aol.com with any additional questions.

New Jersey Parents Meet Up
2019-02-17 15:00 - 16:30
What: Eshel New Jersey is having a parents meet-up, for socializing and support. This group is for traditional Jewish parents of LGBTQ+ people who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and wish to connect with other parents like themselves.
When: Sunday, February 17th
Time: 8-9:30 pm
Where: Private home in Teaneck. Please fill out this contact form for location information. Location will be sent a few days before the group meets.
Light refreshments will be served.
Questions? Email newjersey@eshelonline.org

(If you have filled out this form before, you are already on a list to receive an email reminder with details about this group. There is no need to fill this out more than once!)

Parents of Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Children
2019-02-25 13:00
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

When: The 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from February 2019-May 2019 | 6:00 PM EST
Dates:
April 8
May 13

Where: Please fill out this form to receive the call-in number. If you have filled out this form before, you are already on a list to receive an email reminder with details about this group. There is no need to fill this out more than once.
Questions? Email info@eshelonline.org
For more info visit our website.

Long Island Meet Up
2019-03-03 14:30
Who: A small private gathering on Long Island for parents of LGBTQ people who live within Orthodox communities and struggle with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Where: Please RSVP by completing this form and we will email you the address.
When: Sunday, March 3rd at 7:30 PM
Questions? Email info@eshelonline.org

Long Island Parent Meet Up
2019-03-09 15:00
Who: A small private gathering on Long Island for parents of LGBTQ people who live within Orthodox communities and struggle with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

Where: Please RSVP by completing this form and we will email you the address.

When: Saturday, March 9 at 8:00 PM

Questions? Email info@eshelonline.org

Parents Meet Up in Chicago
2019-03-10 11:00 - 12:30
What: A confidential support group for observant / orthodox Jewish parents of LGBTQ+ individuals who may be struggling with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity and / or wish to connect with other parents like themselves.

When: Sunday, March 10th, 3:00-4:30 pm

Where: Please fill out this contact form. If you have filled out this form before, you are already on a list to receive an email reminder with details about this group. There is no need to fill this out more than once

Questions? Email chicago@eshelonline.org
