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Eshel New Jersey Parents Meet Up
2019-01-13 15:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York)
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

Adar @Eshel TO
2019-03-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Makom: Creative Downtown Judaism, 402 College St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Come out and prep for Purim silliness and joy as we enter the month of ever increasing joy for the second time. Orthodox and formerly Orthodox LGBTQ+ folks and allies welcome. Costumes recommended.
There will be sweets and probably some Purim Torah…
All ages welcome.

Parents of Trans People Call-In Group
2019-03-26 14:00
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:
February 25
March 11
March 26 *NOTE: this is a Tuesday
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.

Baltimore/DC LGBTQ+ and Parent Groups, with a Guest Speaker
2019-03-27 15:00 - 17:00
What: In lieu of the regular monthly parent meeting, this will be a combined meeting of the LGBTQ identified group and the parent group. We will hear from guest speaker Sam, a Jewish transman. He came out in college and will talk about his journey. We will have an open discussion about the process a trans* kid might go through, how a support network could effect them (how religion might fit into this) and what language should- or should not- be used when talking to someone struggling with their gender identity.

When: 7:00-9:00pm

Where: 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

Questions? Email baltimore-dc@eshelonline.org

Co-sponsored by JPride Baltimore

LA Meet Up
2019-03-27 15:30 - 17:30
Where: RSVP here for address. As always, this will be a safe and confidential space – hope to see you there!

When: Wednesday, March 27th from 7:30-9:30 PM

Sheitelicious!
2019-03-30 17:00
To get the address and other info please fill out the form: https://goo.gl/forms/RxfwvEgk6GDWsUCA2

Informal Eshel Montreal Meetup
2019-04-01 14:30 - 16:30
Since we haven’t met in a long time, at least a few of us should get together as an informal social meetup. Informal, because Eshel Montreal has been on hiatus for a while. It will most likely take place at the Yakimono sushi/Japanese kosher restaurant, at 4210 Decarie Blvd. in NDG.

Eshel South Florida Get-Together
2019-04-07 15:00 - 16:30
Back By Popular Demand!
Eshel South Florida will have a Pre-Pesach Get-Together on Sunday April 7, 7:00 pm at the same location as last time! Light dinner willbe served. It’s Miami Pride Weekend so it’s a great time for us to show our pride and unity.
For location and more information, and to RSVP, please fill out the online survey or email, info@eshelonline.com.

From Slavery to Freedom: Challenging Contemporary Orthodoxy to Fulfill it Redemptive Mission with Rabbi Steve Greenberg
2019-04-16 16:30
Tune in to hear how Eshel is raising a clarion call for LGBTQ+ integration in Orthodox communities across the nation and how you can be part of this lasting change!
Rabbi Steve Greenberg will give a shiur entitled: From Slavery to Freedom: Challenging Contemporary Orthodoxy to Fulfill it Redemptive Mission. We will be livestreaming on the Eshel Facebook page. Rabbi Steve Greenberg will also be announcing a new national initiative!

Phone-In LGBTQ+ Support Group
2019-04-17 17:00 - 18:00
Join this new anonymous phone-in support group for LGBTQ+ individuals who are unable to attend one of our in-person sessions.
When: **note: due to Pesach we will be meeting on Wednesday, April 17th this month. We will go back to our regular schedule next month** | 9:00 PM EST
Please click on and fill out this form to receive call-in information. 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.
Participants are asked to adhere to strict confidentiality.
Please contact info@eshelonline.org if you have any questions.

Baltimore/DC Meet Up with Special Speaker
2019-05-01 15:00 - 17:00
Save the date, May 1! 7-9pm.
There will be another spectacular combined meeting of the Parent Group and the LGBTQ group. We will have an amazing guest speaker.
Francesco Di Maio,
Director of Community Engagement at Eshel

Topic: “From Catholic to Conversion Therapy to Convert”
Originally from a small island in Italy, Francesco’s graduated from UPENN and unfolded his career in international development, in nearly 25 countries. Closeted and married, he spent most of those years in conversion/reparative therapy. Forcibly outed and left with no friends or family, Francesco embarked on the arduous task of rebuilding his life and career, leading him to Orthodox Judaism.

Parents of Transgender and Gender Non-conforming Children
2019-05-06 14:00
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:
February 25
March 11
March 26 *NOTE: this is a Tuesday
April 8
May 6

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.

Wellbeing Tour
2019-05-10 04:00 - 2019-05-19 13:00
Last September, the Office of the Chief Rabbi released a 33-page Guide to make Orthodox schools responsible for the wellbeing of all their students entitled “The Wellbeing of LGBT+ Pupils: A Guide for Orthodox Jewish Schools.” From May 10-19, Eshel is bringing the co-authors, Dr. Benjamin Ellis and Dalia Fleming of KeshetUK, to five U.S. cities.
Read more!

Eshel DC/Baltimore Movie Brunch
2019-05-19 06:00 - 08:30
Join Eshel DC/Baltimore for our monthly movie brunch where we screen LGBTQ related films and have brunch. This month’s film will be “The Celluloid Closet”, a documentary about the portrayal of LGBTQ folk in film through the decades.
When: May 19, 10:00AM
Where: Location upon RSVP.
RSVP here or call Chana at 410-370-1288 so we know how much food we need to have.

Eshel Montreal discussion event on the LGBT situation in Israel
2019-05-22 15:00 - 18:00
Hey everyone,
Come over this Wednesday at 7 pm for an unforgettable event on the current situation of gay rights in Israel, complete with a Power Point presentation plus discussion. The evening will be an informative one, in conjunction with Moishe House, to discuss Israel’s current status on Gay rights. Is it a “Don’t ask don’t Tel Aviv” policy? Is it the Bay Area of the Middle East? Or is it really a living Gay-haynom?
Please spread the word to as many folks as possible!!!!
For questions, please contact montreal@eshelonline.org. RSVP here to obtain the address.
See you this Wednesday evening!
Yosef

Eshel DC/Baltimore Lag Ba'Omer Picnic
2019-05-26 09:00 - 12:00
Join Eshel DC/Baltimore for a family lag ba’omer picnic
When: Sunday, May 26, at 1:00PM
Where: Address provided upon RSVP
RSVP here or call Chana at 410-370-1288.

The LGBTQ Jewish Marching Group at the NYC Israel Parade!
2019-06-02 08:45 - 11:00
Come out and celebrate Israel with Eshel, along with A Wider Bridge, JQY and Keshet!
We will meet at Section 7E/Cluster 5, on 53rd Street between 5th and Madison at 12:45 pm (Sunday, June 2).
Let us know you are joining!

Eshel Orthodox Parents Phone-in Support Group
2019-06-05 21:00 - 22:00 | Phone In: Nation Wide
What: This group is for Orthodox Jewish parents with lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender children seeking peer support. We will also discuss ways to help parents and families navigate in their communities and to become advocates for their children.
When: the first Wednesday of the month.

Where: This group meets by a phone conference call at 6 PM PT/8 PM CT/ 9 PM ET on the first Wednesday of each month.
For notifications and sign-in information, please register below. (You only need to register for this group one time.)
If you have questions, write to info@eshelonline.org.
Confidentiality: Everyone is asked to keep what they hear in the group completely confidential. Participants should feel free to use a pseudonym.

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