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:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030921 CREATED:20211004T170039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211018T141402Z UID:144911-1634844600-1634850000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:The Wisdoms of Welcome DESCRIPTION:Eshel Across North America Weekend (October 22-24\, 2021) \nAs we read every year in Parashat Vayera\, Avraham and Sarah plant an Eshel tree near their tent to signal the welcome of strangers. It is during this weekend that we\, the Eshel community\, celebrate our commitment to inclusion and dialogue and explore the mitzvah of hachnassat orchim. \nThe Wisdoms of Welcome \nOn Thursday\, October 21\, 2021 at 7:30 pm ET\, Rabbi Steve Greenberg will give a shiur on the dangerous delight of Hachnasat Orchim. We are famously exclusive people\, yet we have a deep desire to be inclusive. The classical mitzvah of welcoming in strangers can shed new light on the challenges of inclusion. Rabbi Steve Greenberg will explore the rich halakhic and aggadic resources of this mitzvah and its various applications to contemporary life. \n  URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/the-wisdoms-of-welcome/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T070000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211019T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030921 CREATED:20211007T160427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T160431Z UID:144961-1634626800-1634680800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Marry Me However in Manhattan DESCRIPTION:Register Today Here with the Discount Code: marryme2021 URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/marry-me-however-in-manhattan/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030921 CREATED:20180217T122928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T163937Z UID:127878-1633640400-1633644000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel LGBTQ+ Phone-in Support Group - Postponed for Sukkot DESCRIPTION:What: Join this anonymous phone-in support group for LGBTQ+ individuals who are unable to attend one of our in-person sessions.\nWhen: Fourth Wednesday of every month | 9:00 PM EST \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 \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/lgbtq-support-group-2021-09-22/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/pexels-photo-735978.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T223000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030921 CREATED:20201104T174130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T164153Z UID:138975-1633035600-1633041000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Orthodox+* People of Trans Experience Support Group DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Eshel’s Newest 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 \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-2021-09-16/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030921 CREATED:20180217T122928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T164256Z UID:144567-1632949200-1632952800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel LGBTQ+ Phone-in Support Group: Postponed to October 7 DESCRIPTION:What: Join this anonymous phone-in support group for LGBTQ+ individuals who are unable to attend one of our in-person sessions.\nWhen: Fourth Wednesday of every month | 9:00 PM EST \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 \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/lgbtq-support-group-2021-09-29/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/pexels-photo-735978.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030921 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T143914Z UID:131236-1632916800-1632920400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Drop-In for Parents - Cancelled for Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah 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 \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-2021-09-29/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Parent-Dropin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210928T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T143840Z UID:130431-1632859200-1632862800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Brooklyn Women's LBTQ+ Meetup - Cancelled for Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah 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 8:00 pm – 9:30 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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-new-york-area-meetup-2020-04-22-2021-09-28/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0523.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20200212T210217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T143831Z UID:128818-1632776400-1632780000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Parents of Trans People & Gender Non-Conforming Support Group - Cancelled for Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah 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 \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-3-2021-09-27/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Christine-and-V.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210927T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20200323T152942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T143816Z UID:135096-1632769200-1632776400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Toronto & Montreal LGBTQ+ Meetup - Cancelled for Shemini Atzeret/Simchat Torah DESCRIPTION:While all are welcome\, this virtual meetup is for Eshel Toronto & Montreal community members (i.e. LGBTQ+ folks who come from Orthodox communities)! \n\nFor notifications and sign-in information\, please register 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 Join the Meetup\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-toronto-2021-09-27/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Toronto_at_Dusk_-a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210926T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20210801T191739Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T131103Z UID:144065-1632668400-1632679200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Teaneck Sukkah Hop - 3 Locations DESCRIPTION:Join the Eshel Teaneck Sukkah Hop\, which will be held in 3 locations in Teaneck\, New Jersey\, on Sunday\, September 26\, 2021\, from 3:00-5:45 pm.\nThis event is intended for LGBTQ+ folks\, parents\, and family members of all ages. (This event is not open to allies.)\nPlease register to receive an email with the 3 locations and times.\nAlso\, please read Eshel’s Policy for In-Person Meetings: you must be fully vaccinated.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Please consider making a donation after registering. Thank you! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/teaneck-sukkah-hop/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210923T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20210801T191734Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T171709Z UID:144064-1632425400-1632430800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Community Virtual Sukkah Hop DESCRIPTION:Please join Eshel’s Community-wide Virtual Sukkah Hop! This event is open to LGBTQ+ folk\, Eshel parents\, Eshel allies\, and members of partnering organizations.\nThursday\, September 23\, 2021\, 7:30 pm ET | 6:30 pm CT | 4:30 pm PT\nZoom in from your sukkah as we hear from Eshel parent Rabbanit Amalia Haas\, an organic beekeeper\, on the gender roles of bees.\nAttention: JQY’s in-person Sukkah event for LGBTQ+ folks\, Thursday\, September 23\, has been cancelled due to weather.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here for the Zoom login details\, and please consider making a donation after registering. Thank you! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/parents-virtual-sukkah-hop/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T143544Z UID:131235-1632312000-1632315600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Drop-In for Parents - Cancelled for Sukkot 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 \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-2021-09-22/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Parent-Dropin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210921T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T143554Z UID:130430-1632254400-1632258000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Brooklyn Women's LBTQ+ Meetup - Cancelled for Sukkot 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 8:00 pm – 9:30 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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-new-york-area-meetup-2020-04-22-2021-09-21/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0523.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20200219T143836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T143606Z UID:138436-1632168000-1632173400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel South Florida LGBTQ+ & Parents Meetup - Cancelled for Sukkot 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. Upcoming meetings include: \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 \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/new-group-south-florida-meetup-group-2021-09-20/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/SOFLA-MIAMI_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210920T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20200323T152942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T143617Z UID:135095-1632164400-1632171600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Toronto & Montreal LGBTQ+ Meetup - Cancelled for Sukkot DESCRIPTION:While all are welcome\, this virtual meetup is for Eshel Toronto & Montreal community members (i.e. LGBTQ+ folks who come from Orthodox communities)! \n\nFor notifications and sign-in information\, please register 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 Join the Meetup\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-toronto-2021-09-20/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Toronto_at_Dusk_-a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210915T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210826T161158Z UID:131234-1631707200-1631710800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Drop-In for Parents - Canceled for Yom Kippur 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 \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-2021-09-15/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Parent-Dropin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210914T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20200605T174912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T163358Z UID:142453-1631647800-1631653200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Chicago Parents Meetup - Postponed to October 12 DESCRIPTION:Please Note: The next Parent Chicago Meetup will be held on Tuesday\, October 12\, due to the holidays. Looking forward to meeting with you….\n \nWhat: 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.\n\nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, please register 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 \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-chicago-parents-meetup-2020-07-16-2021-09-14/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Chicago-FB.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210913T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20171031T182722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T164532Z UID:131052-1631561400-1631566800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel New York City LGBTQ+ Meetup DESCRIPTION:Calling all adult members of the NYC queer community who are Orthodox\, formerly Orthodox\, or “Ortho-curious.” If you are interested in connecting with other individuals who are exploring their Orthodox LGBTQ+ identity please join us! Members will have the opportunity to mingle and engage in peer-led discussions in a casual and confidential environment. \nWHAT: A  confidential gathering for people who identify as LGBTQ+ and are Orthodox\, Ortho-curious\, or formerly Orthodox. \nWHEN: The first Monday of every month  |  7:30 – 9:00 PM \nWHERE: For notifications and sign-in information\, please sign up below. (You only need to register for this group one time.) \nQuestions? Email new-york@eshelonline.org. \nParticipants are asked to adhere to strict confidentiality. \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 \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/new-york-city-meetup-2020-04-07-2020-05-11-2021-09-06/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/eshel-nyc.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T142652Z UID:131233-1631102400-1631106000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Drop-In for Parents - Cancelled for Rosh HaShanah 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 \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-2021-09-08/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Parent-Dropin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210907T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T142637Z UID:130428-1631044800-1631048400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Brooklyn Women's LBTQ+ Meetup - Cancelled for Rosh HaShanah 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 8:00 pm – 9:30 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 \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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-new-york-area-meetup-2020-04-22-2021-09-07/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/IMG_0523.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210906T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210906T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20200323T152942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210823T142620Z UID:135093-1630954800-1630962000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Toronto & Montreal LGBTQ+ Meetup - Cancelled for Rosh HaShanah DESCRIPTION:While all are welcome\, this virtual meetup is for Eshel Toronto & Montreal community members (i.e. LGBTQ+ folks who come from Orthodox communities)! \n\nFor notifications and sign-in information\, please register 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 Join the Meetup\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-toronto-2021-09-06/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Toronto_at_Dusk_-a.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210902T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210902T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20210729T174341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210824T194700Z UID:144023-1630609200-1630614600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:How People Change DESCRIPTION:Join us for a virtual teaching event in preparation for the High Holidays entitled:\nHow People Change with Rabbi Steve Greenberg\nThursday\, September 2\, 2021\n7:00 pm ET | 6:00 pm CT | 4:00 pm PT\nHow do people change? The question is asked by sociologists and psychologists\, by moral philosophers\, and\, of course\, by rabbis. How people change\, as individuals and as groups\, is a key question for us all.\nIn this shiur\, we will explore our own longing for personal change during the Yamim Noraim\, alongside the possibility of communal movement toward greater understanding\, empathy\, and embrace of LGBTQ+ people.\nJoin Rabbi Steve Greenberg as he explores the overlap between contemporary thinkers and traditional resources on the topic of change. Please register to receive the Zoom login details.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here to receive the Zoom login details: URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/how-people-change/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210829T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210829T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20210719T141720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210725T174121Z UID:143769-1630234800-1630245600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Soon By Q: Picnic & Kayaking DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel for a picnic and kayaking in Manhattan with familiar and new faces. \nPicnic\n\n\n11:00 am -1:00 pm\n\n\nEshel will provide drinks\n\n\nKosher Dairy/Parve\n\n\nBring enough to share with a few others\n\n\nOptional Kayaking\n\n\n1:00pm -1:45 pm\n\n\n$10/person upon registration (after registering\, you will be taken to a page where you can make your payment)\n\n\nSingle Kayaks\n\n\nDouble Kayaks\n\n\nDress comfyBring a mask if you are not vaccinatedRead Eshel’s Gathering PolicyThe address will be sent after registering URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/soon-by-q-picnic-kayaking/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20210104T155731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T140357Z UID:140946-1629316800-1629322200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Parents Chaburah Group - Postponed Until Next Month DESCRIPTION:The Parent Chaburah Group meets on the Third Wednesday of each month at 8 pm Eastern\, 7 pm Central\, 5 pm Pacific 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 \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-lgbtq-children-chaburah-group-2021-08-18/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210818T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210816T140635Z UID:131230-1629288000-1629291600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Drop-In for Parents - Postponed Until Next Week 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 \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-2021-08-18/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Parent-Dropin.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210801T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210801T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20210701T185711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210712T183216Z UID:143429-1627804800-1627837200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Day on Fire Island DESCRIPTION:Shlomo Ashkinazy and his husband\, Michael Gomillion\, have generously invited members of Eshel to join them on Sunday\, August 1st\, in Cherry Grove on Fire Island. \nCherry Grove offers a variety of opportunities for fun activities to choose from\, including a beautiful beach\, the hotel pool\, walks through nature\, friendly community\, and a live Cabaret pool show at 3 PM. There is also a live show at 6 PM in The Hotel’s Ice Palace Cabaret/Disco for those who plan to stay later. (The last Ferry from Cherry Grove to Sayville leaves at 11:30 PM.) \nThe beach\, the pool hotel\, the Disco\, and Shlomo and Michael’s place are all within a 2-minute walk of each other. So\, come with the expectation of an active day of fun in the sun\, with Shlomo and Michael’s place as a central meeting spot for washing\, resting\, eating\, (and a possible Mincha service)\, between and after other activities. Feel free to stay together with the group\, or wander off and explore on your own. \nWe are planning to have a late potluck lunch\, so bring along a kosher\, dairy\, or pareve food item to share that would be sufficient to serve 6 people.  \nItems to bring: Swimsuit\, Towel\, Beach Blanket\, Sandals\, Sunglasses\, Sunscreen \n*This invitation is limited to the first 30 people who register and is only open to people who are 21 years old or over. \n**Please read Eshel’s Policy on in-person gatherings. \nGETTING THERE \nBecause Fire Island is an actual island\, the only way to get there is by taking the Ferry\, which shuttles back and forth from Sayville\, Long Island. There are NO cars in Cherry Grove\, which adds to the beautiful storybook atmosphere of the community. \nHere is a link to the Ferry Schedule and information: Sayville Ferry Service \nHow to Get to Sayville\, Long Island: \nSince the only way to get to Cherry Grove is via the Ferry from Sayville. You must first get to Sayville. \nSayville can be reached by car via the Long Island Expressway or the Southern State Parkway. ESHEL will provide a link to a ride board for people looking for\, or offering rides. If you come by car\, you will be able to park in the parking lot which is direct across the street from the Ferry. \nYou can also get to Sayville via the Long Island Railroad\, from Penn Station. You will find Shuttle Buses waiting at the train station to transport people to the Ferry. It’s less than a five-minute ride. Just follow the people who are carrying their beach paraphernalia. \nHere’s the LINK to the Train Schedule Long island railroad Sunday schedule Penn Station to Sayville \n*The House Address will be shared a few days prior to the event.\, with those who have registered. \nWhat is Fire Island? Fire Island is a Barrier Reef approximately 3 miles off the south shore of Long Island. While it is 31 miles long\, it is less than 1\,000 feet wide\, so you are always only steps away from either the bayside or the ocean side. There are 17 separate communities on Fire Island\, each separated by undeveloped National Park Lands. Most of these communities are strictly private and residential. A few communities do have shops and restaurants. Two of these commercial communities are primarily LGBTQ. They are The Pines and Cherry Grove. \nHere’s a link to more Fun Facts about Cherry Grove \nCherry Grove\, New York – Wikipedia \n  URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/eshel-day-on-fire-island/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210729T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030922 CREATED:20210623T182833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210729T161517Z UID:143260-1627585200-1627594200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:From Trembling to Thinking DESCRIPTION:A Three-Part Eshel Summer Beit Midrash Series:From Trembling to Thinking\nThursdays: July 29\, August 5 & 127:00 pm ET | 6:00 pm CT | 4:00 pm PT\nEshel will conduct a Summer Bet Midrash with Rabbi Ysoscher Katz as he marks the movement of his own thinking on LGBTQ issues.\n1 Hour chavruta (Bring your chavruta or we’ll find one for you.)\n1 Hour Shiur with Rabbi Katz\n30-Minute Q&A\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Session 1: Same-Sex Relationships: Thursday\, July 29\, 7:00 pm ET.This foundational learning will address the key halakhic issues relating to both female and male homosexual relations. The central texts will be studied\, analyzed\, and discussed.\nSession 2: Gender Torah: Thursday\, August 5\, 7:00 pm ET.This session will address the complexities of gender in biblical and rabbinic sources and conclude with the halakhic insights that can help to expand our understanding of gender and its variability.\nSession 3: God in Technicolor: Thursday\, August 12\, 7:00 pm ET.Our study of homosexuality\, gender\, and non-binary identities leads to an inquiry about G-d and the limits of our understanding of God. This session will explore the theological implications of taking gender and sexuality seriously.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register here for the Zoom login details:\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 Background to this SeriesThe 2001 documentary\, Trembling Before G-d\, began a public engagement on the overlap of queer and Orthodox identities. The film was a powerful acknowledgment of the existence of queer frum Jews\, but it did not and could not embark on the work of integration. For that\, more of us needed to exit the shadows of the closet. Our stories need to be told to wider audiences and the desire of some of us to remain “inside” the community (in various ways) needed to come to fruition.It has been a time of experimentation as queer Jews have begun to vote with their feet to reconnect\, challenging Orthodox communities in various ways to move incrementally toward inclusion.\nBioRabbi Ysoscher Katz is the chair of the Talmud Department at Yeshivat Chovevei Torah. He received ordination in 1986 from Rabbi Yechezkel Roth\, dayan of UTA Satmar. Rabbi Katz studied in Brisk and in Yeshivat Beit Yosef\, Navaradok for over ten years. A graduate of the HaSha’ar Program for Jewish Educators\, Rabbi Katz has taught at the Ma’ayanot Yeshiva High School for Girls and SAR High School. He was a leading teacher of a daf yomi class in Boro Park for over eight years.\n \n \n \n \n \n Many Thanks to Our Co-Hosts! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/from-trembling-to-thinking/2021-07-29/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210718T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210718T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030923 CREATED:20210628T000055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210629T165253Z UID:143317-1626616800-1626622200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Tisha B'Av DESCRIPTION:After the suicide of her daughter\, Anna\, in February of 1997\, Mary Lou Wallner found herself faced with a spiritual journey to try to comprehend the events of their stormy mother-daughter relationship and the implications of her refusal to accept Anna’s homosexuality. \nOn Tisha B’Av\, we sit on the ground and remember both our loss and our complicity in it. After midday\, we get up off the ground and begin the work of reconciliation and recommitment. \nThis year\, on Tisha B’Av\, July 18th at 2:00 pm ET (1:00 pm CT | 11:00 pm PT)\, Rabbi Steve Greenberg will offer a teaching about Tisha B’Av touching on the rabbis’ sense of their own complicity in the destruction of Jerusalem. \nAfter this short study\, Mary Lou Wallner will share her story with us and describe her transformative work over the past twenty years to make meaning out of loss. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/tisha-bav/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030923 CREATED:20210104T144340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210708T163131Z UID:141477-1626292800-1626298200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Grandparents of LGBTQ+ Meetup - On Break for Summer DESCRIPTION:Grandparents with LGBTQ+ children from traditional communities who would like to meet for support and socializing gather and learn how to understand and be there for their LGBTQ+ grandchild and their family.  Gather over zoom once a month. \nMeets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 8:00 pm ET – 7:00 pm CT – 5:00 pm PT. \nPlease sign up below to receive the login information. You only have to register once. \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 \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/grandparent-meetup-2021-07-14/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T213000 DTSTAMP:20260404T030923 CREATED:20210607T133647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210624T151914Z UID:143037-1624564800-1624570200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Pride DESCRIPTION: \nCelebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month at Eshel Pride\, which will kick off with a virtual Pride March!\nGrab your flags\, find those rainbow beads\, don your hats\, and get ready to stroll!\nOn Thursday\, June 24\, 2021\, at 7:30 pm ET\, we will begin the celebration with an introduction to Gathertown for those of you who are unfamiliar with the platform.\nThe lineup for the Pride March will begin promptly at 8:00 pm ET.\nIn addition to the Pride March down Rainbow Way\, we have planned a host of activities and meeting spaces where you can shmooze\, meet and greet\, play games\, and learn.\nFor a quick tutorial to Gathertown\, click here. But be sure to join us at 7:30 pm ET for an in-depth introduction.\nNow\, check out the Schedule Below or Download the Schedule here.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Admission is free\, but you can support this event by making a donation or becoming a sponsor after registering.\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\nEastern Time\nActivity\nLocation\n\n\n7:30-8:00\nExplore Eshel’s GatherTown\nVisit the Lost & Found/Help Desk (Open til 9)\n\n\n8:00-8:05\nLine up for the Parade\nRainbow Way\n\n\n8:05-8:15\nEshel Pride Parade\nRainbow Way\n\n\n8:15-9:00\nMix & Mingle\nBarroom & Lounge\n\n\n8:15-9:00\nRegional Meetups\nEshel Local Chapters & Wannabees\n\n\n8:15-9:00\nParents Meetup\nParents Town Hall\n\n\n8:15-8:30\nYente Over the Rainbow\, Soon by Q – (Intro with Joanna 8:15-8:30)\nLounge\n\n\n8:15-9:00\nCreate Eshel Art – (Intro with R. Greenberg 8:15-8:30)\nImaginarium\n\n\n8:15-9:00\nTrans & Non-Binary Meet & Greet – (Meet Eshel Coordinator\, Joshua\, 8:30-9:00)\nTrans + Non-Binary Meet & Greet\n\n\n8:30-9:00\nThe Torah of Pride with Rabbi Greenberg\nBeit Midrash\n\n\n8:45-9:00\nPride Cocktail Demo\nMixology Lab\n\n\n9:00 –\nFinal Explorations\n \n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/eshel-pride/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR