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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250102T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250102T214500 DTSTAMP:20260416T131357 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T173310Z UID:159447-1735849800-1735854300@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 THURSDAY (Previously 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/2025-01-02/ 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:20241230T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131357 CREATED:20241222T001240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T170450Z UID:160767-1735585200-1735596000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC | Light Up the Night DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the fun and fabulous LGBTQ+ Chanukah Party! Join Eshel and our community partners for a night of festive celebration featuring special guest\, Hot Jewish Energy! Enjoy delicious kosher food\, an open kosher wine bar (21+)\, music\, and great company. Wear your ✨sparkliest✨ festive attire and let’s light up the night together! \n📅 When: Monday\, December 30\, 7:00–10:00 PM📍 Where: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan👤 Who: LGBTQ+ Jews Age 21+ \nWe’re excited to offer free entry to volunteers! We’re seeking friendly and reliable individuals to assist in the following roles: \n \n1. Bar Shifts:\nFirst Shift: 7:00–8:30 PM \nSecond Shift: 8:30–10:00 PM \n2. Registration Table: \nFirst Shift: 7:00–8:30 PM \nSecond Shift: 8:30–9:30 PM \n3. Setup and Take Down Team:\nSetup: 5:30–7:00 PM\nTake Down: 10:00–10:30 PM \n \nVolunteers are essential to making this event a success\, and we greatly appreciate your time and support. If you’re interested in joining the team\, please reach out to sign up for a shift! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-light-up-the-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241229T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241229T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131357 CREATED:20241206T212311Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241217T225016Z UID:160356-1735495200-1735506000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:South Florida Hannukah Party DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Hannukah with Eshel’s South Florida chapter! Connect with warm\, inclusive\, community\, and enjoy delicious holiday foods. \nWhere: Hallandale Beach\, FL – RSVP For Address\nWhen: December 29 6:00-9:00 PM URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/south-florida-hannukah-party-2024/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241223T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241223T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131357 CREATED:20200212T210217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T230210Z UID:150416-1734987600-1734991200@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-3/2024-12-23/ 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:20241223T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241223T150000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131357 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T225504Z UID:163051-1734960600-1734966000@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. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-meetup-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26/2024-12-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T214500 DTSTAMP:20260416T131357 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T225128Z UID:159445-1734640200-1734644700@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 THURSDAY (Previously 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-new-york-area-meetup-2020-04-22-2022-03-22-2023-11-21-2024-09-10-2024-09-12-2024-12-19/ 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:20241219T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T223000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131357 CREATED:20201104T174130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T210417Z UID:150374-1734638400-1734647400@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-2024-12-19/ 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:20241219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241211T162125Z UID:159212-1734609600-1734613200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of LGBTQ+ children.This group provides support and community in an intimate\, confidential setting in English. This group meets in person most months\, with a Zoom meeting once per quarter. \nThis month\, join us to hear about Parenting Your LGBT Child with Rabbi Yaakov Horowitz. \nRabbi Yaakov Horowitz\, is an innovative educator\, author\, and child safety advocate. He conducts child abuse prevention and parenting workshops in Jewish communities around the world and received the prestigious 2008 Covenant Award in recognition of his contribution to Jewish education. For the past three years\, many thousands of parents worldwide are benefitting from Rabbi Horowitz’s daily\, short Parenting Clips on WhatsApp and Instagram @brightbeginningsforum and @yakovhorowitz\, and 200+ couples/parents participated in the first three cohorts of Rabbi Horowitz’s 8-part series on “Raising Your Tween/Teenage Children.” \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-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26-2023-09-25-2023-10-18-2024-01-17-2024-05-15-2024-06-19-2024-08-21-2024-09-18-2024-12-19/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T130000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192549Z UID:150372-1734523200-1734526800@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/2024-12-18/ 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:20241217T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241217T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20230927T021106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T222944Z UID:155611-1734465600-1734469200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Closeted Men's Support Group DESCRIPTION:Connect with other closeted Orthodox men in a welcoming\, supportive\, and confidential peer support group. This group offers a warm and empathetic environment where you can share your thoughts\, feelings\, and experiences with other LGBTQ+ frum\, Jewish men. This is a nonjudgmental space to explore your questions and concerns wherever you are on your journey. We welcome those from all backgrounds\, whether you’re Chassidic\, Haredi\, Yeshivish\, modern Orthodox\, or not sure where you fit. \n\nSecond Tuesday of the month \n8:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm CT / 6:00 pm MT / 5:00 pm PT URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/closeted-mens-support-group-2024-04-09-2024-04-16/2024-12-17/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T213000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20200219T143836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T001738Z UID:150369-1734379200-1734384600@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/2024-12-16/ 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:20241213T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241213T230000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20241204T202326Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241204T202330Z UID:160287-1734111000-1734130800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Brooklyn Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Shabbat and the LGBTQ+ community! \nJoin Eshel for a festive Kabbalat Shabbat followed by dinner and an oneg. We’re bringing together our LGBTQ+ community and allies to meet new friends\, deepen connections\, and build community. In partnership with Prospect Heights Shul & Congregation Kol Israel \nKabbalat Shabbat at 5:30 \nDinner at 6:45 \nOneg at 10:00 \nLocated at Congregation Kol Israel \nRegister below! If cost is prohibitive\, please reach out URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/brooklyn-shabbat-dinner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241209T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20230926T162921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T132103Z UID:154335-1733774400-1733778000@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-2-2024-01-01/2024-12-09/ 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:20241204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20190418T151035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T171411Z UID:150348-1733338800-1733346000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Baltimore/DC Parents & LGBTQ+ Joint Meetup DESCRIPTION:Get together with our Baltimore/DC Eshel family for an early Hannukah party! \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: Wednesday\, December 4\, 7:00 – 9:00 pm \nWHERE: Hybrid – register for location and Zoom info. \n \n \n \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-2021-12-01-2024-12-04/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20230912T015346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T152112Z UID:152947-1733169600-1733173200@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 \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/2024-12-02/ 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:20241202T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20241126T171239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T172416Z UID:160202-1733167800-1733173200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC | Lights and Letters DESCRIPTION:As Chanukah approaches\, let’s come together to spread warmth and connection. Join us in creating heartfelt Chanukah cards to share messages of hope and joy with friends\, family\, and even strangers. We’ll also color festive Chanukah-themed pages to help set the holiday mood! \nIn addition to brightening the season for our loved ones\, we’ll make cards for LGBTQ+ seniors who may be feeling isolated\, as well as for LGBTQ+ IDF soldiers in the Eshel community. Together\, let’s bring light and connection to everyone this Chanukah. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-lights-and-letters/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241201T180000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20241126T171016Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T173359Z UID:160265-1733065200-1733076000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC Theater Outing - That's Yentatainment! DESCRIPTION:Eshel Theater Outing\nSunday\, December 1\, 3:00 pm\nCome see That’s Yentatainment! with Eshel – enjoy “The Show You Didn’t Know You’ve Been Waiting For.” A new production from comedian Leah Forster is a dangerous mix of comedy\, satire and song\, That’s Yentatainment! promises to be a great time. \nFree tickets for the first 10 people to sign up! All other attendees must buy their own tickets ($25 or snag them on pay-what-you-can-Wednesdays). Join the Eshel family for drinks after! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n The groundbreaking Jewish comedy satirist Leah Forster\, who boasts a fast-growing social media following over 100\,000 strong\, stars in her first solo stage show\, That’s Yentatainment!\, a daring mix of stand-up\, song and flashes of digital media.Something of a genie out of the bottle\, Forster started performing stand-up in her Borough Park Hasidic community\, where she was only allowed to perform for girls and curious housewives. Her inevitable break with the community came when she came out as a lesbian on social media. \nAfter being shunned by her community\, Forster has found unexpected redemption through social media\, where her “Tichel Tuesday” videos are much-shared viral sensations. \n“This show is my love letter to all the pieces of who I am – the Jewish humor\, the Yiddish soul\, the modern woman. It’s pure ‘YENTATAINMENT!’ URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-theater-outing-thats-yentatainment/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241125T200000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20241107T205741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T175821Z UID:160107-1732557600-1732564800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC | 20s and 30s Movie Night DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 25th 6-8pm at the JQY office(Address provided after registration) \nGet your popcorn ready! It’s time for a movie night! \nJoin Eshel and JQY for a queer movie screening. We’ll have pizza\, classic movie snacks\, and a fun film (TBD). \nThis event is for people in their 20s and 30s. \n \n Register! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-20s-and-30s-movie-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T223000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20201104T174130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T162611Z UID:150181-1732222800-1732228200@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/2024-11-21/ 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:20241121T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241121T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T041647Z UID:159211-1732215600-1732221000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 217:00 pm – 8:30 pm Israel TimeRamat Beit ShemeshJourney of Acceptance: Supporting Our LGBTQ ChildrenFeaturing guest speaker Talli Y. Rosenbaum\, MSCA \nTalli Rosenbaum will speak about the emotional aspects of parenting LGBTQ+ children.Talli Yehuda Rosenbaum is an individual and couple therapist and is certified as a sex therapist and sex therapy supervisor by The International Association of Psychosexual Therapists (IAPST) as well as the Israeli Society for Sex Therapy (ISST). She cohosts the Intimate Judaism podcast and is co-author of the book “I am For My Beloved: A Guide to Enhanced Intimacy for Married Couples” and co-edited the Springer textbook entitled “The Overactive Pelvic Floor.” She has authored over 40 journal articles and several book chapters on trauma and sexuality\, sexual pain disorders\, and sexuality and Judaism and is an associate editor of the Sexual Medicine Reviews. Talli earned a Masters in Clinical Sociology and Counseling and a certificate in Mental Health Studies from the University of North Texas in Neve Yerushalayim. She holds a bachelors degree in Physical Therapy from Northwestern University. Before re-training as a psychotherapist\, she treated patients as a physical therapist for 25 years. In addition to maintaining an active private practice\, Talli is the academic advisor for Yahel: The Center for Jewish Intimacy. Talli frequently lectures both in Israel and abroad\, to lay as well as professional audiences.. \nJoin 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 reminders 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-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26-2023-09-25-2023-10-18-2024-01-17-2024-05-15-2024-06-19-2024-08-21-2024-09-18-2024-11-21/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20240214T185353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T182933Z UID:155354-1731958200-1731963600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC | Challah Bake DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel for a New York City meetup every month! Connect in person with other Orthodox LGBTQ+ people\, make new friends\, and try something new. Check back for specific details and to RSVP for upcoming events. \nRegistration for the challah bake is now closed! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-challah-bake/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241115 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241117 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20240925T165806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241016T004601Z UID:159344-1731628800-1731801599@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:South Florida Shabbaton DESCRIPTION:Building Our Community Together \nJoin Eshel South Florida for a Shabbaton bringing together our LGBTQ+ and parent communities in Florida! \nWe will enjoy meals together from Shabbat dinner through seudah shlishit\, with sessions to get to know each other and explore how we can strengthen our community. All our activities will be based out of a synagogue in Hollywood\, Florida. Address will be given upon registration. \nJoin us to meet new people and deepen your connections to your local Eshel community. \nThe cost of the Shabbaton is $180 per person. For financial assistance\, contact miryam@eshelonline.org.Attendees are responsible for arranging their own sleeping accommodations. You can view the Hollywood eruv map here. The closest hotel is the Quality Inn & Suites at 4900 Hollywood Blvd. MayDee Suites at 5101 Hollywood Blvd is another good option. Looking for an airbnb? Search for places near N. 47th Avenue and McKinley Street in Hollywood Hills. \nThis Shabbaton is open to LGBTQ+ people and parents of LGBTQ+ people. While Eshel is a confidential space\, and we require all participants to agree to our confidentiality policy in order to attend\, due to the nature of being in a public space we cannot guarantee anonymity in all cases. If you have more questions about confidentiality\, please reach out to miryam@eshelonline.org. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/south-florida-shabbaton/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T190000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20241023T192425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241104T144421Z UID:159977-1731610800-1731610800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Boca | Allies Training DESCRIPTION:During this training\, you will learn to identify ways to be an ally and support LGBTQ+ people in your Orthodox community. This training will cover information about the nature of the LGBTQ+ population and their needs\, skills for allyship in a variety of situations and institutions\, and opportunities to practice. Open to anyone who would like to be an ally in Orthodox settings including in synagogues\, schools\, camps\, and at home. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/boca-allies-training/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/allies-training-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241113T124500 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T205642Z UID:150018-1731499200-1731501900@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/eshel-drop-in-for-parents-2022-05-18-2-2024-11-13/ 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:20241106T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241106T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20190418T151035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T221957Z UID:149896-1730919600-1730926800@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-2021-12-01/2024-11-06/ 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:20241030T124500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T134500 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T205242Z UID:149611-1730292300-1730295900@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/eshel-drop-in-for-parents-2022-05-18-2-2024-10-30/ 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:20241021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T220000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20240909T203631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T185942Z UID:159410-1729537200-1729548000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Community Sukkot Party DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Annual LGBTQ Sukkot Party! \nCome celebrate Sukkot with your fellow Queer Jews in the JCC’s rooftop Sukkah\, featuring breathtaking views of the NYC skyline. The Sukkah\, a cozy\, temporary structure covered in leaves and greenery\, is the perfect spot to gather the LGBTQ community for a night of fun and celebration! \nEnjoy our fabulous “Sukkah-bration” with an open bar\, sushi\, snacks\, and plenty of laughs with friends old and new. This event is open to the entire LGBTQIA+ community\, along with family and allies (due to JCC policy\, all attendees must be over 21). \nWe are sold out! Hope you can join us at a future event. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/lgbtq-community-sukkot-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20190418T151035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T233746Z UID:149328-1729537200-1729544400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Baltimore Sukkot Party DESCRIPTION:Monday\, October 21 from 7:00 – 9:00 pmIn Person – Location provided upon registration. \nCelebrate Sukkot with our Baltimore/DC Eshel family! Join us to celebrate with other LGBTQ+ Jews and parents of LGBTQ+ people. \n \n \n \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-sukkot-party-2024/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/Baltimore-Sukkot-Party.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T210000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20241014T200837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T200841Z UID:159945-1729449000-1729458000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Jerusalem Sukkot Gathering DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel’s community in Israel for a Sukkot celebration in Jerusalem! Sunday\, October 20 from 6:30 – 9:00 pmRSVP to miriamlschwartz@gmail.com URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/jerusalem-sukkot-gathering/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T203000 DTSTAMP:20260416T131358 CREATED:20241008T221456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T221501Z UID:159922-1729445400-1729456200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Chicago | LGBTQ+ Sukkot Party DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Sukkot with Chicago’s LGBTQ+ Jewish community! \nJoin us on Sunday\, October 20 from 5:30 – 8:30 pm in Skokie to meet new people\, build community\, and celebrate Sukkot with other LGBTQ+ Jews. Eshel builds community for LGBTQ+ adults connected to the traditional Jewish community. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/chicago-lgbtq-sukkot-party/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/chicago-sukkot-24-facebook-event-cover.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR