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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251028T214500 DTSTAMP:20260403T151259 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T192526Z UID:163432-1761683400-1761687900@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Women's LBTQ+ Support Group DESCRIPTION:Women’s New York Area Meetup on Zoom \nWhat: Meet other individuals who identify as female and who are exploring their Orthodox LGBTQ+ identities. \nWhen: Meeting Weekly: Every Tuesday from 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-2025-09-11/2025-10-28/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-14.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251029T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151259 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192620Z UID:153746-1761739200-1761742800@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/2025-10-29/ 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:20251103T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151259 CREATED:20251021T150424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T150754Z UID:163982-1762194600-1762201800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC LGBTQ+ Trivia Night DESCRIPTION:Bring in Trivia Tuesday a day early with a Monday trivia night at the Manhattan JCC\, featuring pizza\, drinks\, snacks\, and prizes! Come prepared to answer questions ranging from categories about Judaism and Queerness all the way to history and pop culture. \nEach member of the winning team will receive a free ticket to Eshel’s Chanukah party in December. Arrive with a team or join a team of new friends at the door! (Max team size of 4 individuals.) \nThis event is 21+ and free. \nWhen: Monday\, November 3\, 6:30-8:30pWhere: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan\, Floor 1.5 Classroom \n6:30: Pizza and Snacks7-8:30: Trivia URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-lgbtq-trivia-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151259 CREATED:20251027T205503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T014940Z UID:164036-1762196400-1762200000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Straight Spouses of LGBTQ+ Partners Support Group DESCRIPTION:Straight Spouses of LGBTQ+ Partners Support Group \nHas your spouse come out to you? This support group is for anyone in the Orthodox community whose husband or wife has come out as gay\, lesbian\, or transgender\, whether you are married\, separated\, or divorced. This group is a confidential and supportive space to process difficult emotions\, connect with others in similar situations\, navigate co-parenting under these new circumstances\, and learn how to move forward with resilience. \nWhen: First Monday each month\, 7:00 pm ET / 6:00 pm CT / 4:00 pm PT \nWhere: Zoom – register to receive the link URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/straight-spouses-of-lgbtq-partners-support-group/2025-11-03/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-5.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151259 CREATED:20230912T015346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T154210Z UID:153965-1762200000-1762203600@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 hbspt.forms.create({\n region: "na1"\,\n portalId: "7837587"\,\n formId: "7671fe05-c022-4625-b646-4d6c927cbdff"\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/2025-11-03/ 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:20251105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151259 CREATED:20190418T151035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T222002Z UID:153970-1762369200-1762376400@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-2021-12-01/2025-11-05/ 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:20251110T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151259 CREATED:20230926T162921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T132112Z UID:154346-1762804800-1762808400@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-2-2024-01-01/2025-11-10/ 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:20251112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151259 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T223706Z UID:159223-1762948800-1762952400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of LGBTQ+ children. \nThis group will provide support and build community in an intimate\, confidential setting in English. This group meets in person most months\, with a Zoom meeting once per quarter. \nRegister below for monthly reminders\, links\, and location details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sign up for our other newsletters URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-meetup-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26-2023-09-25-2023-10-18-2024-01-17-2024-05-15-2024-06-19-2024-08-21-2024-09-18-2025-04-17-2025-08-21-2025-11-20/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151259 CREATED:20251028T202726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T191428Z UID:164098-1763144100-1763155800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Washington Heights LGBTQ+ Community Dinner DESCRIPTION:Come together on November 14th for an LGBTQ+ Community Shabbat Dinner\, sponsored by Eshel\, and in partnership with The Beis and Fort Tryon Jewish Center! We are so excited to create a warm and welcoming space for what is hopefully the first of many gatherings in Washington Heights. Join your local LGBTQ+ community and enjoy a delicious meal followed by a parsha shiur from Lexi Kohanski. \nThis event is for LGBTQ+ individuals ages 21+. \n\n \n\nWhen: Friday\, November 14 \n6:15 pm Community Dinner \n8:00 pm Shiur \nWhere: The Beis – 587 Fort Washington Ave\, New York\, NY 10033 \nCost: $30 ($15 for students) \nEvent capacity is limited to 50 attendees. Sign up today! \n  \nLexi Kohanski is a trans Jewish writer and educator who focuses on empowering those who have not felt at home in Judaism. She is a leader in the realm of trans Torah\, creating Torah study spaces that are intergenerational\, identity-spanning\, and full of joy. Her work has appeared in Gashmius Magazine\, Approaching\, and the Trans Halakha Project\, and she regularly publishes through the T4Torah Patreon. Lexi’s cornerstone halakhic essay\, Be Whole: A Halakhic Approach to Gender and Transition\, lays out a pathbreaking halakhic framework for relating to Jewish gender transition as a sacred undertaking. Lexi gives regular sermons on spiritual resilience and survival through her podcast\, Torah for Trans Lives. She is also the author of Worlds To Come\, a first-of-its-kind tabletop roleplaying game for learning Hebrew. Before finding her calling\, Lexi was an actor\, ESL teacher\, and farmer. Lexi’s home as an educator is at the Torah Studio\, where she serves as the organization’s Director of Online Learning. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/washington-heights-lgbtq-community-dinner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151259 CREATED:20200219T143836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T001747Z UID:154239-1763409600-1763415000@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/2025-11-17/ 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:20251120T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20201104T174130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T162619Z UID:154258-1763672400-1763677800@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/2025-11-20/ 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:20251124T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20200212T210217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T230220Z UID:154260-1764018000-1764021600@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-3/2025-11-24/ 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:20251201T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20240214T185353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251110T232603Z UID:155367-1764613800-1764621000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Self Portrait Workshop with Artist Tobi Kahn DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel for a night of self-reflection and artistic expression\, with a self-portrait workshop led by respected artist Tobi Kahn. For those of us balancing LGBTQ+ and Jewish identity\, the endeavor of self-perception can be equal parts daunting\, confusing\, and exciting. So too\, self-presentation is often a process that requires deep introspection and experimentation. Through presence\, we can approach our identities in new and creative ways. At this event\, we will explore literal and abstract expressions of the self in what is sure to be a meaningful and fun night. Light refreshments will be served after the workshop. \nPlease note: This event is 21+ and for LGBTQ+ members of our community. \nAbout the ArtistTobi Kahn is a painter and sculptor whose art has been shown in over 70 solo museumexhibitions. He is currently working a solo survey exhibition that will open in the Fall of 2026 atthe Boca Raton Museum of Art in Florida. Works by Kahn are in major museum collections\,including the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum\, NYC; the Houston Museum of Fine Arts\, TX;The Phillips Collection\, DC; Albright-Knox Art Gallery\, Buffalo\, NY; Minneapolis Institute ofArt\, MN; Yale University Art Gallery\, CT; and The Jewish Museum\, NYC. His travelingmuseum exhibitions include Tobi Kahn: Metamorphoses; Avoda: Objects of the Spirit;Microcosmos; Tobi Kahn: Sky & Water; and Tobi Kahn: Sacred Spaces for the 21st Century.Kahn’s commissioned installations include “Shalev\,” an outdoor sculpture\, New Harmony\, IN;“Emet\,” a meditative space for the HealthCare Chaplaincy\, NYC; two Holocaust memorialgardens\, La Jolla\, CA\, and Tenafly\, NJ; the sanctuary ark doors\, murals\, and ceremonial objectsfor Congregation Emanu-El B’ne Jeshurun\, Milwaukee\, WI; “M’AHL\,” a floor installation in theexhibition Rendering the Unthinkable\, 9/11 Memorial Museum\, NYC; a meditative space forAuburn Theological Seminary\, NYC; and an installation of paintings and outdoor sculpture forthe campuses of Thomas Jefferson University\, Philadelphia\, PA.Kahn also communicates his vision through his passion for teaching. For over 40 years\, he hastaught fine arts at the School of Visual Arts\, NYC. Kahn lectures extensively at universities andpublic forums internationally on the importance of visual language and on art as healing. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/self-portrait-workshop-with-artist-tobi-kahn/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T183000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20251124T235840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T235932Z UID:164450-1765305000-1765305000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Winter Wellness: Self Care with JQY and Eshel DESCRIPTION:Sign Up! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/winter-wellness-self-care-with-jqy-and-eshel/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Self-Care.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20251126T081610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T182505Z UID:164464-1765389600-1765389600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Laugh Out Proud DESCRIPTION:Join our Atlanta community for a fun\, laughter-filled night out! We’ll kick things off with drinks at The Establishment at 6:00 PM — a perfect chance to meet new friends and connect with fellow LGBTQ+ Jews. Then we’ll head over together to enjoy the always-hilarious Modi live on stage. \nGrab your show ticket on your own\, and RSVP below to let us know you’re coming for the pre-show hang. Come for the community\, stay for the comedy. We can’t wait to see you there! \nDrinks 6:00PM (RSVP For bar address) \nShow 7:30PM (Center Stage Theater) \nSay hello to Modi after the show! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/laugh-out-proud/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20251120T160014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251212T044929Z UID:164410-1765556100-1765573200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Building a Jewish Queer Family: Planning and Parenthood - Community Dinner in Brooklyn DESCRIPTION:REGISTRATION FOR THIS PROGRAM IS NOW CLOSED. \nEshel\, Atara Minyan\, and PHS invite you to join us for davening and dinner at Luria Academy\, followed by a conversation about LGBTQ+ family\, from planning to parenthood\, moderated by our Director of Marketing and Communications and current Maharat student\, Sara Singer. \nNavigating having children\, from conception to rearing\, is an exciting and often challenging process for LGBTQ+ people. Learn from community members about how they have navigated this process\, not just as queer people\, but also as Jews. We will address questions surrounding how bringing children into the world also impacts LGBTQ+ Jews in their choice of community and how reproductive decisions are informed by Halacha. \nWhere: Luria Academy (address sent with registration confirmation) \n4:15pm – Davening – PHS Minyan in the Beit Midrash\, Egal minyan in the gym \n5:30pm – Light Kiddush/L’chaims \n6:15pm – Dinner  \n7:15-9pm – Panel\, led by Sara Singer \nThis program is open to all community members. No charge for children under the age of 3. \nRegular Price: $36 \nStudent Price: $18 \nChildren (under 18): $15 \nPLEASE NOTE: For internal tracking and discretion purposes\, we require separate registrations for each guest. Thank you for your understanding. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/building-a-jewish-queer-family-planning-and-parenthood-community-dinner-in-brooklyn/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20251119T142409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T174117Z UID:164369-1765825200-1765836000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Ignite the Night: LGBTQ+ Community Chanukah Party DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel and our partners for the Annual LGBTQ+ Chanukah Party!  \nCelebrate Night Two of the Festival of Lights with the LGBTQ+ Jewish community of NYC! \nEnjoy a dairy dinner–complete with latkes\, sufganiyot\, and chocolate gelt\, a wine bar\, and DJ! We will eat\, drink\, dance\, and have a special candle lighting ceremony. Let’s ignite the night together!  \nDate: December 15\, 2025  \nTime: 7-10pm (volunteer shifts begin at 5:30pm) \nThe JCC facilities are elevator and ramp accessible. If you have additional access needs or questions\, email info@eshelonline.org. \nRegular Admission Price – $36 ($40 at-the-door) \nEarly Bird Ticket (ends Dec. 1) – $25  \nStudent Ticket – $18 \nA limited number of comped tickets will be offered to volunteers. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and expectations\, please contact info@eshelonline.org. \nSold out! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/ignite-the-night-lgbtq-community-chanukah-party/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251221T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20251202T221408Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T221414Z UID:164568-1766311200-1766318400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Baltimore Chanukah Party DESCRIPTION:Join Baltimore/DC Eshel for a Chanukah celebration on Sunday\, December 21 from 10AM to noon. The location will be shared upon signing up. Please volunteer to set up\, clean up\, give a Dvar Torah or run some games. We look forward to celebrating Chanukah among Eshel community members\, and hope to see you there! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/baltimore-chanukah-party/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T190759Z UID:159224-1766404800-1766408400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of LGBTQ+ children. \nThis group will provide support and build community in an intimate\, confidential setting in English. This group meets in person most months\, with a Zoom meeting once per quarter. \nRegister below for monthly reminders\, links\, and location details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sign up for our other newsletters URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-meetup-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26-2023-09-25-2023-10-18-2024-01-17-2024-05-15-2024-06-19-2024-08-21-2024-09-18-2025-04-17-2025-08-21-2025-12-18/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20251211T033516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251229T184500Z UID:164775-1767639600-1767646800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC LGBTQ+ Babka Bake DESCRIPTION:Is your New Years Resolution to learn something new in the kitchen? You’re in luck! Join us at our Monthly NYC Meet-Up at the Marlene JCC Manhattan for a babka baking class with our Program Director\, Mendel Weintraub! Learn how to make this classic Jewish dessert from the Knead to Nosh! We will assemble our ingredients together and enjoy babka fresh out of the oven! \nSnacks and drinks will be served. This event is 21+ and free. \nWhen: Monday\, January 5\, 7:00-9:00pWhere: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan\, L3 Kitchen \nThis program has reached capacity and registration is now closed. We look forward to seeing you at future events. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/event-nyc-lgbtq-babka-bake/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20251230T173516Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251230T183005Z UID:164990-1767808800-1767817800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:A conversation with Rabbi Greenberg: Six Queer Heroes and Scoundrels DESCRIPTION:Join us for a light dairy dinner and a conversation with Rabbi Steven Greenberg\, Co-founder and Director of Education at Eshel. This is an opportunity to schmooze with him\, meet other LGBTQ+ Jews and Orthodox parents of LGBTQ+ children in South Florida.\n \nSix Queer Heroes and Scoundrels\nSame-sex love\, while surely hidden and formally decried\, finds surprising expression in Jewish poetry\, prose and case law. The material is full of pathos\, gender bending\, humor and intrigue and reveals a sliver of life\, despite the well known prohibition\, that has been all but erased from historical memory. We will meet six queer characters of Jewish history\, some famous others infamous whose stories will help us to make sense of the issue for our own moment.\n📆 When: Wednesday\, January 7\, 6:00-8:30 pm📍 Where: Miami\, FL (exact address provided upon RSVP) \n  URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/a-conversation-with-rabbi-greenberg-six-queer-heroes-and-scoundrels/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T190458Z UID:159225-1768478400-1768482000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of LGBTQ+ children. \nThis group will provide support and build community in an intimate\, confidential setting in English. This group meets in person most months\, with a Zoom meeting once per quarter. \nRegister below for monthly reminders\, links\, and location details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sign up for our other newsletters URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-meetup-2/2026-01-15/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20251223T075041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T075049Z UID:164802-1769112000-1769112000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Living a Religious Life as a Transgender Jew: A Halachic Conversation DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, January 22\, 2026\, at 8PM\, we will present “Living a Religious Life as a Transgender Jew: A Halachic Conversation.” During this program\, Yaakov\, a transgender college student\, will discuss with Rabbi Dov Linzer\, President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School\, many of the halachic issues that arise for a transgender individual seeking to live a religious life as an Orthodox Jew. We will reserve time at the end of the program to answer questions from the audience. Please join us by registering for this FREE program below. \nThis program follows the program that we ran earlier this year\, “LGBTQ Children in Orthodox Day Schools.” In that program\, two students (one of which was Yaakov) and three parents shared their experiences dealing with Orthodox day schools\, particularly administrators and teachers. If you missed that program\, you can watch the recording at www.poratonline.org/events. \nWhere: Zoom \nWhen: Thursday\, January 22\, 2026\, at 8PM EST \nRabbi Dov Linzer is the President and Rosh HaYeshiva of Yeshivat Chovevei Torah Rabbinical School. In this dual capacity\, Rabbi Linzer has set the vision for YCT as a Center of Torah and Torah Leadership\, and\, with an amazing team of colleagues and partners\, oversees its growth\, reach\, and further development\, including establishing a premier rabbinic leadership program and pastoral training center in Israel. An acclaimed Torah and halakha scholar\, Rabbi Linzer has been a leading rabbinic voice in the Modern Orthodox community for over 30 years. He has published hundreds of Torah articles and teshuvot (responsa)\, and has hosted a number of highly popular Torah podcasts. In his capacity as a mentor\, Rabbi Linzer provides religious guidance to the yeshiva’s students and the over 150 YCT-ordained rabbis who are serving in the US and 60 rabbis and rabbaniyot serving in Israel and answers thousands of halakhic questions from YCT rabbis and broader community each year. \nYaakov is an Orthodox Jew and transgender man currently studying at Brandeis University. He has faced a number of challenges since coming out and through his experience has gained a unique perspective on living a Jewish life as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/living-a-religious-life-as-a-transgender-jew-a-halachic-conversation/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260129 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20251006T192826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251209T142158Z UID:163673-1769644800-1769903999@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Shabbaton DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an inspiring and restorative Shabbat with Eshel Israel! \nSpend Shabbat Shira with other religious parents of LGBTQ+ children. We’ll enjoy a relaxing Shabbat together\, connect\, give each other chizzuk\, and dive deep into the challenges and joys of parenting LGBTQ+ children. \nThis Shabbat is an opportunity for us to slow down\, take a break from our busy lives\, and connect with a community of parents who share our experiences. \nDate: January 29 – 31Location: Kibbutz Lavi \nWeekend Highlights Include: \n\nSpirited Shabbat davening\nThought-provoking sessions led by fellow parents and experts\nBeautiful and relaxing natural environment\nDelicious meals\nWarm\, welcoming community of parents\n\nRegister below! Payment is required via Paypal after submitting the form. Registration is not considered complete until payment is received. \nHousing Options: \n \nEden: Modern rooms\, most of which overlook the magical Galilean landscape.Double Occupancy: 2500 NIS per coupleSingle Occupancy: 2100 NIS per person \n \nHod: Welcoming and warm design\, with a balcony overlooking the spectacular view of the Galilee and Golan mountains.Double occupancy: 3000 NIS per coupleSingle occupancy: 2400 NIS per person \nRegistration is now closed. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-parent-shabbaton/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Israel-Parent-Retreat-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20260115T170519Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T212059Z UID:165061-1770058800-1770066000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC | Tu B'shvat Karaoke Night DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, Eshel is pleased to invite you to Karaoke Night at the Manhattan JCC! Even better\, we will be able to sing in celebration of not just one\, but two holidays: Tu B’Shvat and Groundhog Day! \nSushi and drinks to be served. Vegan options available! \nThis event is 21+ and free to attend. \nWhen: Monday\, February 2nd\, 7:00-9:00p\nWhere: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-tu-bshvat-karaoke-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260217T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20260115T171612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T045404Z UID:165073-1771354800-1771362000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC 20s and 30s Pre-Purim Pregame w/ JQY DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel and JQY for our first 20s & 30s program of 2026! Ring in Rosh Chodesh Adar with a wine and cheese Purim pre-game at the JCC with new and familiar faces. This will be a great opportunity to ideate about your Purim costume\, if you haven’t yet come up with one yet! \nThis 20s & 30s event is 21+ and free to attend. \nWhen: Tuesday\, February 17\, 7:00-9:00p\nWhere: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan \nRegistration for this program has closed. \n  URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-lgbtq-purim-pregame/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T233000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20260206T173834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T173856Z UID:165201-1772224200-1772235000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:February Farbrengen: LGBTQ+ Brooklyn Shabbat Oneg DESCRIPTION:Escape the cold weather and join Eshel for our first Brooklyn LGBTQ+ Shabbat Oneg in Crown Heights. Enjoy post-dinner snacks\, games\, singing\, and socializing. This event is 21+ and free to attend. This event will be hosted in a private home. Location to be sent the week of the event. \nPLEASE NOTE: For internal tracking and discretion purposes\, we require separate registrations for each guest. Thank you for your understanding. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/february-farbrengen-lgbtq-brooklyn-shabbat-oneg/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260302T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20260203T150737Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T173544Z UID:165143-1772476200-1772490600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Community Purim Chagiga DESCRIPTION:Come be marbin b’simcha on Monday\, March 2nd with Eshel and our partners for the annual LGBTQ+ Purim Chagiga! This year\, we come together again to hear the classic tale of Esther’s ascendance and the heated rivalry between Haman and Mordechai. Arrive dressed to the nines for Megillah (traditional Orthodox and egalitarian readings)\, followed by break-fast\, mishteh (drinks) and simcha dancing\, with music from DJ Shua—back by popular demand! \nJoin just for Megillah reading (free for all ages!) or stay for the party. Party is 21+. \nFeaturing:🔊 DJ Shua spinning beats🍸 Open bar🍡 Delicious bites \nGeneral Admission – $36 ($40 at the door)🐦 Early Bird (ends Feb. 11) – $25 🐦Student Ticket – $18 \nRegistration required for both megillah reading and party. \nThanks to our community partners: UJA-Federation\, Sephardic Mizrahi Q Network\, Shalom Dykes\,  and the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan. \n📅 Date: Monday\, March 2⏰ Time: 6:30 pm Maariv📜 7:00 pm Megillah Readings (egalitarian and Orthodox)\, followed by light break-fast🎉 8:00 – 10:30 pm Party and dinner \nA limited number of comped tickets will be offered to volunteers. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and expectations\, please contact info@eshelonline.org. \nPLEASE NOTE: For internal tracking and discretion purposes\, we require separate registrations for each guest. Thank you for your understanding. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/lgbtq-community-purim-chagiga/ CATEGORIES:Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260305T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T151402Z UID:159228-1772712000-1772715600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of LGBTQ+ children. \nThis group will provide support and build community in an intimate\, confidential setting in English. This group meets in person most months\, with a Zoom meeting once per quarter. \nRegister below for monthly reminders\, links\, and location details. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n Sign up for our other newsletters URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-meetup-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26-2023-09-25-2023-10-18-2024-01-17-2024-05-15-2024-06-19-2024-08-21-2024-09-18-2025-04-17-2025-08-21-2026-04-16/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T151300 CREATED:20200219T143836Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T163714Z UID:155837-1772913600-1772919000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:South Florida | Post-Purim Meetup DESCRIPTION:Connect with other LGBTQ+ Jews and family members at Eshel’s South Florida Post-Purim Meetup. Join us for a relaxed evening together at a local restaurant.  \nDate: Saturday\, March 7thTime: 8:00 pmLocation: Grand Cafe\, 2905 Stirling Rd\, Hollywood\, FL \n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Subscribe to a Newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/south-florida-meetup-2026-03-16/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Florida-Post-Purim-Meetup-3.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR