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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241020T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 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:20260403T182212 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20240214T185353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241013T235128Z UID:155353-1728934200-1728939600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC | Challah Bake DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of community\, reflection\, and connection at Eshel’s Challah Bake on Monday\, October 14th from 7:30 – 9:30 pm at the Manhattan JCC. In commemoration of the anniversary of October 7th\, we’ll come together to make challah with premade dough and a variety of toppings to customize your own loaf to take home. As part of this\, we’ll also take challah in memory of the victims of October 7th and pray for the safe return of the hostages. Whether you’re a challah-making pro or a beginner\, we’d love to have you join us. \n \n \n \n \n \n POSTPONED! Unfortunately we will need to postpone our challah bake to a future date. We look forward to seeing you later! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/challah-bake-2024-10-14/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240925T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20240925T153059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T153127Z UID:159821-1727294400-1727301600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Nashim Mesolelot: Lesbian Women and Halakha DESCRIPTION:Join us in Riverdale or online! \n \n Register URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nashim-mesolelot-lesbian-women-and-halakha/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20240814T214647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240823T141856Z UID:159138-1726857000-1726867800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Boston | LGBTQ+ Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Shabbat and the LGBTQ+ community! \nJoin Eshel and the Tremont Street Shul for a festive Kabbalat Shabbat followed by dinner. We’re bringing together our LGBTQ+ community and allies to meet new friends\, deepen connections\, and build community. With special thanks to the Beker Foundation. \nRegister below!Students: $18TBS Members: $20Non-TBS Members: $26 URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/cambridge-community-lgbtq-shabbat-dinner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T193000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T161747Z UID:152293-1726169400-1726169400@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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240909T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20240214T185353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T173914Z UID:155352-1725910200-1725915600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC | Setting Intentions for Elul DESCRIPTION:Come join us for a fun and inspiring evening as we come together to set our intentions for Elul! Come meet our awesome new Director of Advancement\, Ely Winkler\, and enjoy a tasty sushi dinner and wine to kick things off. \nWe’ll dive into a guided intention-setting session that will help you step into the High Holiday season feeling focused and energized. Whether you’re here to make new friends\, set some goals\, or just indulge in great food and conversation\, this event is the perfect way to start Elul on a high note. Don’t miss out on the good vibes! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/setting-intentions-for-elul-2024-09-09/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240903T214500 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240809T160827Z UID:148227-1725395400-1725399900@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 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-2020-04-22-2022-03-22-2023-11-21/2024-09-03/ 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:20240819T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240819T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20240807T184731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T184735Z UID:158968-1724092200-1724099400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC | 20s and 30s Game Night with JQY DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel and JQY for a delightful evening filled with board games\, sushi\, and great company! Whether you’re a strategic mastermind or just love a good roll (of the dice and sushi)\, this night is for you. If you’re an LGBTQ+\, Jew in your 20s and 30s looking to connect and unwind then join us and bring your game face and an appetite! \n \n Register! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-20s-and-30s-game-night-with-jqy/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20240703T182122Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T185023Z UID:158485-1724009400-1724013000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Boston | Eshel Summer Book Series: Keep Your Wives Away from Them with Miryam Kabakov DESCRIPTION:Sign Up\n \n \n \n \n \n Eshel is partnering with Lehrhaus in Somerville\, MA to Celebrate the Anniversaries of three groundbreaking books this summer on the Queering of Traditional Judaism. \n\nJune 18 – Wrestling with God and Men (2004) by Steve Greenberg\nJuly 18 – Queer Judaism (2023) by Orit Avishai\nAugust 18 – Keep Your Wives Away From Them (2011) by Miryam Kabakov\n\n  \nAbout the Book \nKeep Your Wives Away from Them: Orthodox Women\, Unorthodox Desires: An AnthologyMiryam Kabakov \nReconciling queerness with religion has always been an enormous challenge. When the religion is Orthodox Judaism\, the task is even more daunting. This anthology takes on that challenge by giving voice to genderqueer Jewish women who were once silenced–and effectively rendered invisible–by their faith. Keep Your Wives Away from Them tells the story of those who have come out\, who are still closeted\, living double lives\, or struggling to maintain an integrated “single life” in relationship to traditional Judaism–personal stories that are both enlightening and edifying. While a number of films and books have explored the lives of queer people in Orthodox and observant Judaism\, only this one explores in depth what happens after the struggle\, when the real work of building integrated lives begins. The candor of these insightful stories in Keep Your Wives Away from Them makes the book appealing to a general audience and students of women’s\, gender\, and LGBTQ studies\, as well as for anyone struggling personally with the same issue. Contributors include musician and writer Temim Fruchter\, Professor Joy Ladin\, writer Leah Lax\, nurse Tamar Prager\, and the pseudonymous Ex-Yeshiva Girl. \n  \nAbout the Author: \nMiryam Kabakov is a national leader who has worked for more than three decades on the inclusion of LGTBQ+ individuals in the Orthodox world. Miryam is Executive Director and ​co-founder of Eshel\, a national organization that supports LGBTQ+ Orthodox individuals and their families. Prior to being a leader at Eshel\, Miryam was the New York and National Program Director of AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corps\, Director of LGBT programming at the JCC Manhattan\, Social Worker at West Side Federation for Senior and Supportive Housing\, and was the first social worker at Footsteps. Miryam received her MSW from the Wurzweiler School of Social Work. She also received a certificate in fundraising from the University of St. Thomas and a certificate in program evaluation from the University of Washington\, and has a background in informal Jewish education from Brandeis University. She founded the New York Orthodykes\, a support group for lesbian\, bisexual and transgender Orthodox women\, and is the editor of Keep Your Wives Away From Them: Orthodox Women\, Unorthodox Desires (North Atlantic Books\, May 2010)\, a collection of writings about the challenges and joys of LBT Orthodox Jews and winner of the Golden Crown Literary Award. \n \n Sign Up URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/eshel-summer-book-series-keep-your-wives-away-from-them-with-miryam-kabakov/ LOCATION:Lehrhaus\, 425 Washington Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/summer-book-talk-series.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240814T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20230926T162921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T182513Z UID:154331-1723665600-1723669200@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-2024-01-01-2024-08-14/ 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:20240805T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240805T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20240214T185353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240805T174639Z UID:155351-1722886200-1722891600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC | Queer and Jewish Textiles Workshop DESCRIPTION:Join us for an engaging presentation on the rich world of Jewish and queer textiles\, led by Jamie Lebovics (they/them)! \nDiscover how textiles in every culture have been used to express history\, personality\, and identity. Explore a variety of textiles with Jewish significance\, such as tallit\, challah covers\, and different styles of head coverings\, as well as textiles with queer significance\, including handkerchiefs for flagging and gender-affirming garments. \nAfter the presentation\, participate in a hands-on workshop where you can express your creativity. We look forward to a fun and inspiring session that celebrates the intersection of these rich traditions! \nRegistration is now closed! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/new-york-city-meetup-2024-08-05/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20240703T180844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T214842Z UID:158471-1721331000-1721334600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Summer Book Series: Queer Judaism with Orit Avishai DESCRIPTION:Sign Up\n \n \n \n \n \n Eshel is partnering with Lehrhaus in Somerville\, MA to Celebrate the Anniversaries of three groundbreaking books this summer on the Queering of Traditional Judaism. \n\nJune 18 – Wrestling with God and Men (2004) by Steve Greenberg\nJuly 18 – Queer Judaism (2023) by Orit Avishai\nAugust 18 – Keep Your Wives Away From Them (2011) by Miryam Kabakov\n\n  \nAbout the Book \nQueer Judiasm: LGBT Activism and the Remaking of Jewish Orthodoxy in IsraelOrit Avishai \nUntil fairly recently\, Orthodox people in Israel could not imagine embracing their LGBT sexual or gender identity and staying within the Orthodox fold. But within the span of about a decade and a half\, Orthodox LGBT people have forged social circles and communities and become much more visible. This has been a remarkable shift in a relatively short time span. Queer Judaism offers the compelling story of how Jewish LGBT persons in Israel created an effective social movement. \nDrawing on more than 120 interviews\, Orit Avishai illustrates how LGBT Jews accomplished this radical change. She makes the case that it has taken multiple approaches to achieve recognition within the community\, ranging from political activism to more personal interactions with religious leaders and community members\, to simply creating spaces to go about their everyday lives. Orthodox LGBT Jews have drawn from their lived experiences as well as Jewish traditions\, symbols\, and mythologies to build this movement\, motivated to embrace their sexual identity not in spite of\, but rather because of\, their commitment to Jewish scripture\, tradition\, and way of life. Unique and timely\,Queer Judaism: LGBT Activism and the Remaking of Jewish Orthodoxy in Israel (NYU Press\, 2023) challenges popular conceptions of how LGBT people interact and identify with conservative communities of faith. \n  \nAbout the Author: \nOrit Avishai is a sociologist at Fordham University in New York\, where she is affiliated with the Center for Jewish Studies. She has a PhD from the University of California at Berkeley and law degrees from the Yale Law School and Tel Aviv University. She teaches courses on religion\, gender\, sexuality\, and American politics. Her book Queer Judaism: LGBT Activism and the Remaking of Jewish Orthodoxy in Israel addresses how traditional religious values and practice in Israel is being reshaped by the life choices of LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jews. \n \n Sign Up\n \n \n \n \n \n The next and final event in this series is on August 18 – Keep Your Wives Away From Them (2011) by Miryam Kabakov URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/eshel-summer-book-series-queer-judaism-with-orit-avishai/ LOCATION:Lehrhaus\, 425 Washington Street\, Somerville\, MA\, 02143\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/july-18-horizontal.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20230303T192824Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240205T180412Z UID:155034-1721246400-1721251800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Closeted Women's Support Group DESCRIPTION:Third Wednesday Monthly \n8:00 pm ET / 7:00 pm CT / 5:00 pm PT \nIn our community\, there are many women who feel vulnerable and that they have much to lose if they come out: a job\, housing\, children\, or family. This group is here to provide mutual support and unconditional love no matter where your journey is leading you. This support group is a non-judgmental space – there is no pressure to change your situation unless you want to. \nThis group might be for you if you: \n\nAre a woman in the closet\nAre married or divorced\nHave children\nAre afraid of what you might lose if you come out\n\nThis is a confidential group. Respect for each others’ desire to remain confidential or anonymous is of the utmost importance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n \n Sign up for our weekly newsletter URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/closeted-womens-support-group/2024-07-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240717T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T180208Z UID:152291-1721217600-1721221200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 177:30 – 9:00 pmRamat Beit Shemesh \nJoin Eshel’s local chapter in Israel for parents of LGBTQ+ children.This group will provide support and build community in an intimate\, confidential setting in English.  \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-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26-2023-09-25-2023-10-18-2024-01-17-2024-05-15-2024-06-19-2024-07-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20230727T170748Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T233319Z UID:153005-1720731600-1720735200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Sibling Support Group DESCRIPTION:WHAT: A group for Orthodox Jews with lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, or queer siblings seeking community and peer support.We will discuss family dynamics\, supporting parents and siblings\, navigating the Orthodox community\, and advocating for our LGBTQ+ siblings. Whether you have a sibling who just came out or you have known for a long time\, this is a space where you can share about your experiences as a sibling and learn from others on a similar journey. \nWHEN: Second Thursday of the Month9:00 pm ET8:00 pm CT6:00 pm PT \nWHERE: Zoom (register for the link) \nConfidentiality Policy: We take confidentiality very seriously. By attending this group\, you agree not to disclose the identity of anyone else\, or repeat what was shared in the group. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/sibling-support-group/2024-07-11/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240708T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20240214T185353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T205031Z UID:155350-1720467000-1720474200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC Meetup: Kvell & Cocktails DESCRIPTION:Come together with other Orthodox LGBTQ+ people to learn about the art of mixology with Rochelle Goldberger. There will be schmoozing\, cocktails and mocktails\, and community fun! Just because pride month is over\, it don’t mean we’re done gathering as queer Jews. This event is for people age 21 and over. \nJoin Eshel for a New York City meetup every month! Connect in person with other Orthodox LGBTQ+ people\, make new friends\, and try something new. \nRegistration is closed for this month’s event now. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/new-york-city-meetup-2024-07-01/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/july-nyc-cocktail-event-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240619T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T221525Z UID:152290-1718825400-1718830800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Broken Roads: Leadership\, Authenticity\, and Sexuality with Dr. Mark ShinarJune 19\, 7:30 – 9:00 pm in Beit ShemeshRSVP Required. Dairy dinner. \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 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/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T093000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20240602T132509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240602T233949Z UID:157405-1717925400-1717925400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Chicago | Truth and Community: A Torah Discussion about the Closeted Experience DESCRIPTION:Is it ever ok to lie? How does concealing the truth impact our relationship with the community? Rabbi Shua Brick will explore our tradition’s nuanced approach to truth-telling\, and how these texts can be understood and applied to the closeted experiences of LGBTQ+ people. He’ll also share about his journey getting semikha at RIETS while coming out to himself and to the community. \nJoin us after Shacharit for a light breakfast\, Torah learning\, and Q&A with Rabbi Shua Brick. Register below for reminders – walk-ins welcome. \nSunday\, June 9 at 9:30 am (following Shacharit)Skokie Valley Agudath Jacob8825 E Prairie Rd\, Skokie\, IL 60076 \nRabbi Shua Brick is the Director of Family Learning at the Beth Jacob Congregation of Oakland\, and Jewish Studies Faculty at the Jewish Community High School of the Bay. Originally from West Hempstead New York\, Shua is a Wexner Graduate Fellow who received Rabbinic Ordination from Yeshiva University\, where he went for high school and undergrad\, as well as pursued a dual masters in Jewish Philosophy and Jewish Education. He was recently featured in the Forward as he is one of the first openly gay congregational rabbis at an Orthodox synagogue. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/chicago-truth-and-community-a-torah-discussion-about-the-closeted-experience/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240604T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182212 CREATED:20240326T193411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T073733Z UID:155546-1717527600-1717527600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Celebration of Eshel DESCRIPTION:Join us for a night of fun and comedy as we celebrate Eshel! Over the past 13 years we have worked together to build LGBTQ+ inclusive orthodox communities\, and we’re honored to invite you to celebrate with us at a cocktail reception and program hosted by comedian Talia Reese featuring a conversation with Modi and his partner Leo Veiga. \n7:00 pm Dinner and drinks8:00 pm Presentation of Honorees8:45 pm Interview with Modi10:00 pm Dessert \nWe are thrilled to recognize honorees Lenny and Suzi Fuld and Shlomo Ashkinazy for their commitment to supporting our critical work.  \n* Cocktail Attire \nAd Sales and Sponsorships close on May 29 \nTickets are SOLD OUT \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Get Tickets!\n \n Send a Tribute!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sponsor the Celebration!\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nShlomo Ashkinazy \nShlomo Ashkinazy became active in the Gay Rights Movement in 1970\, just one year after the Stonewall Rebellion. Soon after\, he chaired several committees for the Gay Activists Alliance\, became a founding member of the National Lesbian and Gay Task Force\, and became the first openly Gay person to earn an MSW. After co-founding the Association of Lesbian and Gay Social Workers\, Shlomo successfully advocated for policy change and increased sensitivity training for New York State’s Children’s Services. Shlomo continued his advocacy for LGBT children in foster care\, going on to co-found the Hetrick-Martin Institute in 1979 and creating the world’s first Gay high school\, Harvey Milk High School. Additionally\, he opened NYC’s first shelter for homeless LGBT youth\, Madrigal House\, and served as its Executive Director.  \nIn 1979\, while serving as a marshal during a demonstration against the film Cruising\, Shlomo became the victim of Police Brutality. After winning a lawsuit against the city for the beating that he sustained\, and which landed him in the hospital\, Shlomo used that victory to introduce Gay sensitivity training to Police Precincts in Greenwich Village.  \nAs a guest on the Phil Donahue Show in 1985\, Shlomo Ashkinazy was the first person to ever appear on television and speak about reconciling the identities of being both Gay and an Orthodox Jew. Shlomo has been working since then to help others reconcile these identities as well. Since 1983\, Shlomo has facilitated a support group for Gay Orthodox Jewish men. Shlomo is also proud to have served as a consultant and to have been featured on the 2001 groundbreaking documentary\, “Trembling Before G-d.” He has been a frequent speaker at screenings of this film in synagogues\, churches and community organizations\, promoting LGBTQ+ acceptance within the religious community\, and supporting the role of religion in the lives of LGBTQ+ people. Shlomo has served on Eshel’s board since 2013. \n \nSusan and Leonard Fuld \nAlmost immediately after their son Avi came out in 2012\, Suzi and Lenny have been involved with Eshel. When Avi signed up to attend his first Eshel retreat\, his parents said; “That sounds like a great idea\, can we come too?”. His answer was very clear\, “No!” This led Suzi and Lenny to reach out to Eshel to figure out how they\, as parents\, could get support\, and more than that\, how they could help support other parents. The parent support initiatives started with a phone in group\, and culminated at the end of the year with Eshel’s first parent retreat. Since then Eshel has had 11 parent retreats; Eshel’s parent support programs\, including the parent retreat and parent support groups have served hundreds of parents\, affecting the lives of over a thousand LGBTQ+ Orthodox children. \nSuzi and Lenny are the parents of 4 adult children\, 4 children-in-law\, and 3 grandchildren. Suzi has been an early childhood educator\, special needs advocate\, and communal volunteer for four decades. Suzi is proud to be the first straight member of the Eshel board\, where she has served for almost 10 years. She believes that each of us\, whether LGBTQ or straight\, can help propel Eshel’s mission forward.   \nLenny\, founder of Fuld & Co. and The Intelligent Nonprofit\, has helped Eshel grow using the field of competitive intelligence and continues to be the force behind Eshel’s strategic growth and PR campaigns. Lenny has consulted with Eshel in the areas of public relations and long-range planning by leading strategy sessions\, creating surveys\, and writing reports.  \nLenny and Suzi have dedicated countless hours to help develop and grow Eshel’s parent programs. Eshel was there for them when they most needed it; and now the Fulds want to be there for those who will follow. \n \n \n \n \n \n Host Committee\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Robin and Daniel AmsterRabbi Gavriel BellinoCliff BoroElaine Chapnik and Felicity ArengoStefanie and Matt DiamondYitz Preis and Scott EttingerRichard and Sabina FeczkoIke Fisher and Lourdes SuarezDana FriedmanAvi Fuld and Andrew GilsonGreg Gershman and Peninah Taragin GershmanChana and Noam HiltzikKevin JenningsMiryam Kabakov and Mara BenjaminSimon KaminetskySteve Kay Kupietzky \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marjorie and Ed LetzterYocheved and Nathan LindenbaumMiriam and Ira ParnessLeo Paige and Benjamin PicketKenneth and Regene PragerJessica and Gary RozenshteynYehudit and Meyer ShieldsJulie Sissman and Phil RichterJoanna Samuels and Jeremy HockensteinTzvi and Alyson SmallGil and Leon TregerKenny WagnerMichal and Noam WeinbergerChavie WeisbergerEly Winkler \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Supporters\nAviv FoundationE. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter FoundationMicah Foundation (Ann and Jeremy Pava\, Trustees)Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n  \nTickets are sold out! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/celebration-of-eshel/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Celebration-of-Eshel-4.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T180000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182213 CREATED:20240513T072157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240626T165613Z UID:157257-1716735600-1716746400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC Lag BaOmer BBQ DESCRIPTION:Join us to kickoff Pride month and celebrate Lag B’Omer as we come together as a community to honor our shared identities as Jews and members of the LGBTQ+ community. This kosher event\, hosted by Eshel\, aims to create a welcoming and safe space for individuals to celebrate their intersecting identities and embrace the diversity within our community. \nThis event is hosted in the backyard of a Brooklyn apartment – address sent to attendees! \nRegistration is closed for this event. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/nyc-lag-baomer-bbq/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240526T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182213 CREATED:20240509T023715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240514T091400Z UID:157173-1716724800-1716733800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Baltimore Lag Baomer Picnic DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to see you for our Lag Baomer BBQ Picnic! Join us on Sunday\, May 26 from 12:00 – 2:30 pm. \nWe’ll have activities for the whole family! Join us for games\, Torah\, and plenty of food! We will have a covered pavilion\, so the picnic is on rain or shine. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/baltimore-lag-baomer-picnic/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240522T140000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182213 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240509T195207Z UID:157222-1716381000-1716386400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 22 from 7:30 – 9:00 pmJerusalem \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 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-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26-2023-09-25-2023-10-18-2024-01-17-2024-05-15-2024-05-22/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182213 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T223014Z UID:152288-1713357000-1713358800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Israel Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 177:30 – 8:30 pm Israel TimeZoom \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 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-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26-2023-09-25-2023-10-18-2024-01-17-2024-04-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182213 CREATED:20240409T203906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240409T203910Z UID:156460-1713207600-1713214800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:20s and 30s Game Night DESCRIPTION:DATE: Monday\, April 15 \nTIME: 7:00 – 9:00 pm \nLOCATION: Times Square; Register for address \nJoin us for an evening of fun and games at Eshel and JQY’s 20’s and 30’s Queer Boardgame Night! Grab your friends and come enjoy a relaxed atmosphere filled with laughter and friendly competition. Whether you’re a seasoned boardgame enthusiast or just looking for a casual night out\, all are welcome to join in the fun. Connect with fellow LGBTQ+ individuals in a welcoming and inclusive environment while bonding over your favorite boardgames. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make new friends and create lasting memories with Eshel and JQY! \n \n Sign Up! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/20s-and-30s-game-night/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240409T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182213 CREATED:20230927T021106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230927T021106Z UID:165462-1712692800-1712696400@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.  \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/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240401T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182213 CREATED:20240214T185353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240320T194823Z UID:155217-1711999800-1712005200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Pre-Pesach Whiskey and Beer Tasting DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel for a pre-Pesach whiskey and beer tasting at the JCC on April 1st! Explore a selection of whiskeys and craft beers while enjoying light refreshments. The cost is just $10 per person\, which includes drinks and nosh. Don’t miss this opportunity to unwind and socialize with friends before the pre-Pesach rush begins. Reserve your spot today! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/new-york-city-meetup-2-2024-04-01/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240401 DTSTAMP:20260403T182213 CREATED:20231226T132649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231226T132654Z UID:154739-1711584000-1711929599@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:2024 Eshel Parent Retreat DESCRIPTION:Learn More and Register URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/2024-eshel-parent-retreat/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182213 CREATED:20240306T225343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240307T162536Z UID:155458-1711566000-1711566000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Meet and Greet with Nili Maderer of Jerusalem Open House DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel for a Meet and Greet with the new Executive Director of Jerusalem Open House\, Nili Maderer! Jerusalem Open House\, founded in 1997\, is the only LGBTQ+ community center in Jerusalem. Jerusalem Open House provides community programs\, health services\, and counseling to the Jerusalem LGBTQ+ community\, as well as education and advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion in Israel. Hosted by Eshel board member Shlomo Ashkinazy and Michael Gomillion. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/meet-and-greet-with-nili-maderer-of-jerusalem-open-house/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240326T143000 DTSTAMP:20260403T182213 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240315T212157Z UID:152287-1711459800-1711463400@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 Sign up for our other newsletters URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-meetup-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26-2023-09-25-2023-10-18-2024-03-20/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR