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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192627Z UID:154382-1764763200-1764766800@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/2025-12-03/ 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:20251202T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T214500 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T192529Z UID:163437-1764707400-1764711900@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-2025-09-11/2025-12-02/ 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:20251201T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20230912T015346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T154211Z UID:154369-1764619200-1764622800@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/2025-12-01/ 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:20251201T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20251027T205503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T205503Z UID:164176-1764615600-1764619200@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/2025-12-01/ 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:20251201T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 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:20251124T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251124T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 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:20251120T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T223000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 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:20251117T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 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:20251114T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251114T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 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:20251112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T130000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 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:20251110T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 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:20251105T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251105T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 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:20251103T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251103T203000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 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:20251024T175000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251024T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20251003T192205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T155538Z UID:163888-1761328200-1761339600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:October Oneg Shabbat Dinner featuring Or Chayim Minyan DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel and Or Chayim for October Oneg Shabbat Dinner\, our upcoming Shabbat Dinner on the Upper West Side! Enjoy a warm Shabbat and a festive evening with LGBTQ+ community. Davening is free and open to everyone\, and dinner is 21+. \n📆 Friday\, October 24 \n⏰ 5:50 pm Davening with Or Chayim | 6:45 pm Kiddush | 7:30 pm Community Dinner \n📍 Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan 334 Amsterdam Ave at\, W 76th St \nRegistration closes Friday morning\, 12:01am. After this time\, late registrations will be charged $50/ticket. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/october-oneg-shabbat-dinner/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T133000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T174645Z UID:159222-1761222600-1761226200@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-2025-10-23/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251021T200000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20250926T130917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T130921Z UID:163840-1761071400-1761076800@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:DC | Striving to Belong DESCRIPTION:This roundtable discussion examines shifts in the Orthodox community towards greater inclusion of LGBTQ+ Jews. Panelists include Peninah Gershman and Rabbi Hyim Shafner\, more panelists coming soon. Moderated by Miryam Kabakov. \nThis event is offered both in person and virtually. For the virtual event\, click here. \n \n Sign Up! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/dc-striving-to-belong/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Striving-to-Belong-8.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20230926T162921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T153834Z UID:154345-1760990400-1760994000@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-2-2024-01-01-2025-10-13/ 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:20251020T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251020T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20250930T202809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T015557Z UID:163865-1760986800-1760994000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC - Cider and Schmooze DESCRIPTION:Make mar Cheshvan mar no more! Join us for some post-Tishrei rest and relaxation after this busy holiday season. Decompress with the assistance of apple cider\, donuts\, and other fall-themed treats and transition out the High Holidays and Sukkot with friends old and new! This event is free to attend. \nWhere: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan \nWhen: Monday October 20 7pm \nWho: LGBTQ+ people ages 21+ (alcohol will be served) \nWe are full! See you at our next event. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/cider-and-schmooze/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20250911T163631Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T144303Z UID:163381-1760295600-1760306400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Community Sukkot Party DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the annual LGBTQ Community Sukkot Party! \nOn Sukkot\, it is traditional to celebrate the holiday with a Simchat Beit Hashoevah\, a joyous gathering commemorating the holiday’s Temple service. Come experience this celebration with a special LGBTQ+ Jewish twist at JCC’s rooftop Sukkah\, featuring breathtaking views of the NYC skyline\, an open bar\, Israeli cuisine\, snacks\, and plenty of laughs with friends old and new. \nThis event is open to the entire 21+ LGBTQIA+ community\, along with family and allies. \nThe JCC facilities are elevator and ramp accessible. If you have additional access needs or questions\, email info@eshelonline.org. \nGeneral Admission Price – $36Student 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. \nWe are completely sold out!  URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/lgbtq-community-sukkot-party-25/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Sukkot-Party-2025-1-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250929T220000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20200212T210217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T165206Z UID:153199-1759179600-1759183200@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-3-2025-09-22/ 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:20250917T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250917T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T133323Z UID:159221-1758135600-1758135600@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-2025-09-17/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250915T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20230926T162921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T145200Z UID:154344-1757966400-1757970000@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-2-2024-01-01-2025-09-08/ 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:20250909T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250909T190000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20250721T160707Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T203010Z UID:163182-1757444400-1757444400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Silver Spring Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Connect with other parents of LGBTQ+ children in the DC\, Maryland\, and Virginia area. This is a great opportunity to learn from one another and build our community. At this meetup\, we’ll be discussing coming out to extended family\, including grandparents\, aunts and uncles\, and more\, and the impact on our larger family dynamics. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/silver-spring-parent-meetup-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/silver-spring-parents-3.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250908T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20250819T162526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250902T144606Z UID:163284-1757359800-1757367000@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Elul Empowerment DESCRIPTION:Join Eshel for a night of spiritual introspection as we approach the Yamim Noraim\, with text study and meditation led by our new Program Director\, Mendel Weintraub. At this event\, we will explore lessons relevant to the High Holidays from Chassidic texts\, which offer an uplifting and joyful vision of how to achieve divine connection in Elul\, even in the face of self-doubt. Pizza and refreshments will be served. Admission free. All ages welcome. \nWhen: September 8 at 7:30 pm \nWhere: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan\, Floor 1.5 classroom URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/elul-empowerment/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Elul-empowerment-september-8-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250904T214500 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T173346Z UID:159482-1757017800-1757022300@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/2025-09-04/ 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:20250724T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T120000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20250703T212929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250703T213946Z UID:163005-1753358400-1753358400@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel Israel Meetup DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, July 24 at 7:00PM\, we will have our final meeting of the year in Ramat Beit Shemesh. Our guest will be Dr. Debbie Rubel\, a child psychologist for Beit Shemesh City. She also coordinates the suicide task force for the Beit Shemesh schools and will discuss this serious topic with us.\nLocation: Ramat Beit Shemesh\nA lovely dinner will be served URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/eshel-israel-meetup-07-24-25/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T110000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20250702T025657Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250715T173104Z UID:162993-1753005600-1753009200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Parent Retreat Brunch Reunion DESCRIPTION:This is a Zoom reunion for anyone who attended the 2025 Eshel Parents Retreat. To enjoy a festive brunch together\, we’re digitally sending a $5 Starbucks gift card for anyone who signs up by July 18. This will be a space where we can all connect with a cup of tea or coffee while we discuss topics of interest or just catch up. \nWhen: July 20 10-11AM EST\nWhere: On Zoom URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/brunch-reunion-for-parent-retreat/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Copy-of-eshel-bbq-brooklyn-cki-2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250716T210000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20250702T021653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T021843Z UID:162983-1752692400-1752699600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Silver Spring Parent Meetup DESCRIPTION:Interested in connecting with other parents of LGBTQ+ children? \nJoin us for a meeting in Silver Spring for parents in DC\, Maryland\, and Virginia. We’ll gather and connect as parents of LGBTQ+ kids\, and explore the option of getting together more regularly. \nSign up below if you’d be interested in meeting up with other local Eshel parents! URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/silver-spring-parent-meetup-7-16-25/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/silver-spring-parents-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T213000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20250609T214404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T215146Z UID:162894-1750707000-1750714200@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Pride Challah Bake DESCRIPTION:Dough it with Pride! Join us for a colorful evening of queer joy\, challah braiding\, and creative toppings. Twist up rainbow loaves\, sprinkle on your favorite flavors\, and celebrate community\, carbs\, and pride. \nWhen: Monday\, June 23 7:30-9:30PM\nWhere: Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/pride-challah-bake/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T150000 DTSTAMP:20260403T132122 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251111T231203Z UID:163057-1750685400-1750690800@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 hbspt.forms.create({\n region: "na1"\,\n portalId: "7837587"\,\n formId: "ea4215e5-77f1-4432-8035-ff0dc7d3107c"\,\n}); URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/israel-meetup-2022-05-24-2022-11-22-2022-12-19-2022-12-26/2025-06-23/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR