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SUMMARY:Eshel Across America
DESCRIPTION:Why Parshat Vayera? \nOn Shabbat Vayera\, we read in the Torah “[Avraham] planted an eshel at Beer-sheba\, and invoked there the name of Hashem\, the Everlasting/Universal God.” (Genesis 21:33) \nוַיִּטַּע אֶשֶׁל בִּבְאֵר שָׁבַע וַיִּקְרָא־שָׁם בְּשֵׁם יְהֹוָה אֵל עוֹלָם׃ \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What is an eshel? \nThe Talmud identifies the eshel as a tamarisk tree\, a flowering tree that provides shade and shelter in the desert. In welcoming strangers to their home\, Avraham and Sarah allowed them to experience the Divine. Understanding God’s nature of אֵל עוֹלָם\, God of the entire world\, requires that we extend our welcome to outsiders. \nReish Lakish says that Avraham did not just stop at one tree\, but rather planted a whole orchard\, a Pardes\, with all sorts of sweet things in it. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				What is Eshel\, the organization? \nEshel supports LGBTQ Jews by opening hearts\, minds\, and doors in Orthodox Jewish communities so that all can experience the sweet things it has to offer. In doing so\, we are continuing the work of Avraham and Sarah in making our tent bigger\, accessible\, and welcoming to all. \nEshel’s mission is to create community for Orthodox lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, and transgender individuals\, and their families. Eshel envisions a world where Orthodox LGBTQ individuals can live out their lives in the Orthodox communities of their choice. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				On Shabbat VaYera every year\, Eshel sponsors Eshel Across North America to encourage Jewish communities across the Americas to support their LGBTQ+ members. Everyone is invited to participate. Get involved this year: \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				EAA for LGBTQ+ People: \nOn Shabbat Vayera\, the LGBTQ Jewish community will come together over shabbat dinner\, and engage in conversations about inclusion and welcoming. Sign up to join a meal near you! \nEAA for Parents and Allies: \nWe want to bring the conversation about welcoming and including all\, and especially the LGBTQ+ community\, to every Shabbat table. Sign up to receive our discussion guide to share with your Shabbat guests.   \nEAA for Rabbis: \nOn Shabbat Vayera\, we want shuls to share the message of inclusion. Browse/sign up to receive our resources for Rabbis for ways to speak about hachnasat orchim for Parshat Vayera.  \nIf you are not a Rabbi\, email us if you’d like to help get your Rabbi involved. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Browse meals below! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				   Danielle  is hosting   Eshel Across America: WaHi\n    Friday\, November 11   6:00pm ET  Event Details  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				   Ruby  is hosting   Eshel Across America (Qweens Style)\n    Friday\, November 11   3:30pm ET  Event Details   \n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				   יפא  is hosting   Eshel Across America: Flatbush\, Brooklyn\n    Friday\, November 11   6:30pm ET  Event Details  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				   Sara  is hosting   Eshel Across America: Lakeview\n    Friday\, November 11   6:00pm CT  Event Details  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				   Caleb  is hosting   Eshel Across America: Berkeley\, CA\n    Friday\, November 11   7:00pm PT  Event Details  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				   Mattan  is hosting   Eshel Across America: Upper West Side\, Manhattan\n    Friday\, November 11   6:30pm ET  Event Details  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				   Monica  is hosting   Eshel Across America--East Village!!\n    Friday\, November 11   7:00pm ET  Event Details  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				   Jonathan  is hosting   Eshel Camberville Shabbos Dinner\n    Friday\, November 11   7:00pm PT  Event Details
URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/eshel-across-america-2022/
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