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;VALUE=DATE:20240112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240115 DTSTAMP:20260429T085101 CREATED:20231110T220204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T132331Z UID:154011-1705017600-1705276799@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:Eshel National Retreat 2024 DESCRIPTION:Friday January 12 – Sunday January 14\nIsabella Freedman \nFalls Village\, CT\n \n Register Now\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 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Top Hats\, Tichels\, and Tiaras: The Many Hats We Wear\nJoin us in celebrating the beauty and diversity of our Eshel community. We all wear different hats in different areas of our lives. We are large – we contain multitudes. We are children\, parents\, grandparents\, siblings\, partners\, friends. We are students\, professionals\, retirees\, creatives\, entrepreneurs\, explorers. We come from communities that are modern Orthodox\, Haredi\, Chassidic\, traditional\, Ashkenazi\, Sephardi. Our genders and sexual identities span every inch of the rainbow. In many aspects of our lives\, we promote or downplay certain aspects of who we are. This weekend\, we will explore and embrace the many different sides of ourselves. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eshel is like coming home\, only better. Meeting new and old friends\, in a natural setting\, with interesting programming – its something I look forward to all year long. \n Sheindy\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n I came to appreciate that there are so many in our Jewish community who want to feel accepted and valued – and that our Jewish community institutions and organizations sometimes don’t provide that … Eshel\, and a retreat like this\, plays an important role in addressing an issue that often flies under the radar. \n Keith Krivitzky\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This was my first ever LGBT event and I felt washed over with love and tenderness. I felt really seen. \n Anonymous\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is this retreat for me?What happens at the retreat?What does the Isabella Freedman Retreat Center offer?How do I get there?Is there financial aid available?\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wherever you are on your journey\, whether you are questioning\, closeted\, or looking for community: this is the place for you. We strive to make this a judgement-free space for learning and personal growth. We only ask that each attendee agree to respect other participants’ feelings and attitudes. Each person is on their own journey\, which includes many detours\, twists\, and turns. Come with an open mind and remember that everyone’s path is unique. \nQueer or LGBTQ+ adults and families are welcome. Children’s programming will be provided throughout many parts of the retreat. \nWe all have our own unique Jewish journeys. This is a space for those who are committed to or see themselves in communities of traditional Jewish observance. We welcome participants of all backgrounds\, including Modern Orthodox\, Yeshivish\, Chassidic\, Sephardi\, traditional\, formerly Orthodox\, and Ortho-curious. \nWe take confidentiality very seriously. All participants must agree and sign Eshel’s confidentiality policy. Retreat attendees may not disclose the identity of anyone else without explicit permission. Participants can only share what they hear at the retreat with an individual’s permission. \n \n \n \n \n \n At our national retreat\, the largest annual gathering of LGBTQ+ Orthodox Jews\, we spend Shabbat getting to know each other\, davening\, learning\, singing\, shmoozing\, and relaxing. On Saturday night\, we let loose and have fun together! Sunday provides more opportunities to learn together\, including some unique activities. Past offerings have included text studies such as “Leviticus through the Looking Glass\,” “Gender Transformations in Rabbininc Literature\,” as well as safrut\, rainbow candle making\, and “Sensuality and the Sacred in 1900 Queer Jewish Writing.” Throughout the retreat\, you’ll be part of a small chaburah group to discuss and process each step of the journey. \nWe welcome proposals for sessions from participants. Contact info@eshelonline.org for more information. \n \n \n \n \n \n \nBeautiful indoor and outdoor gathering spaces\nDelicious\, sustainable\, and glatt kosher food under supervision of the Hartford Kashrut Commission\nShomer Shabbat environment in beautiful surroundings\nA commitment to sustainability through energy efficiency\, food justice\, animal welfare\, and supporting healthy ecosystems\nConveniently located within 2.5 hours of New York and Boston\nA shuttle service from the nearest Metro North station\nLearn more about the facilities\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Participants are responsible for transportation to and from the retreat. Isabella Freedman retreat center is located about a 2.5 hour drive from New York\, a 3.5 hour drive from Boston\, or just over an hour from Hartford. We offer a shuttle service from the Wassaic Metro North station to and from Isabella Freedman for $35 each way. \n \n \n \n \n \n We are able to provide flexible payment plans to all retreat attendees – email sara@eshelonline.org to request a weekly or monthly payment plan. \nFor some\, attending the National Retreat may require some sacrifice – choosing to cut back on other discretionary spending such as going out to dinner\, buying coffee\, or paying for entertainment. We believe the transformative experience of the national retreat is worthwhile. For others\, attending the cost of attending the National Retreat may present a hardship if it would make it difficult to put food on the table\, pay rent\, or pay for transportation to work. If attending the national retreat would present a hardship for you\, you may be eligible to receive financial aid. \nIf you are interested in financial aid to attend the retreat\, please fill out our application form to help us better understand your needs. The deadline to apply for financial aid is December 4. You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been received – please reach out to us if you don’t get a confirmation email. Financial aid decisions will be emailed out on a rolling basis. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Registration for the National Retreat is now closed. Please contact sara@eshelonline.org for information about joining the waitlist. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/eshel-national-retreat-2024/2024-01-12/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240116T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T085101 CREATED:20230927T021106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T211952Z UID:153377-1705435200-1705438800@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-2024-01-09/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/11.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240117T130000 DTSTAMP:20260429T085101 CREATED:20220412T230234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T195231Z UID:152285-1705494600-1705496400@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/ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR