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:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T210000 DTSTAMP:20260912T055719 CREATED:20260819T185054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T125732Z UID:166724-1789410600-1789419600@www.eshelonline.org SUMMARY:NYC LGBTQ+ Tzom Gedaliah Meditation and Break-Fast (in partnership with Or Halev) DESCRIPTION:We are so excited to be kicking off Fall 2026 programming with a special Tzom Gedaliah break-fast event\, in partnership with Jewish mindfulness organization Or Halev. Join us for a special meditation session\, led by Ben Bernstein\, to ease us intentionally out of the fast as we contemplate the aseret yemei teshuvah. Afterward\, we will enjoy a breakfast-for-dinner break-fast! \n6:45pm – Meditation begins \n7:40pm – Fast ends\, break-fast begins \nAbout Or Halev \nOr HaLev is a Jewish path to a more vibrant\, whole and awakened life through mindfulness and innovative Jewish practice. \nOr HaLev offers silent retreats in Israel and the US\, online courses\, weekly sits\, and now local programs via the new Or HaLev Brooklyn Hub. Join for weekly meditation sits\, mini retreats\, and more: https://bit.ly/OHLBK. \nAbout the TeacherBen Bernstein teaches movement and mindfulness\, helping others connect more deeply with their bodies\, hearts\, and minds. He has studied and practiced meditation through a Jewish lens for over a decade\, most recently as a graduate of Or HaLev’s Gates of Awareness teacher training. He also studied anatomy and the Pilates method at the Kane School of Core Integration. Ben teaches at and manages a mindful movement studio in Manhattan. In his home Jewish community of central Brooklyn\, Ben teaches at Or HaLev’s Brooklyn hub and is the kiddush czar of the lay-led Minyan Atara. He lives with his husband\, Eugene\, and their dog\, Nala. \nThis event is 21+ and free. URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/tzom-gedaliah-meditation-and-break-fast/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260914T210000 DTSTAMP:20260912T055719 CREATED:20230926T162921Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T132122Z UID:159677-1789416000-1789419600@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-2-2024-01-01/2026-09-14/ 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:20260915T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260915T221500 DTSTAMP:20260912T055719 CREATED:20200218T173239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T151221Z UID:166089-1789506000-1789510500@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 9:00 PM ET | 8:00 PM CT | 6:00PM PT \nWhere: For notifications and sign-in information\, register 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: "6ca61860-78dd-47f7-a76e-f2e92710596e"\n }); URL:https://www.eshelonline.org/event/womens-lgbtq-support-group-2025-09-11/2026-09-15/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-7.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000 DTSTAMP:20260912T055719 CREATED:20200518T143444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T192714Z UID:159793-1789560000-1789563600@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/2026-09-16/ 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:20260917T210000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T223000 DTSTAMP:20260912T055719 CREATED:20201104T174130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201104T174130Z UID:159795-1789678800-1789684200@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 hbspt.forms.create({\n region: "na1"\,\n portalId: "7837587"\,\n formId: "06788482-da42-42a1-85fd-6f4ad59ae92d"\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/2026-09-17/ CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.eshelonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Eshel-Support-groups-and-meetups-15.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR