May 19, 2025 | Eshel Out Loud
For the past ten years, Eshel has been searching for shuls for LGBTQ+ Jews - individuals and families - who want to be part of a frum community. Since the founding of the Welcoming Shuls Project, I have spoken with almost 300 shuls and Rabbis. We work with large and small congregations, independent minyanim, and [more]
Mar 20, 2025 | Eshel in the News
by Yocheved Lindenbaum The aftermath of Thanksgiving dinner 2012 will remain etched in my memory forever. Our son, Asher, asked my husband and I to join him at the resolute dining room table under the crystal chandelier, the designated spot for all “important conversations.” We were expecting this sit-down, anticipating the exciting news that Asher [more]
Dec 31, 2024 | Eshel Out Loud
It’s that time of year: organizations, particularly at the end of the calendar year, will talk about making a year end gift to their work, to make an impact. But what does it mean to make an impact? Where does one even start? At Eshel we talk about making an impact in Orthodoxy, strengthening Orthodoxy [more]
Dec 23, 2024 | Eshel Out Loud
Every year, I look forward to celebrating Hannukah. In the darkest of times, the lights of the Hanukkiah and the songs of the holiday have always lifted me up and inspired me to renew my faith and hope in our people and in Hashem. This year, I have needed this light and renewal more [more]
May 13, 2024 | Eshel Out Loud
Our upcoming Celebration of Eshel is our version of a B*Mitzah party. We are celebrating all that we have accomplished so far in the past 13 years, and looking forward to our bright future. As we prepare to enter this next stage, we asked some of our friends (including our honorees) to reflect on what [more]
