Feb 17, 2026 | Eshel Out Loud
“If you will it, it is no dream.” Im tirtzu, ein zo agadah. Theodor Herzl was speaking about a homeland for the Jewish people. But as I look back on the Shabbaton I recently experienced, those words feel deeply personal to me. For many years, Eshel has been a lifeline for Orthodox parents of LGBTQ+ [more]
Jun 6, 2025 | Eshel in the News
By Joanne PalmerJune 5, 2025, 9:59 am Robin Siegel, left, talks to another parent at the retreat. (Stefanie Diamond) It’s a near-universal truth that parents want to protect their children. That overriding impulse can start even before a baby is born, and if anything, it often strengthens once children grow out of toddlerhood and dependence and [more]
May 13, 2025 | Eshel Out Loud
The journey for most Orthodox parents with a child who is LGBTQ is long and emotional. The social and mental journeys we go through can be difficult, stressful, and joyous. However the most rewarding journey many of us take is the physical trip to Pearlstone Retreat Center for the Eshel Annual Parent Retreat. What [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]
Feb 21, 2025 | Eshel in the News
By Stefanie Diamond | February 20, 2025 There’s a saying that when a child comes out of the closet, the parents go in. This isn’t always the case, but just as coming out as LGBTQ+ can be incredibly freeing, parents also need a space where they can unapologetically be themselves. For me and dozens of parents I’ve [more]
