Apr 12, 2024 | Eshel in the News
When their baby is born, most parents have dreams about how that new life will unfold. Those dreams are unrealistic — by definition, because they’re dreams — but they usually involve the glorious mastering of unavoidable conventions on the way to some high-level prize. If you’re part of a tight community — if, say, you [more]
Apr 11, 2024 | Eshel in the News
Two Calls From the Editor by Larry Gordon I received two phone calls last Friday in rather rapid succession, and the subject matters of both calls had nothing to do with each other beside the fact that they both dealt with highly sensitive and controversial matters. The first call was from a group named Eshel that deals [more]
Apr 5, 2024 | Eshel in the News
By Jillian Diamond Dr. Ann Stark (left), a Manhattan-based pediatric radiologist, and Aaron Kogut, a past Eshel board member, who lives in Manhattan, have “the talk” with Orthodox Jewish parents at Eshel’s Parent’s Retreat. (Courtesy of Eshel) Coming out as part of the LGBTQ community can be an isolating experience, and this can be especially [more]
Feb 26, 2024 | Eshel Out Loud
A critical part of Eshel’s mission is to build community for LGBTQ+ individuals and their families so that they can break isolation, grow, and thrive. We do this not just through support groups, but by coming together as a community to connect, enjoying one another’s company, and sharing experiences. It can be easy to feel [more]
Jan 29, 2024 | Eshel in the News
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