Mar 14, 2017 | Eshel Out Loud
by: Rabbi Haim Ovadia Today I would like to address a question presented to me by many orthodox parents, but first, a brief introduction. It seems that the phrase dreaded by most parents is: Mom, Dad, there's something I need to tell you. Over the years, I have counseled many parents, and have been very [more]
Jun 8, 2016 | Eshel Out Loud
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text] It's about 7:45 pm on Friday. I'm feeling some pressure about tonight’s dinner, like I don't need Eshel anymore. Like I could be doing something more interesting, or convenient. Or that I should be. When I arrive at the Sixth Street Community Synagogue, there's a small handwritten sign on the gate outside. "Welcome [more]
Apr 7, 2016 | Eshel in the News, Featured Articles
04/05/16 Hannah Dreyfus Staff Writer Emotional support is a hallmark of Eshel retreats. Courtesy of Eshel. A pioneering survey of Orthodox parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender children released last week found that many families remain closeted in their communities because of disapproval from rabbis or other community leaders. Of the over 100 [more]
Apr 20, 2015 | Eshel in the News, Media
Retreat for Orthodox Parents of LGBT Children [See full article] To whom can Orthodox Jewish parents turn when their child tells them they are LGBT? They can join parents and adult relatives of LGBT children from around the U.S. who will gather for Eshel’s 3rd annual retreat. The April 17-19 weekend program at Capital Retreat Center [more]
Apr 20, 2015 | Eshel in the News, Media
‘Oy vey, my child is gay’ Orthodox parents seek shared connection in upcoming retreat [See full article] Eshel, a group that works to bridge the divide that often separates lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Jews from their Orthodox communities, is holding its third annual retreat for Orthodox parents of those LGBT Jews next month. Although [more]
