Mar 25, 2015 | Eshel in the News, Media
This article appeared in the Fall, 2014 issue of the Journal of Jewish Communal Service, Vol. 89, No. 1. It is disseminated with the permission of the publisher, the JPRO Network. Subscriptions available at JPRO.org. Download the full article, here: The Parents Are Our Future The Parents Are Our Future Orthodox Communities’ Openness to Their LGBT Members Miryam Kabakov [more]
Nov 17, 2014 | Eshel in the News
Orthodox Mom of Gay Kid writes about the experience at an Eshel Parent Group. See full blog post here. I attended an Eshel Parent get together recently. As opposed to the monthly parent phone call which I often mention on this blog, Eshel has in person groups in different parts of the country several times a year. I’ve [more]
Mar 13, 2014 | Eshel in the News
Parents, It’s OK to Be Human By Richard Dweck This weekend I was privileged to be asked to be facilitator at the National Eshel Retreat for Orthodox Jewish parents of LGBT children. I am so impressed by the courageous stories these parents shared of having an LGBT child. Many parents are afraid of reaching out for support [more]
Feb 26, 2014 | Eshel in the News
Let’s Get The Conversation Started LGBT Jews and Orthodox Communities We are a group of observant, Orthodox families from across the United States, including Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. On March 7, we will be meeting face-to-face–many for the first time–for the 2nd annual Parents’ Retreat, sponsored byEshel, an organization committed [more]
Oct 15, 2013 | Eshel in the News
My Secret, As The Father Of An LGBTQ Child — Not What You Think! Editor's Note: Eshel, an organization that advocates for an Orthodox community that is inclusive of LGBTQ Jews, offered us this piece in honor of National Coming Out Day. Eshel is launching an Orthodox Allies Roundtable. To find out more on how to be [more]
