Oct 11, 2013 | Eshel in the News, Featured Articles
By Anonymous 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 an Orthodox ally click here. I am a Modern [more]
Apr 12, 2013 | Eshel in the News
Tough Love is Needed In response to Eshel’s retreat for Orthodox parents of LGBT people, Brian Camenker wrote this letter to the editor of Boston’s Jewish Advocate. A response by Rabbi Zev Farber appeared two weeks later. See full article.
Mar 20, 2013 | Eshel in the News
Retreat set for parents of LGBT Jews: Event was inspired by local mother’s request When Shabbat begins on April 26, Orthodox parents and adult relatives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) children will gather for a retreat to discuss their own concerns and challenges, and to formulate strategies for full inclusion of those children [more]
Mar 14, 2013 | Eshel in the News
Orthodox Parents of LGBT Children Navigate Their Own Coming Out Process A weekend retreat inspires advocacy for gay Orthodox Jews and creates a support network for families in religious communities It was telling that Eshel—the national organization offering community and programming for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Jews and their families in Orthodox communities—held its second [more]
