Jul 13, 2026 | Eshel Out Loud
Who is to blame for the destruction of Judea and the razing of the Temple? Every year during the three weeks, including the nine days and the ninth of Av, we blame ourselves. The land had been promised to Abraham and his children, and with fits and starts, that promise had been fulfilled and lasted [more]
Mar 10, 2026 | Eshel Out Loud
After fifteen years of holding Eshel - its vision, its people, its future - I spent three months letting it go. Not abandoning it, but doing something that can feel almost countercultural in the nonprofit world: stepping back. No emails, no meetings, no decisions. Just rest, reflection, travel, family, and the uncomfortable gift of unstructured [more]
Oct 4, 2025 | Eshel Out Loud
While we often include Sukkot in the trio of pilgrimage festivals, Sukkot is really best understood as the last act of the high holidays. After we have examined ourselves, identified and committed to improving our shortcomings, it would be too easy for us to slip back into old habits as soon as we returned to [more]
Jan 6, 2025 | Eshel Out Loud
As the new calendar year begins, Eshel’s staff members are taking stock of what lies ahead in the new year, both for Eshel and ourselves. While we’ll be sharing some of Eshel’s big plans for the future later, here’s a glimpse into our personal aspirations for the year. These goals help us to dream big, [more]
May 28, 2024 | Eshel Out Loud
In just a few days it will be June, which means it is time to celebrate how far the LGBTQ community has come, band together as a community for more progress on the way, and reflect on what it all means to us. These journaling prompts are meant to guide you to contemplate what pride [more]
