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Eshel

LGBTQ+ Organization; Social Group

Orthodox (Haredi);Orthodox (Modern);Other / Not Listed

eshelonline.org

[email protected]

1-724-374-3501

60 Broad Street, Fl 24 #1547
New York, New York 10004

About

Eshel’s mission is to build LGBTQ+ inclusive Orthodox Jewish communities through community, advocacy, support and education. By engaging with the complexities of Halacha, and the richness of traditional practice, we help LGBTQ+ Orthodox individuals and families find strength and joy.

Listing Details

Organizational Policies

Benefits such as health insurance, parental leave, etc. are gender-neutral and LGBTQ+ inclusive
Has written anti-bullying policies that specifically address identity-based bullying
Has written nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policy that mentions gender identity and expression
Has written nondiscrimination and anti-harassment policy that mentions sexual orientation
All registration forms have been updated for LGBTQ+ belonging (i.e. adult 1 / 2 , parents or guardians, expansive gender options, pronouns, etc)
Strategic priority of LGBTQ+ engagement

Programming

Offers LGBTQ+ affinity spaces
Curriculum and educational materials reflect LGBTQ+ people and identities
Has regular programming on LGBTQ+ themes
Observes LGBTQ+ days of significance (such as Pride, National Coming Out Day, Transgender Day of Visibility, etc)
Speakers/presenters/scholars in residence include LGBTQ+ people

Ritual

Celebrates LGBTQ+ life cycle events
Mechitzah or prayer space is trans- and nonbinary inclusive
Our mechitzah or prayer space is inclusive of transgender men and women
Requirements for ritual wear are trans- and nonbinary inclusive

Spaces

Works with gender-expansive individuals on a case-by-case basis to assign bunking or accommodation that affirms their gender
Has all-gender bunking or overnight accommodation available

Staff & Leadership

Has working group or task force for LGBTQ+ belonging
LGBTQ+ people are represented in our senior leadership
LGBTQ+ people are represented on our board
Leadership and staff/volunteers have been trained on LGBTQ+ belonging within the past five years

National Office - Boston

1860 Washington St.
Newton, MA 02466
Phone: 617.524.9227

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