First Monday each month, 7-9 pm, doors open 6:30 pm
A small, private, confidential gathering for people who identify as LGBT and are Orthodox, Ortho-curious or formerly Orthodox. It is also for parents of LGBT people who live within Orthodox communities and struggle with their child’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Co-sponsored by Eshel and JQ Baltimore.
SPECIAL LOCATION AND ACTIVITY: For June only, our monthly meet up will take place in the Bethesda area. Ride-sharing will be available from Baltimore — contact Larry at (443) 286-4096. This extra special evening will include working on a mosaic project.
JQ Baltimore is a proud partner of this year's JCC Community Block Party at the Rosenbloom Owings Mills JCC. The Sunday festival features inflatables, a photo booth, face painting, carnival games, arts and crafts, musical entertainment and more. Be sure to come visit our table while you’re enjoying the festivities – come out and #RocktheBlock2017!
Baltimore Pride 2017
June 9-18
Visit our table at the Pride Festival on Sunday, June 18, among the other tables from the IFCMD (Interfaith Fairness Coalition of Maryland). View the full calendar of events and and more information here.
Interfaith Pride Celebration
Thursday, June 15 • 7-9 pm
The Cathedral of the Incarnation, 4 E. University Pkwy, Baltimore, MD
JQ Baltimore is a proud sponsor of this interfaith gathering, whose theme this year is FREEDOM. In today’s world where our freedoms seem to be challenged on a daily basis, this is an opportunity to unite in our commitment to pursue freedom for all. Sponsored and coordinated by the IFCMD (Interfaith Fairness Coalition of Maryland.) More details here
Eshel Baltimore/DC First Family Potluck Picnic
Sunday, June 25 • 12-4 pm
Join the Eshel community for a family-friendly picnic at a park in near Columbia, MD. Bring parents, kids, friends... everyone welcome! Please bring a dairy or vegetarian dish to share at our potluck, and any sports equipment you like.
Whether you are a long-standing member of the community or new to the area, we look forward to seeing you there. To register and for more info on location, email info@eshelonline.org.
Bet Mishpachah and Tikun Leil Shabbat invite you to their co-sponsored Shavuot program, including a traditional Yom Tov/holiday service, veggie pot-luck dinner & two study sessions with cheesecake in between. Service and study sessions will be led by TLS members & Rabbi Laurie Green of Bet Mishpachah. View more details and register online here
DC Capital Pride Weekend
June 9-11
Head on down to DC for all sorts of fun ways to celebrate Capital Pride Weekend! View details here
New local Jewish newspaper Kol Habira, featured this piece about the recent Eshel Parent Retreat. Read more
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JQ Baltimore is a Program of Fusion Partnerships, Inc. which is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization --- donations to which are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
JCC Community
Baltimore Pride 2017
Eshel Baltimore/DC First Family Potluck Picnic
Erev Shavuot Service and Potluck Dinner
DC Capital Pride Weekend