BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//A Wider Bridge - ECPv6.15.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://awiderbridge.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for A Wider Bridge REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20250101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20250309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20251102T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260302T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260302T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172759 CREATED:20250827T172401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T172401Z UID:10000085-1772438400-1772463600@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World DESCRIPTION:A Monthly Study Series \nPoverty. Climate change. Racial justice. LGBTQ+ inclusion. Human rights. Tikkun Olam.\nWhat does Judaism teach us about creating a just society? \nThroughout this year\, join us to take a monthly\, one-hour “study break” to learn about an aspect of social justice in Jewish texts. \nSpeaking Up to Power: Learn From Esther with Rabbi Laura Rappaport\nMarch 2 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT \nSign up \n \nThis program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash\, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge\, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy\, Central Synagogue\, Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock\, Arkansas\, Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing\, Michigan\, Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley\, Keshet\, Kirva Institute\, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains\, New Jersey\, and Tzedek Box. \nThis program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.\nFree and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/social-justice-in-our-texts-jewish-wisdom-for-building-a-better-world-7/ CATEGORIES:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-Rabbi-Laura-Rappaport.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260202T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172759 CREATED:20250827T170937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T172030Z UID:10000083-1770019200-1770044400@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World DESCRIPTION:A Monthly Study Series \nPoverty. Climate change. Racial justice. LGBTQ+ inclusion. Human rights. Tikkun Olam.\nWhat does Judaism teach us about creating a just society? \nThroughout this year\, join us to take a monthly\, one-hour “study break” to learn about an aspect of social justice in Jewish texts. \nJewish Responses to Climate Change with Rabbi Glenn Jacob\nFebruary 2 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT \nSign up \n \nThis program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash\, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge\, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy\, Central Synagogue\, Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock\, Arkansas\, Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing\, Michigan\, Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley\, Keshet\, Kirva Institute\, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains\, New Jersey\, and Tzedek Box. \nThis program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.\nFree and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/social-justice-in-our-texts-jewish-wisdom-for-building-a-better-world-5/ CATEGORIES:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-Rabbi-Glenn-Jacob.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260112T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260112T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172759 CREATED:20250827T171505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T171505Z UID:10000084-1768204800-1768230000@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World DESCRIPTION:A Monthly Study Series \nPoverty. Climate change. Racial justice. LGBTQ+ inclusion. Human rights. Tikkun Olam.\nWhat does Judaism teach us about creating a just society? \nThroughout this year\, join us to take a monthly\, one-hour “study break” to learn about an aspect of social justice in Jewish texts. \nThe Torah of Reparations with Jordan Berg Power\nJanuary 12 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT \nSign up \n \nThis program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash\, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge\, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy\, Central Synagogue\, Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock\, Arkansas\, Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing\, Michigan\, Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley\, Keshet\, Kirva Institute\, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains\, New Jersey\, and Tzedek Box. \nThis program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.\nFree and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/social-justice-in-our-texts-jewish-wisdom-for-building-a-better-world-6/ CATEGORIES:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-Jordan-Berg-Powers.png LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251219T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251219T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20250929T204039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T144848Z UID:10000106-1766149200-1766152800@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Jewish LGBTQ Health Providers Coping with Antisemitism Support Group DESCRIPTION:A Wider Bridge and Queers Against Antisemitism and Gesher Campus Care invite Jewish LGBTQ Health Care Providers to an Antisemitism LGBTQ+ Support group\, providing a special safe space for our LGBTQ health care providers (therapists\, social workers\, doctors\, nurses) to share\, contemplate and support each other during these times where antisemitism is raging even within our own LGBTQ+ community. If you have experienced antisemitism in your practice either by colleagues and/or patients or in the workplace or are concerned about it in these times this is a group to gain strength and process together. This is not a group therapy session. This program is sponsored by a grant from UJA/NY. \nRegistration is limited. This is a 6 session closed group. You must commit to the 6 sessions. Starting on Friday afternoons beginning in November. (Nov. 7\, 14\, 21 Dec. 5\, 12\, 19) at 1 pm ET. It will be co-facilitated by Dr. Jessica Zmood\, Psy.D and Rabbi Denise L. Eger\, D.D.\, PCC \nRegister Here \nAbout Jessica Zmood\, Psy.D.\nDr. Zmood is a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist working in private practice in Manhattan since 2010. After receiving a B.A. in English Literature & Spanish at Washington University in St. Louis\, Dr. Zmood volunteered at the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services\, while pursuing a post-baccalaureate in Psychology from Baruch College. Jessica earned her Masters and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in Bronx\, NY. \nAbout Rabbi Denise L. Eger\, D.D.\, PCC\nRabbi Denise L. Eger is an international Jewish leader\, author\, speaker\, and activist\, known as the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the first woman to lead the Southern California Board of Rabbis. Founding Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood\, she is the author or editor of 7 Principles for Living Bravely\, Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells\, and Gender & Religious Leadership: Women Rabbis\, Pastors\, and Ministers\, and has contributed to numerous other works. Named one of the most influential Jews by The Forward and the #1 LGBT Clergy Person by The Huffington Post\, she is also a PCC-accredited executive coach who works with clergy\, nonprofit leaders\, and organizations. Rabbi Eger lives in Austin\, Texas\, with her wife\, Rabbi Dr. Eleanor Steinman\, and together they are proud parents and grandparents. URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/jewish-lgbtq-health-providers-coping-with-antisemitism-support-group/2025-12-19/ CATEGORIES:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-mental-health-specialists-support-group.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251215T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20251211T171833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T200441Z UID:10000121-1765825200-1765836000@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Ignite the Night [New York] DESCRIPTION:A Wider Bridge and Queers Against Antisemitism joins together with Eshel\, JQY\, UJA/NY\, Sephardic Mizrahi Q Network\, Shalom Dykes\, Marlene Meyerson JCC\, and Keshet for the Annual LGBTQ+ Chanukah Party! Celebrate Night Two of the Festival of Lights with the LGBTQ+ Jewish community of NYC! Enjoy a dairy dinner–complete with latkes\, sufganiyot\, and chocolate gelt–a wine bar\, and DJ! We will eat\, drink\, dance\, and have a special candle lighting ceremony. Let’s ignite the night together! \nDate: December 15\, 2025\nTime: 7-10pm (volunteer shifts begin at 5pm) \nThe JCC facilities are elevator and ramp accessible. If you have additional access needs or questions\, email info@eshelonline.org. \nAt the door – $40 \nRegular Ticket – $36 \nStudent Ticket – $18 \nA limited number of comped tickets will be offered to volunteers. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and expectations\, please contact info@eshelonline.org. \nSign Up \n  URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/chanukah-party-new-york/ CATEGORIES:New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/Chanukah-Party-2025-e1765473405125.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20250929T204039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T144848Z UID:10000105-1765544400-1765548000@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Jewish LGBTQ Health Providers Coping with Antisemitism Support Group DESCRIPTION:A Wider Bridge and Queers Against Antisemitism and Gesher Campus Care invite Jewish LGBTQ Health Care Providers to an Antisemitism LGBTQ+ Support group\, providing a special safe space for our LGBTQ health care providers (therapists\, social workers\, doctors\, nurses) to share\, contemplate and support each other during these times where antisemitism is raging even within our own LGBTQ+ community. If you have experienced antisemitism in your practice either by colleagues and/or patients or in the workplace or are concerned about it in these times this is a group to gain strength and process together. This is not a group therapy session. This program is sponsored by a grant from UJA/NY. \nRegistration is limited. This is a 6 session closed group. You must commit to the 6 sessions. Starting on Friday afternoons beginning in November. (Nov. 7\, 14\, 21 Dec. 5\, 12\, 19) at 1 pm ET. It will be co-facilitated by Dr. Jessica Zmood\, Psy.D and Rabbi Denise L. Eger\, D.D.\, PCC \nRegister Here \nAbout Jessica Zmood\, Psy.D.\nDr. Zmood is a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist working in private practice in Manhattan since 2010. After receiving a B.A. in English Literature & Spanish at Washington University in St. Louis\, Dr. Zmood volunteered at the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services\, while pursuing a post-baccalaureate in Psychology from Baruch College. Jessica earned her Masters and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in Bronx\, NY. \nAbout Rabbi Denise L. Eger\, D.D.\, PCC\nRabbi Denise L. Eger is an international Jewish leader\, author\, speaker\, and activist\, known as the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the first woman to lead the Southern California Board of Rabbis. Founding Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood\, she is the author or editor of 7 Principles for Living Bravely\, Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells\, and Gender & Religious Leadership: Women Rabbis\, Pastors\, and Ministers\, and has contributed to numerous other works. Named one of the most influential Jews by The Forward and the #1 LGBT Clergy Person by The Huffington Post\, she is also a PCC-accredited executive coach who works with clergy\, nonprofit leaders\, and organizations. Rabbi Eger lives in Austin\, Texas\, with her wife\, Rabbi Dr. Eleanor Steinman\, and together they are proud parents and grandparents. URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/jewish-lgbtq-health-providers-coping-with-antisemitism-support-group/2025-12-12/ CATEGORIES:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-mental-health-specialists-support-group.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251211T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20251201T134437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T181647Z UID:10000118-1765479600-1765486800@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Chanukah Nosh DESCRIPTION:We’re gathering together the LGBTQ+ community and allies for a nosh to celebrate Chanukah at a beloved Berkeley restaurant. This event is sponsored by Queers Against Antisemitism\, a program by A Wider Bridge. Let’s celebrate queer joy\, Jewish pride\, and resilience. \nWe’ll provide latkes and other delicious eats. Drinks and more food will be available for purchase. The address will be shared before the event to all those registered. \nThis free event has limited capacity: Please only register if you will commit to attend. If your plans change\, please cancel your registration by emailing bayareaqaa@awiderbridge.org. Thank you!  \nFill out my LGL Form! URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/lgbtq-chanukah-nosh/ CATEGORIES:San Francisco,West Coast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/Rainbow-Menorah-1-e1764596459738.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251208T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251208T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20250827T140518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T140518Z UID:10000082-1765180800-1765206000@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World DESCRIPTION:A Monthly Study Series \nPoverty. Climate change. Racial justice. LGBTQ+ inclusion. Human rights. Tikkun Olam.\nWhat does Judaism teach us about creating a just society? \nThroughout this year\, join us to take a monthly\, one-hour “study break” to learn about an aspect of social justice in Jewish texts. \nRepairing the World: Tikkun Olam as a Mystical Praxis with Rabbi Leiah Moser\nDecember 8 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT \nSign up \n \nThis program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash\, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge\, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy\, Central Synagogue\, Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock\, Arkansas\, Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing\, Michigan\, Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley\, Keshet\, Kirva Institute\, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains\, New Jersey\, and Tzedek Box. \nThis program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.\nFree and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/social-justice-in-our-texts-jewish-wisdom-for-building-a-better-world-4/ CATEGORIES:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-Rabbi-Leiah-Moser.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251205T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251205T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20250929T204039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T144848Z UID:10000104-1764939600-1764943200@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Jewish LGBTQ Health Providers Coping with Antisemitism Support Group DESCRIPTION:A Wider Bridge and Queers Against Antisemitism and Gesher Campus Care invite Jewish LGBTQ Health Care Providers to an Antisemitism LGBTQ+ Support group\, providing a special safe space for our LGBTQ health care providers (therapists\, social workers\, doctors\, nurses) to share\, contemplate and support each other during these times where antisemitism is raging even within our own LGBTQ+ community. If you have experienced antisemitism in your practice either by colleagues and/or patients or in the workplace or are concerned about it in these times this is a group to gain strength and process together. This is not a group therapy session. This program is sponsored by a grant from UJA/NY. \nRegistration is limited. This is a 6 session closed group. You must commit to the 6 sessions. Starting on Friday afternoons beginning in November. (Nov. 7\, 14\, 21 Dec. 5\, 12\, 19) at 1 pm ET. It will be co-facilitated by Dr. Jessica Zmood\, Psy.D and Rabbi Denise L. Eger\, D.D.\, PCC \nRegister Here \nAbout Jessica Zmood\, Psy.D.\nDr. Zmood is a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist working in private practice in Manhattan since 2010. After receiving a B.A. in English Literature & Spanish at Washington University in St. Louis\, Dr. Zmood volunteered at the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services\, while pursuing a post-baccalaureate in Psychology from Baruch College. Jessica earned her Masters and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in Bronx\, NY. \nAbout Rabbi Denise L. Eger\, D.D.\, PCC\nRabbi Denise L. Eger is an international Jewish leader\, author\, speaker\, and activist\, known as the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the first woman to lead the Southern California Board of Rabbis. Founding Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood\, she is the author or editor of 7 Principles for Living Bravely\, Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells\, and Gender & Religious Leadership: Women Rabbis\, Pastors\, and Ministers\, and has contributed to numerous other works. Named one of the most influential Jews by The Forward and the #1 LGBT Clergy Person by The Huffington Post\, she is also a PCC-accredited executive coach who works with clergy\, nonprofit leaders\, and organizations. Rabbi Eger lives in Austin\, Texas\, with her wife\, Rabbi Dr. Eleanor Steinman\, and together they are proud parents and grandparents. URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/jewish-lgbtq-health-providers-coping-with-antisemitism-support-group/2025-12-05/ CATEGORIES:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-mental-health-specialists-support-group.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251121T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251121T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20250929T204039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T144848Z UID:10000103-1763730000-1763733600@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Jewish LGBTQ Health Providers Coping with Antisemitism Support Group DESCRIPTION:A Wider Bridge and Queers Against Antisemitism and Gesher Campus Care invite Jewish LGBTQ Health Care Providers to an Antisemitism LGBTQ+ Support group\, providing a special safe space for our LGBTQ health care providers (therapists\, social workers\, doctors\, nurses) to share\, contemplate and support each other during these times where antisemitism is raging even within our own LGBTQ+ community. If you have experienced antisemitism in your practice either by colleagues and/or patients or in the workplace or are concerned about it in these times this is a group to gain strength and process together. This is not a group therapy session. This program is sponsored by a grant from UJA/NY. \nRegistration is limited. This is a 6 session closed group. You must commit to the 6 sessions. Starting on Friday afternoons beginning in November. (Nov. 7\, 14\, 21 Dec. 5\, 12\, 19) at 1 pm ET. It will be co-facilitated by Dr. Jessica Zmood\, Psy.D and Rabbi Denise L. Eger\, D.D.\, PCC \nRegister Here \nAbout Jessica Zmood\, Psy.D.\nDr. Zmood is a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist working in private practice in Manhattan since 2010. After receiving a B.A. in English Literature & Spanish at Washington University in St. Louis\, Dr. Zmood volunteered at the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services\, while pursuing a post-baccalaureate in Psychology from Baruch College. Jessica earned her Masters and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in Bronx\, NY. \nAbout Rabbi Denise L. Eger\, D.D.\, PCC\nRabbi Denise L. Eger is an international Jewish leader\, author\, speaker\, and activist\, known as the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the first woman to lead the Southern California Board of Rabbis. Founding Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood\, she is the author or editor of 7 Principles for Living Bravely\, Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells\, and Gender & Religious Leadership: Women Rabbis\, Pastors\, and Ministers\, and has contributed to numerous other works. Named one of the most influential Jews by The Forward and the #1 LGBT Clergy Person by The Huffington Post\, she is also a PCC-accredited executive coach who works with clergy\, nonprofit leaders\, and organizations. Rabbi Eger lives in Austin\, Texas\, with her wife\, Rabbi Dr. Eleanor Steinman\, and together they are proud parents and grandparents. URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/jewish-lgbtq-health-providers-coping-with-antisemitism-support-group/2025-11-21/ CATEGORIES:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-mental-health-specialists-support-group.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251117T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251117T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20250826T222751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250826T222751Z UID:10000080-1763366400-1763391600@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World DESCRIPTION:A Monthly Study Series \nPoverty. Climate change. Racial justice. LGBTQ+ inclusion. Human rights. Tikkun Olam.\nWhat does Judaism teach us about creating a just society? \nThroughout this year\, join us to take a monthly\, one-hour “study break” to learn about an aspect of social justice in Jewish texts. \nBodily Autonomy & Reproductive Rights with Rabbi Cookie Lea Olshien\nNovember 17 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT \nSign up \n \nThis program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash\, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge\, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy\, Central Synagogue\, Congregation B’nai Israel in Little Rock\, Arkansas\, Congregation Shaarey Zedek in East Lansing\, Michigan\, Congregation Shir Chadash of the Hudson Valley\, Keshet\, Kirva Institute\, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains\, New Jersey\, and Tzedek Box. \nThis program is part of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.\nFree and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/social-justice-in-our-texts-jewish-wisdom-for-building-a-better-world-2/ CATEGORIES:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/featured-Rabbi-Cookie-Lea-Olshien.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251114T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251114T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20250929T204039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T144848Z UID:10000102-1763125200-1763128800@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Jewish LGBTQ Health Providers Coping with Antisemitism Support Group DESCRIPTION:A Wider Bridge and Queers Against Antisemitism and Gesher Campus Care invite Jewish LGBTQ Health Care Providers to an Antisemitism LGBTQ+ Support group\, providing a special safe space for our LGBTQ health care providers (therapists\, social workers\, doctors\, nurses) to share\, contemplate and support each other during these times where antisemitism is raging even within our own LGBTQ+ community. If you have experienced antisemitism in your practice either by colleagues and/or patients or in the workplace or are concerned about it in these times this is a group to gain strength and process together. This is not a group therapy session. This program is sponsored by a grant from UJA/NY. \nRegistration is limited. This is a 6 session closed group. You must commit to the 6 sessions. Starting on Friday afternoons beginning in November. (Nov. 7\, 14\, 21 Dec. 5\, 12\, 19) at 1 pm ET. It will be co-facilitated by Dr. Jessica Zmood\, Psy.D and Rabbi Denise L. Eger\, D.D.\, PCC \nRegister Here \nAbout Jessica Zmood\, Psy.D.\nDr. Zmood is a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist working in private practice in Manhattan since 2010. After receiving a B.A. in English Literature & Spanish at Washington University in St. Louis\, Dr. Zmood volunteered at the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services\, while pursuing a post-baccalaureate in Psychology from Baruch College. Jessica earned her Masters and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in Bronx\, NY. \nAbout Rabbi Denise L. Eger\, D.D.\, PCC\nRabbi Denise L. Eger is an international Jewish leader\, author\, speaker\, and activist\, known as the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the first woman to lead the Southern California Board of Rabbis. Founding Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood\, she is the author or editor of 7 Principles for Living Bravely\, Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells\, and Gender & Religious Leadership: Women Rabbis\, Pastors\, and Ministers\, and has contributed to numerous other works. Named one of the most influential Jews by The Forward and the #1 LGBT Clergy Person by The Huffington Post\, she is also a PCC-accredited executive coach who works with clergy\, nonprofit leaders\, and organizations. Rabbi Eger lives in Austin\, Texas\, with her wife\, Rabbi Dr. Eleanor Steinman\, and together they are proud parents and grandparents. URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/jewish-lgbtq-health-providers-coping-with-antisemitism-support-group/2025-11-14/ CATEGORIES:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-mental-health-specialists-support-group.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251113T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20251106T141044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T141437Z UID:10000114-1763058600-1763065800@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:The Aguda: Navigating the Complexities of Queer Life in Israel Today DESCRIPTION:An evening with two remarkable LGBTQ leaders from Israel\, Yael Sinai Biblash and Imry Zagury\, in conversation with Rabbi Noah Westreich. \n2025 marks 50 years since the founding of The Aguda\, the leading LGBTQ advocacy and policy organization in Israel. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation with their leaders\, CEO Yael Sinai Biblash\, and Deputy CEO for Strategy and Partnerships\, Imry Zagury. Hear them share about their activism\, the challenges of supporting LGBTQ people from Arab society\, Palestinian asylum seekers during wartime\, and the impact of October 7 on queer life and inclusive policy in Israel. They’ll tell how they turned a homophobic remark by the police commissioner into cooperation with the LGBTQ community\, helping solve violent attacks against gay men – and how they continue fighting for equality in a country whose politics keep shifting right. \nIt’s a rare chance to hear their personal stories\, ask questions\, and get an insider’s view of a community in Israeli society. \n6:30pm-7pm: Light Dinner\n7pm-8:30pm: Discussion with Q&A \nRegister here \nAbout The Aguda\nFounded in 1975\, The Aguda is Israel’s national LGBTQ+ organization\, celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The Aguda coordinates the entire LGBTQ+ field in Israel: convening a coalition of 20 LGBTQ+ organizations\, leading nationwide campaigns\, advancing policy and legislation\, and mobilizing protests that protect and expand equality. \nClick here to read The J.’s article on The Aguda and their upcoming visit to the Bay. \n  URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/the-aguda-navigating-the-complexities-of-queer-life-in-israel-today/ CATEGORIES:San Francisco,West Coast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/Israel-Pride-by-NPR-e1762437836353.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251110T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20251106T132224Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T132236Z UID:10000113-1762801200-1762808400@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Post-Election Meet Up DESCRIPTION:Join us Monday\, November 10\, for a night of drinks\, light bites\, and connection. Mingle with friends and new acquaintances. \nFill out my LGL Form! URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/post-election-meet-up/ CATEGORIES:East Coast,New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/QAA-NYC-Nov-copy-1-e1762375369362.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251109T090000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20250824T184429Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T130740Z UID:10000078-1762678800-1762707600@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Pride for Israel [Los Angeles] DESCRIPTION: URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/pride-for-israel-los-angeles/ CATEGORIES:West Coast ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-pride-for-israel-event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251107T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251107T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20250929T204039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T144848Z UID:10000101-1762520400-1762524000@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Jewish LGBTQ Health Providers Coping with Antisemitism Support Group DESCRIPTION:A Wider Bridge and Queers Against Antisemitism and Gesher Campus Care invite Jewish LGBTQ Health Care Providers to an Antisemitism LGBTQ+ Support group\, providing a special safe space for our LGBTQ health care providers (therapists\, social workers\, doctors\, nurses) to share\, contemplate and support each other during these times where antisemitism is raging even within our own LGBTQ+ community. If you have experienced antisemitism in your practice either by colleagues and/or patients or in the workplace or are concerned about it in these times this is a group to gain strength and process together. This is not a group therapy session. This program is sponsored by a grant from UJA/NY. \nRegistration is limited. This is a 6 session closed group. You must commit to the 6 sessions. Starting on Friday afternoons beginning in November. (Nov. 7\, 14\, 21 Dec. 5\, 12\, 19) at 1 pm ET. It will be co-facilitated by Dr. Jessica Zmood\, Psy.D and Rabbi Denise L. Eger\, D.D.\, PCC \nRegister Here \nAbout Jessica Zmood\, Psy.D.\nDr. Zmood is a New York State Licensed Clinical Psychologist working in private practice in Manhattan since 2010. After receiving a B.A. in English Literature & Spanish at Washington University in St. Louis\, Dr. Zmood volunteered at the Jewish Board of Family and Children’s Services\, while pursuing a post-baccalaureate in Psychology from Baruch College. Jessica earned her Masters and Doctoral degrees in Clinical Psychology from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology in Bronx\, NY. \nAbout Rabbi Denise L. Eger\, D.D.\, PCC\nRabbi Denise L. Eger is an international Jewish leader\, author\, speaker\, and activist\, known as the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the first woman to lead the Southern California Board of Rabbis. Founding Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood\, she is the author or editor of 7 Principles for Living Bravely\, Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells\, and Gender & Religious Leadership: Women Rabbis\, Pastors\, and Ministers\, and has contributed to numerous other works. Named one of the most influential Jews by The Forward and the #1 LGBT Clergy Person by The Huffington Post\, she is also a PCC-accredited executive coach who works with clergy\, nonprofit leaders\, and organizations. Rabbi Eger lives in Austin\, Texas\, with her wife\, Rabbi Dr. Eleanor Steinman\, and together they are proud parents and grandparents. URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/jewish-lgbtq-health-providers-coping-with-antisemitism-support-group/2025-11-07/ CATEGORIES:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-mental-health-specialists-support-group.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251102T103000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251102T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20250930T152337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T140950Z UID:10000107-1762079400-1762086600@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:How to Interrupt Antisemitism Without Losing Allies [San Francisco] DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 2nd\n10:30am – 12:30pm Pacific\nSan Francisco \nFor many in the queer community\, being Jewish or Israeli can bring moments of unease in spaces that should feel safe. Let’s gather together to build our community\, clarity\, and courage. Guided by Ron Glait\, Director of Community Education at the Jewish Family and Children’s Services Holocaust Center\, we will explore contemporary antisemitism as it relates to Israel and Zionism. We will also practice recognizing\, responding to\, and interrupting antisemitism. \nThis session is a collaboration between the Jewish Family and Children’s Services Holocaust Center and Queers Against Antisemitism\, a program of A Wider Bridge. As the facilitator\, Ron Glait brings a deeply personal commitment to this work as the grandchild of Holocaust survivors\, an Israeli\, and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. He holds a Master of Education from The Kibbutzim College of Education in Tel Aviv. \nThe conversation will draw on experiences from the LGBTQ+ Jewish community\, but straight allies and non-Jewish allies are welcome to join us. \nThis workshop will take place on Sunday\, November 2nd from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Pacific. The in-person location in San Francisco will be provided to registrants no later than 24 hours in advance\, and refreshments will be served. \nThis free event has limited capacity: Please only register if you will commit to attend. If your plans change\, please cancel your registration by emailing bayareaqaa@awiderbridge.org. Thank you! \nFill out my LGL Form! \n \n  \n  \nPhoto from Pride in San Francisco: Levi Meir/JCRC Bay Area URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/how-to-interrupt-antisemitism-without-losing-allies/ CATEGORIES:San Francisco ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-sf-float-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251031T220000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20251020T215805Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T190701Z UID:10000110-1761940800-1761948000@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Shabballoween Party [Philadelphia] DESCRIPTION:A Wider Bridge and our Queers Against Antisemitism Fellow in Philadelphia/South Jersey\, Jessica Cook\, brings you a Shabballoween Party with music\, costumes\, drinks\, and games. A lively time and mingling with friends and new acquaintances. \nFill out my LGL Form! URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/shabballoween-party/ CATEGORIES:Philadelphia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-shabballoween.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251031T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20250915T203733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T214309Z UID:10000099-1761915600-1761919200@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:AntiSemitism LGBTQ+ Support Group DESCRIPTION:A Wider Bridge and Queers Against Antisemitism and Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI) invite you to an Antisemitism LGBTQ+ Support group\, providing a special safe space for our community to share\, contemplate and support each other during these times where antisemitism is raging even within our own LGBTQ+ community. This group is  sponsored by a grant from UJA/NY on 5 consecutive Friday afternoons in October. It will be co-facilitated by Molly Harris\, MSW LCSW\, CST and Rabbi Denise L. Eger\, D.D.\, PCC \nThe Dates: October 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\nTime: 1 pm – 2 pm ET on Zoom\nSign Up* \nSign up to all 5 sessions \n\n*By registering for this support group\, I agree to the guidelines and disclaimer written here. \nAbout Molly Harris\, MSW\, LCSW\, CST\nMolly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist with a focus on inclusivity and non-judgmental self-exploration. She received her BA in Psychology from the University of Denver and continued her education obtaining her MSW from the Graduate School of Social Work. Molly specializes in working with struggles related to oppressed identities\, hidden disabilities\, and societal stigma. She has primarily worked in the field of Eating Disorders and Gender & Sexuality (LGBTQIA+)\, and she is comfortable with clients\, couples\, or families facing any struggle. Molly uses an empowerment-focused approach alongside humor\, compassion\, and validation to help her client(s) identify their needs\, challenges\, and goals in the therapeutic space. She focuses on collaboration and building an affirming client-therapist relationship. In addition to private practice\, Molly conducts workshops\, in-service trainings\, and consultations to the general public and mental health professionals to help spread knowledge and awareness of gender\, sexuality\, and body image. Molly also serves as a volunteer support group facilitator through the Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI)\, providing support for the Jewish community and offering this series in collaboration with JCMHI and A Wider Bridge. \nAbout Rabbi Denise L. Eger\, D.D.\, PCC\nRabbi Denise L. Eger is an international Jewish leader\, author\, speaker\, and activist\, known as the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the first woman to lead the Southern California Board of Rabbis. Founding Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood\, she is the author or editor of 7 Principles for Living Bravely\, Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells\, and Gender & Religious Leadership: Women Rabbis\, Pastors\, and Ministers\, and has contributed to numerous other works. Named one of the most influential Jews by The Forward and the #1 LGBT Clergy Person by The Huffington Post\, she is also a PCC-accredited executive coach who works with clergy\, nonprofit leaders\, and organizations. Rabbi Eger lives in Austin\, Texas\, with her wife\, Rabbi Dr. Eleanor Steinman\, and together they are proud parents and grandparents. \n  \n  \nGroup guidelines and disclaimer URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/antisemitism-lgbtq-support-group-5/ CATEGORIES:East Coast,New York,Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-size-flag.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251024T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251024T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20251003T141714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251016T200903Z UID:10000109-1761332400-1761339600@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Shabbat Dinner [Chicago] DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Shabbat with flair\, laughter\, and joy! A “Gay Shabbos” dinner where queer Jews of every stripe come together – whether you’re Orthodox\, Reform\, Conservative\, Reconstructionist\, post-denominational\, patrilineal\, a proud convert\, cultural-only\, or just finding your way back to Jewish life. Expect Jewish joy\, soulful modern ritual\, fabulous food\, and a table big enough for all of us. In partnership with Ami. \nFill out my LGL Form! URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/shabbat-dinner-chicago/ CATEGORIES:Chicago ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-shabbat.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251024T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251024T140000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20250915T203634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T203634Z UID:10000098-1761310800-1761314400@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:AntiSemitism LGBTQ+ Support Group DESCRIPTION:A Wider Bridge and Queers Against Antisemitism and Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI) invite you to an Antisemitism LGBTQ+ Support group\, providing a special safe space for our community to share\, contemplate and support each other during these times where antisemitism is raging even within our own LGBTQ+ community. This group is  sponsored by a grant from UJA/NY on 5 consecutive Friday afternoons in October. It will be co-facilitated by Molly Harris\, MSW LCSW\, CST and Rabbi Denise L. Eger\, D.D.\, PCC \nThe Dates: October 3\, 10\, 17\, 24\, 31\nTime: 1 pm – 2 pm ET on Zoom\nSign Up* \nSign up to all 5 sessions \n\n*By registering for this support group\, I agree to the guidelines and disclaimer written here. \nAbout Molly Harris\, MSW\, LCSW\, CST\nMolly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and an AASECT Certified Sex Therapist with a focus on inclusivity and non-judgmental self-exploration. She received her BA in Psychology from the University of Denver and continued her education obtaining her MSW from the Graduate School of Social Work. Molly specializes in working with struggles related to oppressed identities\, hidden disabilities\, and societal stigma. She has primarily worked in the field of Eating Disorders and Gender & Sexuality (LGBTQIA+)\, and she is comfortable with clients\, couples\, or families facing any struggle. Molly uses an empowerment-focused approach alongside humor\, compassion\, and validation to help her client(s) identify their needs\, challenges\, and goals in the therapeutic space. She focuses on collaboration and building an affirming client-therapist relationship. In addition to private practice\, Molly conducts workshops\, in-service trainings\, and consultations to the general public and mental health professionals to help spread knowledge and awareness of gender\, sexuality\, and body image. Molly also serves as a volunteer support group facilitator through the Jewish Community Mental Health Initiative (JCMHI)\, providing support for the Jewish community and offering this series in collaboration with JCMHI and A Wider Bridge. \nAbout Rabbi Denise L. Eger\, D.D.\, PCC\nRabbi Denise L. Eger is an international Jewish leader\, author\, speaker\, and activist\, known as the first openly LGBTQ person to serve as president of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the first woman to lead the Southern California Board of Rabbis. Founding Rabbi Emerita of Congregation Kol Ami in West Hollywood\, she is the author or editor of 7 Principles for Living Bravely\, Mishkan Ga’avah: Where Pride Dwells\, and Gender & Religious Leadership: Women Rabbis\, Pastors\, and Ministers\, and has contributed to numerous other works. Named one of the most influential Jews by The Forward and the #1 LGBT Clergy Person by The Huffington Post\, she is also a PCC-accredited executive coach who works with clergy\, nonprofit leaders\, and organizations. Rabbi Eger lives in Austin\, Texas\, with her wife\, Rabbi Dr. Eleanor Steinman\, and together they are proud parents and grandparents. \n  \n  \nGroup guidelines and disclaimer URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/antisemitism-lgbtq-support-group-4/ CATEGORIES:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-size-flag.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T203000 DTSTAMP:20260404T172800 CREATED:20250918T165840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T150449Z UID:10000100-1761246000-1761251400@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Tales of the Sister City [San Francisco] DESCRIPTION:Queer Jewish-Palestinian Relationships in Haifa\nJoin Israeli scholar Dotan Brom to hear surprising stories from Haifa\, San Francisco’s Sister City. Dotan is a researcher and tour guide known for co-creating Israel’s leading podcast on queer history. A PhD candidate at Tel Aviv University\, Dotan co-curated Israel’s first museum exhibition on queer history. \nDotan will reveal the overlooked history of queer relations between Jews and Palestinians in Haifa\, including: \n\nsexual and romantic encounters in the city’s cruising grounds\,\npower relations between Jewish and Palestinian men\,\nthe participation of Palestinian men in Jewish-led gay organizations\, and\nthe rise of Aswat\, a Palestinian lesbian feminist group.\n\nIt is a story of both solidarity and violence\, which promises to complicate what you think you know about coexistence and queer history in Israel. \nThis event will take place on Thursday\, October 23 at 7:00 PM PT\, in-person in San Francisco with a virtual option available; please sign-up below. Refreshments will be provided at 6:30 PM for those joining us in-person. This event is organized by Sha’ar Zahav\, San Francisco’s LGBTQIA+ synagogue\, and co-sponsored by Queers Against Antisemitism\, a program of A Wider Bridge\, as well as the San Francisco – Haifa Sister City Committee. \nFill out my LGL Form!