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/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/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:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251003T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251003T140000 DTSTAMP:20260610T064427 CREATED:20250912T153215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T203321Z UID:10000095-1759496400-1759500000@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/2025-10-03/ CATEGORIES:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-size-flag.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T200000 DTSTAMP:20260610T064427 CREATED:20251003T140227Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T140227Z UID:10000108-1759683600-1759694400@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Remember October 7 DESCRIPTION:“October Seventh” Memorial Event\nThe Greater Philadelphia Jewish community commemoration.\nJoin us on Sunday\, October 5\, 2025\, at Adath Israel on the Main Line for an evening of commemoration and reflection.\nTogether in solidarity\, grief\, and healing\, our community\, synagogues\, organizations\, families\, and friends\, will honor the victims of October 7 and call for the release of all hostages.\nFor security and safety reasons\, entry to the event will be allowed by pre-registration only.\nPlease print / save on your phone your tickets.\nSeating is limited. \n5:00PM – EXHIBIT\n6:00PM – CEREMONY \nBoth powerful and painful\, the exhibit will include visuals and clips from October 7\, inviting reflection while leaving us with a message of resilience and hope.\nPlease note: some of the footage may be difficult to watch. \nSign up \n\n\n \nThe ceremony will be held in the presence of representatives from the Consulate General of Israel in New York\, the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia\, as well as synagogues\, organizations\, and communities from across the region. URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/remember-october-7-philadelphia/ CATEGORIES:Philadelphia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/October-7-philadelphia-memorial-header-e1759499596429.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251010T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251010T140000 DTSTAMP:20260610T064427 CREATED:20250915T203450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T203450Z UID:10000096-1760101200-1760104800@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-2/ 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:20251012T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251012T220000 DTSTAMP:20260610T064427 CREATED:20250907T005037Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T172525Z UID:10000090-1760295600-1760306400@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Annual LGBTQ Sukkot Party! [New York] DESCRIPTION:Join Us for the Annual New York Metro LGBTQ Sukkot Party! A Wider Bridge and Queers Against Antisemitism is joining together with Eshel\, Keshet\, JQY\, and the Sephardic Mizrahi Q Network and UJA/NY for a joyous queer holiday bash! \nCome experience this celebration with a special LGBTQ+ Jewish twist at Marlene Meyerson JCC’s rooftop Sukkah\, featuring breathtaking views of the NYC skyline\, an open bar (21+)\, Israeli cuisine\, snacks\, and plenty of laughs with friends old and new. \nYou must be 21+ and ready to have a good time! \nDate: Oct. 12\, 2025\nTime: 7-10pm (volunteer shifts begin at 5:30pm) \nSign Up \n  URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/annual-lgbtq-sukkot-party-new-york/ CATEGORIES:New York ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-size-sukkot.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251017T130000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251017T140000 DTSTAMP:20260610T064427 CREATED:20250915T203539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T203539Z UID:10000097-1760706000-1760709600@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-3/ 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:20251020T080000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251020T150000 DTSTAMP:20260610T064427 CREATED:20250827T135941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T162744Z UID:10000081-1760947200-1760972400@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Social Justice in our Texts: Jewish Wisdom for Building a Better World DESCRIPTION:This event is part of a Monthly Study Series \nProphetic Voices\, Then and Now\nWith Rabbi Barbara Symons\nMonday\, October 20 at 3pm ET / Noon PT\nSign up \nWhat does it mean to be a prophet? What does prophecy demand of us today? In this session\, we’ll sketch a “job description” of a prophet\, and explore who the Hebrew prophets were. Then we’ll turn to the week’s Haftarah (prophetic reading)—analyzing the text through the prophet’s lens and then offering alternative voices as we listen carefully for the call to action. This class invites us to hear the prophets anew\, and to ask how their message challenges and empowers us. \nAnyone who registers for this class will receive a discount code for Rabbi Symons’s book\, Prophetic Voices\, from the CCAR Press. \nThis program is organized by Laasok: The Liberal Beit MIdrash\, and co-sponsored by: A Wider Bridge\, AMMUD: Jews of Color Torah Academy\, CCAR Press\, the Central Conference of American Rabbis\, 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 B’nai Or in Morristown\, New Jersey\, Temple Judea in Coral Gables\, Temple Sholom in Scotch Plains\, New Jersey\, Tzedek Box\, the Union for Reform Judaism\, and the Religious Action Center. \nP art of the “Social Justice in our Texts” Study Series.\nFree and open to all. Register at laasok.org/current-offerings/#justice \n \n  \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-3/ CATEGORIES:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-Rabbi-Barbara-Symons.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251021T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251021T130000 DTSTAMP:20260610T064427 CREATED:20250429T021030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T155247Z UID:10000056-1761048000-1761051600@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:“The Jews: An Indigenous People:” AWB Author Chat with Ben M. Freeman DESCRIPTION:Join A Wider Bridge in conversation with acclaimed LGBTQ Jewish author and activist\, Ben M. Freeman on his latest book. In The Jews: An Indigenous People\, the final installment of his seminal Jewish Pride trilogy\, Ben takes readers on a powerful journey through 3\,000 years of Jewish history. Exploring the origins of Jewish identity and practice and their resonance today\, Ben arrives at an academically sound and quite simply logical conclusion: Jews are indigenous to the land of Israel. \nLearn from Ben in this engaging session about what it means to be a proud LGBTQ in today’s world\, grounded in our shared truth and history. \nRegister Here\n \nPurchase The Jews: An Indigenous People (U.S. Version) \nAbout Ben M. Freeman\nBen is founder of the modern Jewish Pride movement\, a leader\, public intellectual\, and educator. He is the author of the seminal Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People (2021) and its follow up\, Reclaiming our Story: The Pursuit of Jewish Pride (2022). The finale of his Jewish Pride trilogy\, The Jews: An Indigenous People\, was published in February 2025. \nFocusing on Jewish identity and the historical and contemporary Jew-hatred\, Ben M. Freeman works to educate\, inspire\, and empower. As a Holocaust scholar for over fifteen years\, he gained prominence during the Corbyn Labour Jew-hate crisis in the UK\, quickly establishing himself as one of his generation’s leading Jewish thinkers. Ben was voted number 8 on the inaugural 25 Young ViZionaries list by The Jerusalem Post and JNF-USA. Additionally\, he serves as a Jewish Diplomat for the World Jewish Congress and a Research Fellow at the Institute for the Study of Global Antisemitism Policy. URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/the-jews-an-indigenous-people-awb-author-chat-with-ben-freeman/ CATEGORIES:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-ben-freeman.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20251023T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20251023T141500 DTSTAMP:20260610T064427 CREATED:20250911T151205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T151258Z UID:10000092-1761225300-1761228900@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Queering the Weekly Parsha DESCRIPTION:A Weekly Study Group with Rabbi Nikki DeBlosi\, Ph.D.\nThursdays at 1:15pm\, starting October 23\nClick here to sign up\nUse discount code AWB15 for 15% off the first month \nQueering the Weekly Parsha offers learners of all levels and identities the opportunity to look at the weekly Torah portion through a queer lens. We will explore how the text affirms and challenges folks with queer identities\, how our ancestors viewed sexuality\, and where we might find inspiration for inclusion. Our sources will include Torah\, Jewish literature from various time periods\, and LGBTQ+ commentary. \nThis group will run through September 2026 URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/queering-the-weekly-parsha/ CATEGORIES:Online event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-Rabbi-Nikki-DeBlosi-phd.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T193000 DTSTAMP:20260610T064427 CREATED:20250904T185640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T225933Z UID:10000089-1761240600-1761247800@awiderbridge.org SUMMARY:Exposing Beauty In / Out [South Florida] DESCRIPTION:A Wider Bridge and our Queers Against Antisemitism Fellow in South Florida\, Joey Waknin\, along with the Consulate General of Israel in Miami is excited to present Exposing Beauty In / Out – a Happy Hour Mingle with special guest and scholar in residence\, Miss Universe Israel\, Melanie Shiraz. Let’s focus on bringing beauty and unison to everything we do. \nFill out my LGL Form! URL:https://awiderbridge.org/event/exposing-beauty-in-out/ CATEGORIES:South ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://awiderbridge.org/wp-content/uploads/AWB-featured-size-melanie-shiraz.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251023T190000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T203000 DTSTAMP:20260610T064427 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!