"Jewish Pink Elephant" by Rich Dweck: *Resources for Jewish Parents of LGBT Children.*

First Weds. of each month-8 PM CT/ 9 PM EST

This group is for Orthodox Jewish parents with lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender children seeking peer support. We will also discuss ways to help parents and families navigate in their communities and to become advocates for their children. This parent support group meets by phone conference call. If you are interested in participating, please contact us to for a brief intake and to receive the call-in number: info@eshelonline.org

Confidentiality: Everyone is asked to keep what they hear in the group completely confidential. Participants should feel free to use a pseudonym.
See more at: http://www.eshelonline.org/res-parents/#sthash.Ho8sn9Vv.dpuf

When a child comes out, it can be a major life change for the whole family. It might raise new questions, fears, challenges, and opportunities. The Keshet Parent and Family Connection is a diverse network of parents and family members of LGBTQ Jews across the country who are available to offer support to other parents dealing with any stage of their child's coming out process.
Keshet provides: Parent mentors provide confidential peer support by phone, email, video chat, or in person for parents and family members dealing with any stage of their family member's coming out process and for young adults who are struggling with how to tell their parents and other family members about their identities.

Baltimore will be a welcoming and inclusive model Jewish Community for LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning) individuals, families and allies.
SUPPORT: Guide LGBTQ Jewish individuals, families and allies to resources that offer answers to questions, affirmation and empowerment. Create a Jewish LGBTQ community with safe spaces for positive social and spiritual interactions for individuals and their families
EDUCATE: Enrich the Jewish identities of LGBTQ individuals so they can become active voices in the local community. Inform the Jewish community about LGBTQ interests and embrace the abundant diversity in the Jewish community
ADVOCATE.... In accomplishing this mission, Baltimore area LGBTQ Jewish individuals and their families will have rich and meaningful opportunities to fully participate in Jewish living and learning.