Now entering its fourth year, Queer Conversations is a vibrant, safe, and welcoming queer Jewish reading group, and a core program of the Shtiebel community, exploring everything from Talmud to modern fiction, facilitated by Emily McAvan.

Usually meeting on the first Saturday of each month at 2pm, the group is dynamic and continues to grow its programmatic offerings with exciting events and sessions planned for 2026 — including participant-led discussions, our much-loved Queer Seder, and new family-friendly gatherings.

All texts are provided and read together during the session, creating an accessible space for us to unpack and discuss a wide range of Jewish texts through a queer lens. All are warmly welcome — queer folks, allies, families, and anyone curious.

Below you’ll find more information about each event as well as registrations when required.

Please note: times, dates & topics are subject to change

Please join us for our first
Queer Conversations Picnic in the Park!

Location – to be advised closer to the date

BYO – picnic blanket, drinks & a vegetarian picnic dish to share

Shtiebel will provide – picnic games, plates, cups & cutlery

This is a FAMILY FRIENDLY event!

Please encourage your family and friends to join us for an evening of fun games, chatting and havdala.