Chanukah Day 6
2025-12-20

Shacharit
2025-12-20 08:45 - 12:00, 2025-12-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-12-22 07:15 - 08:15, 2025-12-23 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-12-24 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-25 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-12-26 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-12-27 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates

Mincha/Ma'ariv
2025-12-20 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-21 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-22 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-23 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-24 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-25 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-27 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-12-28 16:10 - 16:40 and 1 more date

Havdalah
2025-12-20 17:04, 2025-12-27 17:08

Chanukah Day 7
2025-12-21

Chanukah Day 8
2025-12-22

Kings, Princes, and Prophets
2025-12-22 19:00, 2025-12-29 19:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Avenue Kensington, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Taught by Yosi Even-Hen
Step into the world of ancient Israel and witness the remarkable journey of David — from a humble shepherd to the anointed King — as told in the Book of Samuel.

8 Days of Chanukah in Action
2025-12-24 08:00 - 17:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Avenue Kensington, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Eight Days. Endless Light. One Community of Giving.
Join us as we turn the spirit of Chanukah into action — eight days and nights of volunteering, compassion, and connection.Be the light. Get involved. Sponsored in loving memory of Natalie and Harold Brownstein.

Zera CaféWith Cantor Gideon Zelemyer Wednesday, December 3 — 10:00 AM –12:30 PM (5 people maximum)Be part of a meaningful morning at Zera Café, preparing delicious homemade meals with the staff from Zera Café.
MADA – With Bar/Bat Mitzvah FamiliesWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Thursday, December 4 — 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM An interactive volunteer experience at MADA Centre preparing boxes to be delivered for Shabbat.
Avalanche Kidz HockeyWith Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Sunday, December 7 — 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Hit the ice with Avalanche Kidz hockey, an organization that provides neurodivergent kids a safe and inclusive space where they can build confidence, improve social skills, and enjoy the game of hockey.
Friendship CircleWith Rabbi Yoshua Ellis Sunday, December 7 — 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (40 kids maximum, ages 4-11) Participate in a delicious and engaging chocolate-making workshop, followed by an inclusive art activity and playtime in the Friendship Circle’s jungle gym.
Kerry’s KitchenWith Rabbi Adam Scheier Tuesday, December 9 — 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Prepare meals for cancer patients and their families in the Shaar kitchen. Kerry’s Kitchen is an initiative of En Famille, a Hope & Cope program of the Jewish General Hospital.
JEM WorkshopWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Wednesday, December 10 — 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (20 people maximum) Join Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen for a hands-on volunteer experience with the JEM Workshop, an organization dedicated to providing adapted and meaningful employment to individuals with diverse abilities.
Place Kensington with Netivot StudentsWith Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Wednesday, December 17 — 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMRabbiYehoshua Ellis joins our Netivot students for a heartwarming performance of Chanukah songs for the residents of Place Kensington.
BBQ for Soldiers in IsraelWednesday, December 24 — Details TBA For those in our community who will be in Israel, this is an opportunity to show gratitude to the brave men and women of the IDF.

Parashat Hashavua
2025-12-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Avenue Kensington, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Taught by Rabbi Ellis
Come together for a thoughtful and dynamic exploration of the weekly Torah portion. Each session offers fresh insights and contemporary perspectives, uncovering the modern relevance and timeless wisdom woven into our holiest text, the Torah.
Free and open to all

Candles
2025-12-26 15:58

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat
2025-12-26 16:00 - 16:30
