The Shaar

Candles after
2025-10-07 19:07 (America/New_York)

Sukkot Day 2
2025-10-08

Shacharit
2025-10-08 08:45 - 09:45, 2025-10-09 07:15 - 08:15, 2025-10-10 07:15 - 08:15, 2025-10-11 08:45 - 12:00, 2025-10-12 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-10-13 07:30 - 08:30

Mincha/Ma'ariv
2025-10-08 18:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-09 18:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-11 18:00 - 18:30, 2025-10-12 17:50 - 18:20, 2025-10-13 17:50 - 18:20

Havdalah
2025-10-08 19:05, 2025-10-11 19:00

Lev Coeur - Cooking for Auberge Shalom
2025-10-09 07:30 - 09:00
Be part of a meaningful mitzvah opportunity that nourishes both body and soul as we prepare wholesome, delicious, and Kosher meals for Auberge Shalom, a vital organization supporting women and children affected by intimate partner abuse.

This is a powerful way to give back — and a beautiful expression of our community values in action.

Even if you can spare just an hour after school drop-off or morning minyan, your presence makes a real difference.

Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 3 Afternoon
2025-10-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Avenue Kensington, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Level 3: Building Sentences and Basic Grammar
Students begin to construct full sentences, understand gender/plural rules, and improve fluency in the present tense. Reading short texts and understanding context is introduced.
with Merav Luz

Branches of Belonging: A Sukkah Gathering for Women
2025-10-09 13:00 - 17:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Avenue Kensington, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Keynote speaker and honouree Dr. Norma Joseph
An activist for the Jewish world
Co-chairs: ELaine Mintz and Samantha Mintz Vineberg
$54 PER PERSON · registration required by Friday, October 3

Sukkah Hop
2025-10-09 17:30 - 20:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Avenue Kensington, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
$18 per child

Parashat Hashavua
2025-10-09 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
2025-10-10 17:59, 2025-10-13 17:53

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat
2025-10-10 18:00 - 18:30

Shabbat Dinner in the Sukkah
2025-10-10 18:30 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Avenue Kensington, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Save the Date!
Join us for a festive dinner in the sukkah with your YP friends!
More details to follow.

Sukkot Day 8 (Hoshana Rabbah)
2025-10-13

Erev Shemini Atzeret
2025-10-13

Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 1
2025-10-13 18:00 - 19:00
Level 1: Learning To Read
This level introduces the Hebrew alphabet and vowels. Students begin to decode and read simple words and phrases while focusing on correct pronunciation and reading fluency. No prior knowledge of Hebrew is required

Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 4
2025-10-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Avenue Kensington, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Level 4: Conversational Hebrew & Reading Comprehension
Students are able to hold simple conversations, read short stories or articles, and write short texts. They begin to use the past tense and improve confidence in speaking.
with Galia Philip

Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 2
2025-10-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Avenue Kensington, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Level 2: Basic Vocabulary and Every Day Expressions
Students develop basic conversational skills and essential vocabulary related to daily life. This level enables simple dialogues, basic listening comprehension, and comfort in practical Hebrew contexts.
with Merav Luz

Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 3
2025-10-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Avenue Kensington, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Level 3: Building Sentences and Basic Grammar
Students begin to construct full sentences, understand gender/plural rules, and improve fluency in the present tense. Reading short texts and understanding context is introduced.
with Galia Philip
