The Shaar

French Connexion - Club de lecture
2025-11-12 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Avenue Kensington, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Chaque mois quelques passionnés de lecture se retrouvent pour discuter de livres proposés ainsi que leurs dernières trouvailles.Il ne faut pas lire tous les livres, ni venir à tous les rendez-vous.La rencontre a lieu en mode hybride, ceux qui le souhaitent se retrouvent dans une salle au Shaar et les autres se connectent sur zoom.Avis aux amateurs!

Mincha/Ma'ariv
2025-11-12 16:10 - 16:40, 2025-11-11 16:10 - 16:40, 2025-11-10 16:10 - 16:40, 2025-11-09 16:10 - 16:40, 2025-11-08 16:20 - 16:50, 2025-11-06 16:20 - 16:50, 2025-11-05 16:20 - 16:50

Shacharit
2025-11-12 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-11-11 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-11-10 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-11-09 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-11-08 08:45 - 12:00, 2025-11-07 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-11-06 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-11-05 07:30 - 08:30

Remembrance Day
2025-11-11

Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 5 Advanced
2025-11-10 20:00 - 21:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Avenue Kensington, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Level 5 Advanced: Mastery, Critical Thinking & Full Cultural Integration
Students will master advanced grammar, formal and informal registers, and interpret high-level texts with fluency.
with Galia Philip

Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 5
2025-11-10 20:00 - 21:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Avenue Kensington, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Level 5: Communication and Grammar
Students achieve high-level fluency, use all tenses, express abstract ideas, and engage with Israeli culture. This level prepares students for real-world communication and advanced texts.
with Merav Luz

Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 3
2025-11-10 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

Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 2
2025-11-10 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

Kings, Princes, and Prophets
2025-11-10 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.

Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 4
2025-11-10 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 1
2025-11-10 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

Havdalah
2025-11-08 17:19

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat
2025-11-07 16:20 - 16:50

Candles
2025-11-07 16:14

Parashat Hashavua
2025-11-06 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

Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 3 Afternoon
2025-11-06 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

An Evening with Lee Yaron
2025-11-04 19:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 450 Avenue Kensington, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Author of ‘10/7: 100 Human Stories’
Free and open to all
Join award-winning Haaretz journalist Lee Yaron in conversation with Shaar member Sheryl Miller Adessky as they discuss her powerful new book, ‘10/7: 100 Human Stories’, winner of the 2024 National Jewish Book Award and the 2025 Natan Notable Books Prize. Books will be available to purchase.
