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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T173000
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SUMMARY:Bake for JDAIM
DESCRIPTION:Led by Zera Café\nIn honour of JDAIM (Jewish Disability Awareness\, Acceptance and Inclusion Month)\, join us for an interactive family baking activity led by staff from Zera Café. All food prepared will be donated to Kerry’s Kitchen\, a program within Hope and Cope at the Jewish General Hospital. \n$10 per child · $36 per family
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/bake-for-jdaim/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event,Youth & Young Families
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T210000
DTSTAMP:20250310T162203Z
CREATED:20250113T202348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250310T162203Z
UID:10003791-1739475000-1739480400@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Israel in Focus: History\, Challenges and Context
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Csaba Nikolenyi\n$72 per person
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/israel-in-focus-history-challenges-and-context/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T073000
DTSTAMP:20241224T162933Z
CREATED:20241224T154720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241224T162933Z
UID:10003617-1739777400-1739777400@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:A Warning to the West: The Dangers of Leftist Illiberalism
DESCRIPTION:Featuring Elica Le Bon\nJoin us as we hear from Iranian-American attorney\, activist\, artist\, and speaker Elica Le Bon.\n \nStudents $18 · General Admission $36 · VIP Cocktail $180 \n 
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/a-warning-to-the-west-the-dangers-of-leftist-illiberalism/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250217T120000
DTSTAMP:20241226T171710Z
CREATED:20241226T171710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T171710Z
UID:10003712-1739790000-1739793600@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Timeless Truths\, Modern Lens: Jewish Values in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Rabbi Ellis\nHow do our foundational values like love of truth\, Tzedaka\, and personal responsibility translate into our modern world? Join Rabbi Ellis as we see what contemporary Jewish thinkers\, leaders\, and other Jews have to say. \nIn-person; Free and open to all
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/timeless-truths-modern-lens-jewish-values-in-the-21st-century/2025-02-17/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T200000
DTSTAMP:20241227T221611Z
CREATED:20241226T170849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T221611Z
UID:10003683-1739905200-1739908800@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew Classes - Level 2 - Taught by Merav Luz
DESCRIPTION:Level 1: Learning to read\, starting from the basics. \nLevel 2: Intro to Hebrew Language and conversation\, includes grammar and basic vocabulary. (Participants need to know how to read. \nLevel 3: Reading comprehension and conversation.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-classes-level-2-taught-by-merav-luz/2025-02-18/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250218T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T221625Z
CREATED:20241226T171009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T221625Z
UID:10003693-1739908800-1739912400@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew Classes - Level 3 - Taught by Merav Luz
DESCRIPTION:Level 1: Learning to read\, starting from the basics. \nLevel 2: Intro to Hebrew Language and conversation\, includes grammar and basic vocabulary. (Participants need to know how to read. \nLevel 3: Reading comprehension and conversation.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-classes-level-3-taught-by-merav-luz/2025-02-18/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SH_HebrewClasses_Flyer-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250224T120000
DTSTAMP:20241226T171710Z
CREATED:20241226T171710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T171710Z
UID:10003713-1740394800-1740398400@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Timeless Truths\, Modern Lens: Jewish Values in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Rabbi Ellis\nHow do our foundational values like love of truth\, Tzedaka\, and personal responsibility translate into our modern world? Join Rabbi Ellis as we see what contemporary Jewish thinkers\, leaders\, and other Jews have to say. \nIn-person; Free and open to all
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/timeless-truths-modern-lens-jewish-values-in-the-21st-century/2025-02-24/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T200000
DTSTAMP:20241227T221611Z
CREATED:20241226T170849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T221611Z
UID:10003684-1740510000-1740513600@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew Classes - Level 2 - Taught by Merav Luz
DESCRIPTION:Level 1: Learning to read\, starting from the basics. \nLevel 2: Intro to Hebrew Language and conversation\, includes grammar and basic vocabulary. (Participants need to know how to read. \nLevel 3: Reading comprehension and conversation.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-classes-level-2-taught-by-merav-luz/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SH_HebrewClasses_Flyer-scaled.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T221625Z
CREATED:20241226T171009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T221625Z
UID:10003694-1740513600-1740517200@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew Classes - Level 3 - Taught by Merav Luz
DESCRIPTION:Level 1: Learning to read\, starting from the basics. \nLevel 2: Intro to Hebrew Language and conversation\, includes grammar and basic vocabulary. (Participants need to know how to read. \nLevel 3: Reading comprehension and conversation.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-classes-level-3-taught-by-merav-luz/2025-02-25/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SH_HebrewClasses_Flyer-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250303T120000
DTSTAMP:20241226T171710Z
CREATED:20241226T171710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241226T171710Z
UID:10003714-1740999600-1741003200@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Timeless Truths\, Modern Lens: Jewish Values in the 21st Century
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Rabbi Ellis\nHow do our foundational values like love of truth\, Tzedaka\, and personal responsibility translate into our modern world? Join Rabbi Ellis as we see what contemporary Jewish thinkers\, leaders\, and other Jews have to say. \nIn-person; Free and open to all
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/timeless-truths-modern-lens-jewish-values-in-the-21st-century/2025-03-03/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SLC_TimelessTruths_Flyer-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T200000
DTSTAMP:20241227T221611Z
CREATED:20241226T170849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T221611Z
UID:10003685-1741114800-1741118400@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew Classes - Level 2 - Taught by Merav Luz
DESCRIPTION:Level 1: Learning to read\, starting from the basics. \nLevel 2: Intro to Hebrew Language and conversation\, includes grammar and basic vocabulary. (Participants need to know how to read. \nLevel 3: Reading comprehension and conversation.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-classes-level-2-taught-by-merav-luz/2025-03-04/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SH_HebrewClasses_Flyer-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250304T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T221625Z
CREATED:20241226T171009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T221625Z
UID:10003695-1741118400-1741122000@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew Classes - Level 3 - Taught by Merav Luz
DESCRIPTION:Level 1: Learning to read\, starting from the basics. \nLevel 2: Intro to Hebrew Language and conversation\, includes grammar and basic vocabulary. (Participants need to know how to read. \nLevel 3: Reading comprehension and conversation.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-classes-level-3-taught-by-merav-luz/2025-03-04/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SH_HebrewClasses_Flyer-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T200000
DTSTAMP:20241227T221611Z
CREATED:20241226T170849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T221611Z
UID:10003686-1741719600-1741723200@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew Classes - Level 2 - Taught by Merav Luz
DESCRIPTION:Level 1: Learning to read\, starting from the basics. \nLevel 2: Intro to Hebrew Language and conversation\, includes grammar and basic vocabulary. (Participants need to know how to read. \nLevel 3: Reading comprehension and conversation.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-classes-level-2-taught-by-merav-luz/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SH_HebrewClasses_Flyer-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250311T210000
DTSTAMP:20241227T221625Z
CREATED:20241226T171009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241227T221625Z
UID:10003696-1741723200-1741726800@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew Classes - Level 3 - Taught by Merav Luz
DESCRIPTION:Level 1: Learning to read\, starting from the basics. \nLevel 2: Intro to Hebrew Language and conversation\, includes grammar and basic vocabulary. (Participants need to know how to read. \nLevel 3: Reading comprehension and conversation.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-classes-level-3-taught-by-merav-luz/2025-03-11/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/SH_HebrewClasses_Flyer-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T200000
DTSTAMP:20250219T162152Z
CREATED:20250219T162152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T162152Z
UID:10003882-1741896000-1741896000@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Purim Beach Party
DESCRIPTION:Congregational Purim Party\nThursday\, March 13; 8:00 PM; Following the Megillah reading\n$15 per person; $54 per family \nDaiquiri bar\, beach games\, live DJ \n  \nYouth and Young Families Purim Party\nSunday\, March 16; 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM\n$10 per person; $36 per household \nBreakfast beach buffet\, tropical treats\, games\, live DJ and more. \nCo-chairs: Julia Waxman Kaplan and Julie Klein Feifer
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/purim-beach-party/2025-03-13/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event,Youth & Young Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Purim_2025_Flyer-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250316T123000
DTSTAMP:20250219T162152Z
CREATED:20250219T162152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T162152Z
UID:10003883-1742121000-1742128200@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Purim Beach Party
DESCRIPTION:Congregational Purim Party\nThursday\, March 13; 8:00 PM; Following the Megillah reading\n$15 per person; $54 per family \nDaiquiri bar\, beach games\, live DJ \n  \nYouth and Young Families Purim Party\nSunday\, March 16; 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM\n$10 per person; $36 per household \nBreakfast beach buffet\, tropical treats\, games\, live DJ and more. \nCo-chairs: Julia Waxman Kaplan and Julie Klein Feifer
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/purim-beach-party/2025-03-16/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event,Youth & Young Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Purim_2025_Flyer-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250324T210000
DTSTAMP:20250318T150211Z
CREATED:20250313T192022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T150211Z
UID:10003886-1742842800-1742850000@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Anxiety in Youth: When to Worry
DESCRIPTION:Panel discussion moderated by Rabba Briah Cahana\nPanelists: \nTamara Schwager – Family Life Educator\nErin Lehrer – Educator at Hertzliah High School\nDavid Benrimoh – Assistant Professor of Neuropsychiatry\, McGill University \nAs part of our ongoing lecture series\, this session will feature expert insights from a Neuropsychiatrist\, a Family Life Educator\, and a High School Teacher. Together\, they will discuss recognizing anxiety\, understanding its impact\, and knowing when to seek support. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and practical strategies to support the mental well-being of our youth. All are welcome.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/anxiety-in-youth-when-to-worry/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event,Shaar Cares
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SH_AnxietyYouth_Flyer-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T150000
DTSTAMP:20250313T191747Z
CREATED:20250313T191747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T191747Z
UID:10003885-1743343200-1743346800@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Montreal Suzuki String Orchestra @ the Shaar
DESCRIPTION:A thrilling concert of string music with the Montreal Suzuki String Orchestra (Dragan Djerkic\, founder and director)\, composed of 12- to 20-year-old students and graduates from the Montreal Suzuki Institute. Followed by a dessert reception.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/montreal-suzuki-string-orchestra-the-shaar/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music & Arts,Main Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SH_MTLSuzuki_Flyer-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250402T193000
DTSTAMP:20250313T185621Z
CREATED:20250313T185557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T185621Z
UID:10003884-1743622200-1743622200@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Israel Story: Singing Jerusalem - A Tale of Iron and Gold
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an emotional journey through hope\, despair\, ideals\, and reality as we explore the powerful backstory of two iconic anthems\, Jerusalem of Gold and Jerusalem of Iron. Led by a captivating narrator and Israel’s beloved Djamchid Sisters\, this intimate live performance blends history\, music\, and emotion in a unique multimedia experience. \n$25 per person
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/israel-story-singing-jerusalem-a-tale-of-iron-and-gold/
LOCATION:120 Chemin de la Côte-Saint-Antoine\, 120 Chemin de la Côte-Saint-Antoine\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 2H9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Music & Arts,Main Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/SH_IsraelStoryLive_Flyer-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250427T133000
DTSTAMP:20250424T162953Z
CREATED:20250424T162953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T162953Z
UID:10004099-1745755200-1745760600@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Sundays at the Shaar
DESCRIPTION:$10 per person; Lunch followed by the program\nWe are thrilled to re-introduce our popular Sundays at the Shaar series originally led by Naomi Kassie z”l. This beloved program offers a welcoming space for seniors to connect\, engage\, and thrive. Join us for a lineup of speakers\, interactive activities\, and wellness-focused sessions designed to promote socialization and healthy living. Whether you’re here for the conversation\, the camaraderie\, or the chance to try something new\, Sundays at the Shaar has something for everyone. Come for the fun\, stay for the community! \nFeaturing comedian Oren Shbiro\nOren Shbiro is a Montreal-based comedian and a regular at the city’s iconic Comedy Nest. He has performed at the Just for Laughs festival on the outdoor stage.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/sundays-at-the-shaar/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SLC_SundaysShaar_Flyer-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T183000
DTSTAMP:20250424T160842Z
CREATED:20250424T160842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T160842Z
UID:10004095-1746037800-1746037800@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:From Commemoration to Celebration
DESCRIPTION:$10 per person; $5 for children (11 and under); $20 per household\nAs we mark the transition from Yom Hazikaron to Yom Ha’atzmaut\, join us for a ceremony with songs\, poems\, and prayers to honour fallen Israeli soldiers and victims of terror\, led by the Montreal cohort of shinshinim. In partnership with Federation CJA Israel Engagement. Registration required.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/from-commemoration-to-celebration/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/SH_YomHaatzmaut_Flyer-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250502T194500
DTSTAMP:20250424T161125Z
CREATED:20250424T161125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T161125Z
UID:10004096-1746215100-1746215100@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Blue & White Shabbat Dinner for Young Professionals
DESCRIPTION:$36 per person\nCelebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut at a Shabbat dinner for vibrant young professionals in their 20s and 30s. Come dressed in blue & white – bonus points if you can make Teva or Naot sandals work with your outfit! Israeli-themed dinner will be served. \nDeadline to register: Wednesday\, April 30
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/blue-white-shabbat-dinner-for-young-professionals/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event,YP
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T150000
DTSTAMP:20250421T173425Z
CREATED:20250219T161502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250421T173425Z
UID:10003881-1747053000-1747062000@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Sisterhood Books and Tea
DESCRIPTION:Reviewed by Trudie Mason\nLight Lunch: 12:30 PM\nBook Review: 1:00 PM\n$20 per person\nThe Berry Pickers\, by Amanda Peters\, Winner of the 2024 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction.A four-year-old Mi’kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine\, sparking a tragic mystery that remains unsolved for nearly fifty years.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/sisterhood-books-and-tea/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event,Sisterhood
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T194500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T214500
DTSTAMP:20250424T161331Z
CREATED:20250424T161331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T161331Z
UID:10004097-1747338300-1747345500@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Lag Ba'0mer Light Up the Night for Young Professionals
DESCRIPTION:$18 per person\nYoung professionals in their 20s and 30s are invited to celebrate Lag Ba’omer with warmth\, good vibes\, and great company. Join us for a glowing evening around the bonfire\, featuring a baked potato bar\, music\, and meaningful connections. Let’s light up the night together! Registration required.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/lag-ba0mer-light-up-the-night-for-young-professionals/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event,YP
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T220000
DTSTAMP:20250424T162504Z
CREATED:20250424T162504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T162504Z
UID:10004098-1748543400-1748556000@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Dancing with the Shaars 2025
DESCRIPTION:A dancing extravaganza at the Shaar\n$195 per person; $75 for teens 17 and under\nJoin us for the 2nd Annual ‘Dancing with the Shaars’\, a fusion of fun and philanthropy! Tickets include valet parking\, a cocktail dinatoire with an open bar\, and\, of course\, an unbelievable show. A portion of the proceeds raised will go toward supporting Israel advocacy and combating antisemitism on campus.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/dancing-with-the-shaars-2025/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T193000
DTSTAMP:20250507T150819Z
CREATED:20250507T150819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T150819Z
UID:10004100-1749065400-1749065400@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:From Hostage to Hope: An Evening with Eliya Cohen
DESCRIPTION:Held by Hamas for 505 days\n$100 preferred seating (partial tax receipt) · $36 general admission · $18 students
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/from-hostage-to-hope-an-evening-with-eliya-cohen/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250613T193000
DTSTAMP:20250515T154443Z
CREATED:20250515T154331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T154443Z
UID:10004101-1749843000-1749843000@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:My Path to Peace: A Story of Identity\, Curiosity\, and Connection
DESCRIPTION:Kabbalat Shabbat and Dinner with Rawan Osman\, Syrian-Lebanese activist\nJoin us for a Shabbat dinner with Rawan Osman\, an activist dedicated to advancing peace and fostering dialogue between the Arab world and Israel. Raised in a Hezbollah stronghold\, Osman has become a strong advocate for peace between Israel and the Arab World. Open to all. \n  \nHosted by:\nDrs. Samantha Balass and Josh Gurberg \nRaquel and Alain Look\nDr. Karine Toledano and Armindo Fernandez\nAlyssa and Bobby Stoller\nJennifer Croll and Michael Wolfe \nÉric and Yaelle Bensimon \n  \nKabbalat Shabbat at 6:45 PM \nDinner at 7:30 PM \n$55 per person; $25 for children (12 and under)
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/my-path-to-peace-a-story-of-identity-curiosity-and-connection/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250704T230000
DTSTAMP:20250610T192850Z
CREATED:20250610T192850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T192850Z
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SUMMARY:YP Golden Hour Shabbat Dinner
DESCRIPTION:There’s something special about a summer Shabbat—the warm light\, the slower pace\, and a chance to pause with great people. It’s the perfect time to slow down\, connect with community\, and enjoy a meaningful meal together. Let’s bring in Shabbat the way it was meant to be: together\, relaxed\, and just a little bit golden. \n$36 per person ($45 after June 27)
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/yp-golden-hour-shabbat-dinner/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event,YP
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T180000
DTSTAMP:20250707T175235Z
CREATED:20250707T160940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T175235Z
UID:10004110-1753027200-1753034400@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:French Connexion -  Picnic au Parc
DESCRIPTION:Depuis plusieurs années\, nous avons pris l’habitude de nous retrouver au parc pour un goûter estival. \nCette année encore\, nous vous donnons rendez-vous le dimanche 20 juillet 2025 à 16h au Parc Murray Hill à Westmount.\nChacun apporte fruits\, gâteaux\, friandises et boissons\, de préférence en portions individuelles.\nIl y a moyen de se garer gratuitement sur la rue Murray Hill. \nLe rendez-vous sera annulé en cas de pluie. \nVous pouvez vous inscrire ou simplement nous rejoindre sur place sans inscription.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/french-connection-picnic-au-parc/
LOCATION:Murray Hill Park\, 72 Croissant Belmont\, Westmount\, Montreal\, Quebec\, H3Y 1Y4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event,French Connexion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250806T210000
DTSTAMP:20250731T144617Z
CREATED:20250707T153540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T144617Z
UID:10004103-1754508600-1754514000@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:French Connexion - Club de lecture
DESCRIPTION:Chaque mois quelques passionnés de lecture se retrouvent pour discuter de livres proposés ainsi que leurs dernières trouvailles. \nIl ne faut pas lire tous les livres\, ni venir à tous les rendez-vous. \nLa rencontre a lieu en mode hybride\, ceux qui le souhaitent se retrouvent dans une salle au Shaar et les autres se connectent sur zoom. \nAvis aux amateurs ! \nPour notre rencontre de juillet\, nous lirons les livres d’auteurs italiens. \nVoici quelques propositions\, à vous de choisir ce qui vous tente: \n– Le train des enfants de Viola Ardone \n– Meurtre à la Fenice de Donna Leon (polar) \n– Les enfants de Venise de Luca Di Fulvio \nBonnes lectures !
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/french-connection-club-de-lecture/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event,French Connexion
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