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SUMMARY:Blue & White Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we come together to celebrate the release of the living hostages and honour Israel’s enduring spirit! \nOur Blue & White Party will feature Israeli-themed food\, live DJ\, giveaways\, airbrush tattoos\, arcades\, beading station\, mitzvah opportunities\, a special toddler corner and more. \nIt’s also Advance Polling Day for the Montreal election. Take a few minutes to cast your vote – the amazing Camp Lumi staff will be on hand to supervise children while you do. \nCome dressed in blue and white\, ready to celebrate unity\, freedom\, and community resilience. Let’s fill the day with joy\, pride\, and gratitude – Am Yisrael Chai! \nAll funds collected will go towards the Shiloh Israel Children’s Fund.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/blue-white-party/
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:20251009T173000
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SUMMARY:Sukkah Hop
DESCRIPTION:$18 per child
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/sukkah-hop/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event,Youth & Young Families,High Holy Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T160000
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SUMMARY:Sukkah Decorating and BBQ
DESCRIPTION:More details to follow\n$10 per person · $25 per family
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/sukkah-decorating-and-bbq/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event,Youth & Young Families,High Holy Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T000920
CREATED:20250804T161526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T163555Z
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SUMMARY:High Holy Day Family Experience
DESCRIPTION:Led by talented educator Marnie Stein\, this joyful service\, designed especially for young families\, creates a meaningful space where families can connect\, where Jewish identity is nurtured\, and where lasting community bonds are formed…one moment\, one memory\, one mitzvah at a time. \nOnce again\, Camp Lumi will offer dynamic and stimulating drop-in activities during services and other holiday programming\, all supervised by their caring staff. Due to high demand\, Camp Lumi’s hours will be extended this year to better serve our families. \n\nGenerously sponsored by David and Michael Cape \nAdditional sponsorship opportunities are available. \nPlease contact Julia Peress at jperess@theshaar.org for more information.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/high-holy-day-family-experience/2025-10-02/
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:20250924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T000920
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SUMMARY:High Holy Day Family Experience
DESCRIPTION:Led by talented educator Marnie Stein\, this joyful service\, designed especially for young families\, creates a meaningful space where families can connect\, where Jewish identity is nurtured\, and where lasting community bonds are formed…one moment\, one memory\, one mitzvah at a time. \nOnce again\, Camp Lumi will offer dynamic and stimulating drop-in activities during services and other holiday programming\, all supervised by their caring staff. Due to high demand\, Camp Lumi’s hours will be extended this year to better serve our families. \n\nGenerously sponsored by David and Michael Cape \nAdditional sponsorship opportunities are available. \nPlease contact Julia Peress at jperess@theshaar.org for more information.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/high-holy-day-family-experience/2025-09-24/
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:20250923T110000
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CREATED:20250804T161526Z
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SUMMARY:High Holy Day Family Experience
DESCRIPTION:Led by talented educator Marnie Stein\, this joyful service\, designed especially for young families\, creates a meaningful space where families can connect\, where Jewish identity is nurtured\, and where lasting community bonds are formed…one moment\, one memory\, one mitzvah at a time. \nOnce again\, Camp Lumi will offer dynamic and stimulating drop-in activities during services and other holiday programming\, all supervised by their caring staff. Due to high demand\, Camp Lumi’s hours will be extended this year to better serve our families. \n\nGenerously sponsored by David and Michael Cape \nAdditional sponsorship opportunities are available. \nPlease contact Julia Peress at jperess@theshaar.org for more information.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/high-holy-day-family-experience/2025-09-23/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event,Youth & Young Families
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CREATED:20250219T162152Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250313T200000
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CREATED:20250219T162152Z
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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
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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:20241215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241215T123000
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CREATED:20241202T173822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241202T174151Z
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SUMMARY:Chanukah Pajama Party
DESCRIPTION:Come dressed in your favorite Chanukah PJs! With face painting\, balloon animals\, bouncy castles\, a breakfast bar\, arcade games\, a live DJ and more – you do not want to miss it! For kids of all ages. Open to all. \n  \n$10 per person; $15 at the door \n$36 per household; $54 at the door
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/chanukah-pajama-party/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event,Youth & Young Families
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240921
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240922
DTSTAMP:20260525T000920
CREATED:20240828T173516Z
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SUMMARY:Make Judaism Your Superpower! With Jordan "Gorf" Gorfinkel
DESCRIPTION:Jordan Gorfinkel is a veteran Batman Editor working in graphic novels\, film\, and TV. He created the #1 bestselling Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel. \nShabbat Sermon:\nMaking Torah & Israel Your Superpower \nPost-Kiddush Presentation\nSuperheroes: The New Midrash — Featuring the Canadian debut of the Yona graphic novel
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/make-judaism-your-superpower-with-jordan-gorf-gorfinkel/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Youth & Young Families,Shaar Learning Center,Main Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T170000
DTSTAMP:20260525T000920
CREATED:20240828T174705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T164352Z
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SUMMARY:Ice Cream Truck
DESCRIPTION:Ice cream\, bracelet making\, Shofar-blowing\, personalize your Shaar Kippah and Bow. \nFree and open to all
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/ice-cream-truck/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event,Youth & Young Families
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