Kings, Princes, and Prophets
2026-04-13 19:00, 2026-04-20 19:00, 2026-04-27 19:00, 2026-05-04 19:00, 2026-05-11 19:00, 2026-05-18 19:00 (America/New_York) | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, 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.

Tuesday Night Learning - Spring 2026
2026-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Featured Keynote Speaker:
Adam Louis Klein
APRIL 14
7:30 PM – 8:20 PM
Crucial Debates about Israel and Zionism
Professor Csaba Nikolenyi: “The IHRA (International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance) Definition of Antisemitism”
Montreal Spiritual Leadership
Rabbi Reuven Poupko: “What Does Holocaust Education Accomplish?”
The Shabbat Table
A demonstration on food for Shabbat with Tammy Israel @saladsnsweets

8:40 PM – 9:30 PM
Bringing Learning to Life
Rav Ari Faust of Kollel Torah Mitzion – “When God is Silent”
Big Problems, Big Ideas
Adam Louis Klein, writer, anthropologist, and musician: “Anti-Semitism in the Academy”

Bereavement Group
2026-04-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-22 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-29 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-06 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-13 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-20 19:30 - 21:00 | 450 Kensington Av, 450 Kensington Avenue, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A3, Canada
In times of loss, being with others who share similar experiences can offer comfort, understanding, and support. Geared toward those in the first year of mourning, this program offers six group meetings held between January and April.
The group will be led by Carly Berlin, MSW, Registered Social Worker, together with Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis.To register, please contact Robyn Bennett at 514-937-9474 ext. 146 or rbennett@theshaar.org.
This program is sponsored by the Gertrude Friedman Memorial Fund, in memory of Gertrude Friedman—founder of the Canadian National Organization of Widows, career psychologist, and bereavement and family counsellor.

French Connexion Club de Lecture
2026-04-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Quebec
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 !
Le 15 avril, nous lirons les prix littéraires de cet automne 2025 dont– La maison vide de Laurent Mauvignier – Goncourt et Le monde– Je voulais vivre d’AdélaÏde de Clermont Tonnerre – Renaudot– La nuit au coeur de Nathacha Appanah – Femina, Goncourt lycéens et Renaudot lycéens– Kolkhoze d’Emmanuel Carrère – Médicis– Le monde est fatigué de Joseph Incardona – 2 magots et Femina lycéens– Les éléments de John Boyne – Fnac et Fémina étranger– Passagères de nuit de Yanick Lahens – Académie françaiseet bien d’autres.

Parashat Hashavua
2026-04-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, 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

Parent & Tot Shabbat
2026-04-17 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-24 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-01 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-08 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-05-15 11:30 - 12:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada

The Yalla Club
2026-04-20 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-27 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-11 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-05-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Jewish Learning. Israel Connection. Meaningful Friendships.
$80 per session · for students in grades 7-9 · Dinner will be served

Books and Tea
2026-05-14 12:30 - 17:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
$20 per person · Light lunch: 12:30 pm · Program: 1:00 pm
Reviewed by Linda Shohet
The Elements by John Boyne – A gripping and profound exploration of guilt, blame, trauma, and the human capacity for redemption. In The Elements, acclaimed Irish novelist John Boyne has created an epic saga that weaves together four interconnected narratives, each representing a different perspective on the enabler, the accomplice, the perpetrator, and the victim. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
