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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T175500
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UID:10014352-1776707700-1776711300@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew - Level 1 - Learning to Read
DESCRIPTION:The class introduces the Hebrew alphabet and vowels. Learners begin to decode and read simple words and phrases while focusing on correct pronunciation and reading fluency. Our level 1 course introduces beginners to basic vocabulary and helps them build a good foundation for their Hebrew.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew_spirng2026_level1/2026-04-20/
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/2025/07/SLC_Hebrew_Merav-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260331T151115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T151115Z
UID:10014385-1776708000-1776711600@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew - Level 4 - Conversational Hebrew & Reading Comprehension
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-spring2026-level4/2026-04-20/
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/2025/07/SLC_Hebrew_Galia-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260204T200624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T212240Z
UID:10013938-1776709800-1776715200@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:The Yalla Club
DESCRIPTION:Jewish Learning. Israel Connection. Meaningful Friendships.\n$80 per session · for students in grades 7-9 · Dinner will be served
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/club-sababa-2/2026-04-20/
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/2025/12/ClubSababa_Flyer3-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20250909T181340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T200540Z
UID:10012134-1776711600-1776711600@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Kings\, Princes\, and Prophets
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Yosi Even-Hen\nStep 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.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/kings-princes-and-prophets/2026-04-20/
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/2025/09/SH_KingsPrincesProphets_Flyer-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260318T162859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T195322Z
UID:10014107-1776711600-1776713400@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Mincha/Ma’ariv
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/mincha-maariv-9/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Jewish Holidays,Service Times
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260331T150605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T151516Z
UID:10014363-1776711600-1776715200@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew - Level 2 - Basic Vocabulary and Everyday Expressions
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-spring2026-level2/2026-04-20/
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/2025/07/SLC_Hebrew_Merav-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T200000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260331T151304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T151304Z
UID:10014396-1776711600-1776715200@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew - Level 5 - Communication and Grammar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-level-5-communication-and-grammar/2026-04-20/
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/2025/07/SLC_Hebrew_Galia-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T203000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260326T193038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T162317Z
UID:10014291-1776711600-1776717000@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Chess
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/chess/2026-04-20/
LOCATION:450 Kensington Avenue\, 450 Kensington Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260420T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260331T150858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T150858Z
UID:10014374-1776715200-1776718800@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew - Level 3 - Building Sentences and Basic Grammar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-spring2026-level3/2026-04-20/
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/2025/07/SLC_Hebrew_Merav-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260318T143516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155249Z
UID:10014078-1776756600-1776760200@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Shacharit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/shacharit-298/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Jewish Holidays,Service Times
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260318T162859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T195322Z
UID:10014108-1776798000-1776799800@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Mincha/Ma’ariv
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/mincha-maariv-9/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Jewish Holidays,Service Times
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260318T143516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155249Z
UID:10014079-1776843000-1776846600@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Shacharit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/shacharit-298/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Jewish Holidays,Service Times
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260318T162859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T195322Z
UID:10014109-1776884400-1776886200@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Mincha/Ma’ariv
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/mincha-maariv-9/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Jewish Holidays,Service Times
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20251216T163550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T164719Z
UID:10013461-1776886200-1776891600@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Bereavement Group
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/bereavement-group/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:450 Kensington Avenue\, 450 Kensington Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event,Shaar Cares
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/SH_Bereavement_Group_Flyer_2026-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260318T143516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155249Z
UID:10014080-1776929400-1776933000@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Shacharit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/shacharit-298/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Jewish Holidays,Service Times
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260318T162859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T195322Z
UID:10014110-1776970800-1776972600@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Mincha/Ma’ariv
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/mincha-maariv-9/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Jewish Holidays,Service Times
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T210000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20250909T165514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T200440Z
UID:10011879-1776972600-1776978000@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Parashat Hashavua
DESCRIPTION:Taught by Rabbi Ellis\nCome 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. \nFree and open to all
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/parashat-hashavua/2026-04-23/
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/2025/09/SH_Parshat_Hashavua_Flyer2-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260318T143516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155249Z
UID:10014081-1777015800-1777019400@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Shacharit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/shacharit-298/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Jewish Holidays,Service Times
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260113T202308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T202308Z
UID:10013805-1777030200-1777032000@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Parent & Tot Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/parent-tot-shabbat/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event,Youth & Young Families
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/parent-and-tot-winter-2026.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260318T182108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T182108Z
UID:10014120-1777057200-1777059000@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/mincha-kabbalat-shabbat-3/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Service Times
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T193400
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260424T193400
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260318T190408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T154716Z
UID:10014137-1777059240-1777059240@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Candles
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/candles-55/2026-04-24/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Service Times
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260318T143516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155249Z
UID:10014082-1777106700-1777118400@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Shacharit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/shacharit-298/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Jewish Holidays,Service Times
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T191000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T194000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260318T162859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T195322Z
UID:10014111-1777144200-1777146000@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Mincha/Ma’ariv
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/mincha-maariv-9/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Jewish Holidays,Service Times
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T204300
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T204300
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260318T191515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T193234Z
UID:10014151-1777149780-1777149780@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Havdalah
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/havdalah-40/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Service Times
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T090000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260318T143516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155249Z
UID:10014083-1777190400-1777194000@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Shacharit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/shacharit-298/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Jewish Holidays,Service Times
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260326T194329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T195808Z
UID:10014349-1777204800-1777210200@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Sundays at the Shaar - Behind the Scenes at the Segal Centre
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/sundays-at-the-shaar-behind-the-scenes-at-the-segal-centre/
LOCATION:450 Kensington Avenue\, 450 Kensington Avenue\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Main Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/lisa-rubin.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260426T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260318T162859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T195322Z
UID:10014112-1777230000-1777231800@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Mincha/Ma’ariv
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/mincha-maariv-9/2026-04-26/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Jewish Holidays,Service Times
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T083000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260318T143516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T155249Z
UID:10014084-1777275000-1777278600@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Shacharit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/shacharit-298/2026-04-27/
LOCATION:Quebec
CATEGORIES:Jewish Holidays,Service Times
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T175500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T185500
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260331T150115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T151423Z
UID:10014353-1777312500-1777316100@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew - Level 1 - Learning to Read
DESCRIPTION:The class introduces the Hebrew alphabet and vowels. Learners begin to decode and read simple words and phrases while focusing on correct pronunciation and reading fluency. Our level 1 course introduces beginners to basic vocabulary and helps them build a good foundation for their Hebrew.
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew_spirng2026_level1/2026-04-27/
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/2025/07/SLC_Hebrew_Merav-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260427T190000
DTSTAMP:20260403T195349
CREATED:20260331T151115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T151115Z
UID:10014386-1777312800-1777316400@www.theshaar.org
SUMMARY:Hebrew - Level 4 - Conversational Hebrew & Reading Comprehension
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-spring2026-level4/2026-04-27/
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/2025/07/SLC_Hebrew_Galia-scaled.jpg
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