The Shaar

Min/Ma'ar *
2024-09-19 18:40 - 19:40, 2024-09-22 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-09-23 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-09-24 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-09-25 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-09-26 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York)

Jewish Mysticism: Science Fiction, Myth, or Spiritual Guidance?
2024-09-19 19:30 - 20:30, 2024-09-26 19:30 - 20:30 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
The wisdom of the Kabbalah reveals the connection between body and soul and between the hidden and the visible, which are intertwined In this circle of life. Immerse yourself in the world of Jewish mysticism; from its roots with the Besht to the present period. Come learn about how positive thoughts and challenges can be used as formative tools to shape our reality and lead to personal growth, improving our quality of life.
Taught by Galia Philip • In-person
$36 for the course

Shacharit *
2024-09-20 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-09-22 08:00 - 09:00, 2024-09-23 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-09-24 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-09-25 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-09-26 07:30 - 08:30, 2024-09-27 07:30 - 08:30

Candles
2024-09-20 18:36, 2024-09-27 18:23

Min/K-Shab
2024-09-20 18:40 - 19:40, 2024-09-27 18:30 - 19:30

Make Judaism Your Superpower! With Jordan "Gorf" Gorfinkel
2024-09-21 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Jordan Gorfinkel is a veteran Batman Editor working in graphic novels, film, and TV. He created the #1 bestselling Passover Haggadah Graphic Novel.
Shabbat Sermon:
Making Torah & Israel Your Superpower
Post-Kiddush Presentation
Superheroes: The New Midrash — Featuring the Canadian debut of the Yona graphic novel

Shacharit
2024-09-21 08:45 - 09:45, 2024-09-28 09:30 - 10:30

Min/Ma'ar
2024-09-21 18:40 - 19:40, 2024-09-28 18:30 - 19:30

Havdalah
2024-09-21 19:37

Under Jerusalem: A four part series on the history of the world's most excavated city
2024-09-23 07:30 - 20:30 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Under Jerusalem is a four-part lecture series on the history of Jerusalem Archaeology. As we explore the research and digs of Charles Warren, Eilat Mazar and other leaders in the field, we delve into the controversial study of the city’s buried history.
$36 per person

Michal Cotler-Wunsh In Conversation with Barbara Kay
2024-09-23 19:30 - 21:30
With regrets, The Honorable Irwin Cotler is unable to participate. We are pleased to welcome Shaar member Barbara Kay, author and columnist, as our moderator. Cotler-Wunsh is Israel’s Special Envoy for Combatting Antisemitism and will speak about how to empower communities through education.
In partnership with Canadian Friends of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
$15 for students · $25 general admission

Introduction to Hebrew
2024-09-24 18:00 - 19:00
Throughout Jewish history, Hebrew has been a connection between Jewish communities around the world. For many people, learning Hebrew is the first step to reconnecting (or even opening up) their Jewish roots. Have you always wanted to read the Passover Haggadah? Perhaps follow along in the Siddur (prayer book)? In this course we will get you reading! For those who do not recognize an Alef from a Bet, Intro to Hebrew will be the perfect gateway! For those who are ready to improve, our 4.0 Beyond the Aleph Bet will be ideal for you.
$100 includes text book

Intermediate Hebrew
2024-09-24 19:00 - 20:00

The Genius of Genesis
2024-09-26 13:00 - 14:00
An in-depth exploration of the first book of the Torah.
Taught by Rabbi Scheier • In-person
$36 per person
