The Shaar

Mincha/Ma’ariv
2026-05-12 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-13 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-14 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-16 19:40 - 20:10, 2026-05-17 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-18 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-19 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-20 19:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) and 1 more date

Shacharit
2026-05-13 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-05-14 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-05-15 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-05-16 08:45 - 12:00, 2026-05-17 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-05-18 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-05-19 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-05-20 07:30 - 08:30 and 1 more date

French Connexion Club de Lecture
2026-05-13 19:30 - 21:00
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 !
Pour notre rencontre du mercredi 13 mai, nous lirons des huis-clos:– Le poids de la neige de Christian Guay-Poliquin– Blizzard de Marie Vintgras– Quand tu écouteras cette chanson de Lola Lafon (ma nuit au musée).

Books and Tea
2026-05-14 12:30 - 14:30 | 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

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat
2026-05-15 19:00 - 19:30

Candles
2026-05-15 20:00

Havdalah
2026-05-16 21:13

Statutory holiday (Victoria Day)
2026-05-18

Hebrew - Level 1 - Learning to Read
2026-05-18 17:55 - 18:55 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
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.

Hebrew - Level 4 - Conversational Hebrew & Reading Comprehension
2026-05-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada

Hebrew - Level 2 - Basic Vocabulary and Everyday Expressions
2026-05-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada

Hebrew - Level 5 - Communication and Grammar
2026-05-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada

Hebrew - Level 3 - Building Sentences and Basic Grammar
2026-05-18 20:00 - 21:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada

Erev Shavuot
2026-05-21
