The Shaar

Mincha/Ma'ariv
2025-08-25 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-26 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-27 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-08-28 19:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-06 19:10 - 19:40, 2025-09-07 18:50 - 19:20, 2025-09-08 18:50 - 19:20 (America/New_York)

Shaar-BQ
2025-08-27 19:30 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Save the Date!

Savour the end of Summer with us at a BBQ in the courtyard. Delicious food, great company – you don’t want to miss this! More details to follow.
More details to follow.

The Chuppah and Beyond: A Course For Engaged Couples
2025-08-27 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-09-03 19:30 - 21:00
Our Pre-Marriage course is designed for engaged couples looking to build a strong, meaningful foundation rooted in Jewish values. Through guided conversations and expert-led sessions, couples explore love, communication, family, and faith — all in a warm and supportive setting. Free of charge for couples getting married at the Shaar or by Shaar clergy. Open to other couples for a fee.

Candles
2025-08-29 19:19, 2025-09-05 19:06

Mincha/Ma'ariv *
2025-08-30 19:20

Havdalah
2025-08-30 20:22, 2025-09-06 20:08

Shacharit *
2025-08-31 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-09-01 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-09-06 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-07 08:00 - 09:00

Shacharit
2025-09-02 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-09-03 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-09-04 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-09-05 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-09-08 07:30 - 08:30

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat
2025-09-05 18:45 - 19:15

Sephardic Friday Night Experience
2025-09-05 19:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Featuring CANTOR Nathaniel Abitbol
The joy of a soulful Sephardic Kabbalat Shabbat, followed by a festive dinner filled with authentic cuisine, heartfelt melodies, and vibrant spirit.
$50 per person · $25 for children 12 and under
Services are open to all. Dinner by registration only.

Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 1
2025-09-08 18:00 - 19:00
Level 1: Learning To Read
This level introduces the Hebrew alphabet and vowels. Students begin to decode and read simple words and phrases while focusing on correct pronunciation and reading fluency. No prior knowledge of Hebrew is required

Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 4
2025-09-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Level 4: Conversational Hebrew & Reading Comprehension
Students are able to hold simple conversations, read short stories or articles, and write short texts. They begin to use the past tense and improve confidence in speaking.
with Galia Philip

Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 2
2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Level 2: Basic Vocabulary and Every Day Expressions
Students develop basic conversational skills and essential vocabulary related to daily life. This level enables simple dialogues, basic listening comprehension, and comfort in practical Hebrew contexts.
with Merav Luz

Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 3
2025-09-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Level 3: Building Sentences and Basic Grammar
Students begin to construct full sentences, understand gender/plural rules, and improve fluency in the present tense. Reading short texts and understanding context is introduced.
with Galia Philip
