Lev Coeur - Cooking for Auberge Shalom
2025-11-20 07:30 - 09:00 (America/New_York)
Be part of a meaningful mitzvah opportunity that nourishes both body and soul as we prepare wholesome, delicious, and Kosher meals for Auberge Shalom, a vital organization supporting women and children affected by intimate partner abuse.

This is a powerful way to give back — and a beautiful expression of our community values in action.

Even if you can spare just an hour after school drop-off or morning minyan, your presence makes a real difference.

Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 3 Afternoon
2025-11-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-27 12:00 - 13:00 | 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 Merav Luz

Mincha/Ma'ariv
2025-11-20 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-22 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-23 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-24 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-25 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-26 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-27 16:00 - 16:30

Movie Screening: The Road Between Us
2025-11-20 19:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Winner of the Toronto International Film Festival’s Best Documentary Award.
$18 per person
Q&A with Director Barry Avrich after the screening

Parashat Hashavua
2025-11-20 19:30 - 21:00, 2025-11-27 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

Shacharit
2025-11-21 07:15 - 08:15, 2025-11-22 08:45 - 12:00, 2025-11-23 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-11-24 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-11-25 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-11-26 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-11-27 07:30 - 08:30, 2025-11-28 07:30 - 08:30

Candles
2025-11-21 16:00, 2025-11-28 15:55

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat
2025-11-21 16:00 - 16:30, 2025-11-28 16:00 - 16:30

Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat Dinner
2025-11-21 18:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
with Aliza and Rabbi Leo Dee

Rabbi Leo Dee, whose wife, Lucy, and two daughters, Maia and Rina, were murdered by Hamas terrorists in April 2023, recently married Toronto-born Aliza Teplitsky. Join us as we welcome them for a Shabbaton weekend discussing how to cope with life’s challenges.

Dinner: $60 per person; $35 for children 4-12, Free for children 3 and under

Havdalah
2025-11-22 17:06

Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 1
2025-11-24 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

Kings, Princes, and Prophets
2025-11-24 19:00 | 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.

Family Shabbat Dinner (Members and YYF Pass Holders Only)
2025-11-28 17:30 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
5:30 PM: Special service for young families
6:00 PM: Dinner begins
$36 per adult $18 per child (ages 4-12)
FREE FOR CHILDREN under 3
magic show FOR KIDS Programming For Children and Teens Will Be Provided

Please note this dinner is exclusively for Shaar members and families that have purchased the Youth & Youth Families Pass.
If you would be interested in purchasing the YYF pass please contact:
Julia Peress
jperess@theshaar.org
514-937-9474
