The Shaar

Mincha/Ma'ariv
2026-02-26 17:20 - 17:50, 2026-02-28 17:20 - 17:50 (America/New_York)

Shacharit
2026-02-27 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-02-28 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-01 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-03-02 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-03-03 07:00 - 08:00, 2026-03-04 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-03-05 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-03-06 07:30 - 08:30 and 1 more date

Candles
2026-02-27 17:20, 2026-03-06 17:30

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat
2026-02-27 17:20 - 17:50, 2026-03-06 17:30 - 18:00

Havdalah
2026-02-28 18:25

Mincha/Ma’ariv
2026-03-01 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-03-03 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-03-04 17:30 - 18:00, 2026-03-05 17:30 - 18:00

Fast of Esther
2026-03-02

Fast begins
2026-03-02 05:15

Youth & Young Families Superhero Purim Party
2026-03-02 16:30 - 18:30 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Calling all superheroes!
Everyone is invited to a Superhero-themed Purim Party packed with bouncy castles, face painting, virtual reality superhero games, air hockey, prizes, a toddler corner, dinner and more! Come celebrate courage, kindness, and joy – superhero style! For kids ages 0-12.

$10 per person; $36 per household (before March 2).

$15 per person; $45 per household (at the door).

Mincha/Ma’ariv/Megilah
2026-03-02 17:15 - 17:45

Hebrew Classes - Level 1 - Winter 2026
2026-03-02 17:55 - 18:55 | Online
Level 1: Learning to Read
This level introduces the Hebrew alphabet and vowels. Learners begin to decode and read simple words and phrases while focusing on correct pronunciation and reading fluency. No prior knowledge of Hebrew is required.
online with Merav Luz

Fast ends
2026-03-02 18:13

Congregational Superhero Purim Party
2026-03-02 19:30 - 22:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
This Purim, our community is invited to celebrate at our Superhero-themed Congregational Purim Party. Come in costume (superhero or otherwise!) and enjoy an evening of food, fun and games, and a thrilling mentalist show as we celebrate the heroes among us.

$15 per adult; $54 per household (before March 2).

$20 per adult; $72 per household (at the door).

$10 per child (12 and under); free for children 3 and under

Purim
2026-03-03

French Connexion Club de Lecture
2026-03-04 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 !
Le 4 mars, les romans épistolaires seront à l’honneur avec– Le cercle littéraire des amateurs d’épluchures de patates de Mary Ann Shaffer– 84 Charing Cross Road d’Helene Hanff– Inconnu à cette adresse de Kathrine Kressmann Taylor

Youth and Young Families Kabbalat Shabbat
2026-03-06 17:30 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
with Akiva School
Co-hosts: Emmanuelle Cahen, Melissa Kakon, Jessica Neat, Shari Segal
$45 per adult; $25 per child; Free for children under 3
Open to all
5:30 PM
Join Shaar clergy and the Akiva choir for a music-filled service in the Chapel.
6:30 PM
Family Shabbat dinner. Drop-in activities for kids supervised by Camp Lumi staff.
