The Shaar

Shacharit
2026-03-24 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-03-25 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-03-26 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-03-27 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-03-28 08:45 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Quebec

Hebrew Classes - Winter Session - Level 5
2026-03-24 17:45 - 18:45, 2026-03-31 17:45 - 18:45 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Level 5: Communication and Grammar
Students achieve high-level fluency, use all tenses, express abstract ideas, and engage with Israeli culture. This level prepares students for real-world communication and advanced texts.
with Galia Philip

Mincha/Ma’ariv
2026-03-24 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-25 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-26 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-03-28 19:00 - 19:30 | Quebec

Tuesday Night Learning - Spring 2026
2026-03-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Featured Keynote Speaker:
Shabbos Kestenbaum
MARCH 24
7:30 PM – 8:20 PM
Crucial Debates about Israel and Zionism
Professor Csaba Nikolenyi: “Israeli Indigeneity”
Montreal Spiritual Leadership
Professor Norma Joseph: “Leadership and Loneliness: Coming of Age”
The Shabbat Table
A demonstration on food for Shabbat with Guila Sandroussy @tastyandhasty

8:40 PM – 9:30 PM
Bringing Learning to Life
Ravi Ari Faust of Kollel Torah Mitzion: “Can Faith Survive Auschwitz: Approaches to Holocaust Theodicy”
Big Problems, Big Ideas
Shabbos Kestenbaum, American Jewish activist: “American Jews and Israel”

Bereavement Group
2026-03-25 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-01 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-08 19:30 - 21:00 | 450 Kensington Av, 450 Kensington Avenue, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A3, Canada
In times of loss, being with others who share similar experiences can offer comfort, understanding, and support. Geared toward those in the first year of mourning, this program offers six group meetings held between January and April.
The group will be led by Carly Berlin, MSW, Registered Social Worker, together with Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis.To register, please contact Robyn Bennett at 514-937-9474 ext. 146 or rbennett@theshaar.org.
This program is sponsored by the Gertrude Friedman Memorial Fund, in memory of Gertrude Friedman—founder of the Canadian National Organization of Widows, career psychologist, and bereavement and family counsellor.

Parashat Hashavua
2026-03-26 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-02 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-09 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

Parent & Tot Shabbat
2026-03-27 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-03 11:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-10 11:30 - 12:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada

Candles
2026-03-27 18:58 | Quebec

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat
2026-03-27 19:00 - 19:30 | Quebec

Havdalah
2026-03-28 20:03 | Quebec

The Yalla Club
2026-03-30 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2026-04-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Jewish Learning. Israel Connection. Meaningful Friendships.
$80 per session · for students in grades 7-9 · Dinner will be served

Kings, Princes, and Prophets
2026-03-30 19:00, 2026-04-06 19:00, 2026-04-13 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.
