The Shaar

Shacharit
2026-04-12 08:00 - 09:00, 2026-04-13 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-04-14 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-04-15 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-04-16 07:30 - 08:30, 2026-04-17 07:15 - 08:15, 2026-04-18 08:45 - 12:00, 2026-04-19 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) and 1 more date

Mincha/Ma’ariv
2026-04-12 19:00, 2026-04-13 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-14 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-15 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-16 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-18 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-19 19:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-20 19:00 - 19:30

Hebrew - Level 1 - Learning to Read
2026-04-13 17:55 - 18:55, 2026-04-20 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
2026-04-13 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada

Hebrew - Level 2 - Basic Vocabulary and Everyday Expressions
2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada

Hebrew - Level 5 - Communication and Grammar
2026-04-13 19:00 - 20:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada

Hebrew - Level 3 - Building Sentences and Basic Grammar
2026-04-13 20:00 - 21:00 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada

Tuesday Night Learning - Spring 2026
2026-04-14 19:30 - 21:30 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Featured Keynote Speaker:
Adam Louis Klein
APRIL 14
7:30 PM – 8:20 PM
Crucial Debates about Israel and Zionism
Professor Csaba Nikolenyi: “The IHRA (International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance) Definition of Antisemitism”
Professor Nikolenyi examines the IHRA definition of antisemitism and the debates surrounding its use in public policy, universities, and international discourse, exploring how it shapes contemporary conversations about antisemitism and Israel.
Montreal Spiritual Leadership
Rabbi Reuven Poupko: “What Does Holocaust Education Accomplish?”
Rabbi Poupko reflects on the goals and impact of Holocaust education today, asking what it truly teaches about memory, morality, and responsibility in confronting antisemitism and preserving historical truth.
The Shabbat Table
A demonstration on food for Shabbat with Tammy Israel @saladsnsweets
Join Tammy Israel for a live culinary demonstration featuring fresh, creative dishes perfect for Shabbat, with practical ideas and inspiration to bring flavor and beauty to your Shabbat table.
8:40 PM – 9:30 PM
Bringing Learning to Life
Kollel Torah Mitzion – “Can Faith Survive Auschwitz: Approaches to Holocaust Theodicy”
An interactive learning session exploring how Jewish thinkers have grappled with faith after the Holocaust. Through guided discussion and sources, participants will examine different theological responses to suffering and the enduring challenge of belief after Auschwitz.
Big Problems, Big Ideas
Adam Louis Klein, scholar of antizionism whose work focuses on antizionism as a single, holistic ideology of anti-Jewish exclusion: “Tying It All Together: Antizionism, A Holistic Ideology”
A conversation examining the rise of antizionism on university campuses, exploring how it manifests in academic discourse, student activism, and institutional responses.

French Connexion Club de Lecture
2026-04-15 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 15 avril, nous lirons les prix littéraires de cet automne 2025 dont– La maison vide de Laurent Mauvignier – Goncourt et Le monde– Je voulais vivre d’AdélaÏde de Clermont Tonnerre – Renaudot– La nuit au coeur de Nathacha Appanah – Femina, Goncourt lycéens et Renaudot lycéens– Kolkhoze d’Emmanuel Carrère – Médicis– Le monde est fatigué de Joseph Incardona – 2 magots et Femina lycéens– Les éléments de John Boyne – Fnac et Fémina étranger– Passagères de nuit de Yanick Lahens – Académie françaiseet bien d’autres.

Ambassador Ido Aharoni Aronoff
2026-04-16 19:30 | Congregation Shaar Hashomayim, 425 Metcalfe Ave, Westmount, Quebec, H3Y 3A2, Canada
Israel And A New Middle East
free and open to all · Registration required by Tuesday, April 14
Ambassador Ido Aharoni is a veteran Israeli diplomat and former Consul General of Israel in New York (2010–2016). He played a key role in back-channel negotiations with the Palestinians and pioneered Israel’s nation branding efforts. Today, he is a Professor of Business at Touro University and a sought-after speaker who has lectured at leading institutions, including Harvard, Yale, Wharton, and UC Berkeley.
Presented by The Irene and Stephen Lipper Lecture Series.

Mincha/Kabbalat Shabbat
2026-04-17 19:00 - 19:30

Candles
2026-04-17 19:25

Havdalah
2026-04-18 20:32
