BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Shaar - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.theshaar.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for The Shaar REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260216T183000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021756 CREATED:20251203T160140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T150223Z UID:10013177-1771266600-1771266600@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:The Yalla Club DESCRIPTION:Jewish Learning. Israel Connection. Meaningful Friendships.\n$90 per session · for students in grades 7-9 · Dinner will be served URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/club-sababa/2026-02-16/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,Youth & Young Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ClubSababa2_Flyer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T183000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021756 CREATED:20251203T160140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T150223Z UID:10013176-1770661800-1770661800@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:The Yalla Club DESCRIPTION:Jewish Learning. Israel Connection. Meaningful Friendships.\n$90 per session · for students in grades 7-9 · Dinner will be served URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/club-sababa/2026-02-09/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,Youth & Young Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ClubSababa2_Flyer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021756 CREATED:20260113T172644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T201816Z UID:10013791-1770319800-1770325200@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:Iran Unveiled: The Reality Behind The Headlines With Jonathan Harounoff DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/unveiled-the-reality-behind-the-headlines-with-jonathan-harounoff/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Iran-Unveiled-Poster-.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260202T183000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021756 CREATED:20251203T160140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T150223Z UID:10013175-1770057000-1770057000@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:The Yalla Club DESCRIPTION:Jewish Learning. Israel Connection. Meaningful Friendships.\n$90 per session · for students in grades 7-9 · Dinner will be served URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/club-sababa/2026-02-02/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,Youth & Young Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ClubSababa2_Flyer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T183000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021756 CREATED:20251203T160140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T150223Z UID:10013174-1769452200-1769452200@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:The Yalla Club DESCRIPTION:Jewish Learning. Israel Connection. Meaningful Friendships.\n$90 per session · for students in grades 7-9 · Dinner will be served URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/club-sababa/2026-01-26/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,Youth & Young Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/ClubSababa2_Flyer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T230000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021756 CREATED:20260114T183754Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T174919Z UID:10013855-1769284800-1769295600@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:Spark\, Sip and Spice: Havdalah for Young Professionals DESCRIPTION:$18 per person URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/spark-sip-and-spice-havdalah-for-young-professionals/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,YP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Havdalah-poster-final-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021756 CREATED:20260114T183541Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260119T175414Z UID:10013854-1769108400-1769115600@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:Challah & Chesed - For Young Professionals DESCRIPTION: URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/challah-chesed-for-young-professionals/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,YP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Challah-bake-flyer-YP-X-Zera-Cafe.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251222T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021756 CREATED:20251203T155726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T182417Z UID:10013722-1766390400-1766422800@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:8 Days of Chanukah in Action DESCRIPTION:Eight Days. Endless Light. One Community of Giving.\nJoin us as we turn the spirit of Chanukah into action — eight days and nights of volunteering\, compassion\, and connection.Be the light. Get involved. Sponsored in loving memory of Natalie and Harold Brownstein. \n  \nZera CaféWith Cantor Gideon Zelemyer Wednesday\, December 3 — 10:00 AM –12:30 PM (5 people maximum)Be part of a meaningful morning at Zera Café\, preparing delicious homemade meals with the staff from Zera Café. \nMADA – With Bar/Bat Mitzvah FamiliesWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Thursday\, December 4 — 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM An interactive volunteer experience at MADA Centre preparing boxes to be delivered for Shabbat. \nAvalanche Kidz HockeyWith Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Sunday\, December 7 — 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Hit the ice with Avalanche Kidz hockey\, an organization that provides neurodivergent kids a safe and inclusive space where they can build confidence\, improve social skills\, and enjoy the game of hockey. \nFriendship CircleWith Rabbi Yoshua Ellis Sunday\, December 7 — 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (40 kids maximum\, ages 4-11) Participate in a delicious and engaging chocolate-making workshop\, followed by an inclusive art activity and playtime in the Friendship Circle’s jungle gym. \nKerry’s KitchenWith Rabbi Adam Scheier Tuesday\, December 9 — 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Prepare meals for cancer patients and their families in the Shaar kitchen. Kerry’s Kitchen is an initiative of En Famille\, a Hope & Cope program of the Jewish General Hospital. \nJEM WorkshopWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Wednesday\, December 10 — 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (20 people maximum) Join Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen for a hands-on volunteer experience with the JEM Workshop\, an organization dedicated to providing adapted and meaningful employment to individuals with diverse abilities. \nPlace Kensington with Netivot StudentsWith Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Wednesday\, December 17 — 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMRabbiYehoshua Ellis joins our Netivot students for a heartwarming performance of Chanukah songs for the residents of Place Kensington. \nBBQ for Soldiers in IsraelMonday\, December 22 — Details TBA For those in our community who will be in Israel\, this is an opportunity to show gratitude to the brave men and women of the IDF. URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/8-days-of-chanukah-in-action/2025-12-22/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,Shaar Cares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SH_8days_Chanukah_Flyer-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T230000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021756 CREATED:20251124T031056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T203011Z UID:10012726-1766082600-1766098800@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:Young Professionals celebrate 'CHanukah at the Shaar' DESCRIPTION:Watch the Chicago Blackhawks vs. the Montreal Canadiens Game At The Shaar\n$18 per person\nJoin the Shaar’s YPs for a cozy evening of latke poutine\, Beaver Tails\, beer\, and good sportsmanship as we celebrate the miracle of Chanukah when the Habs beat the Blackhawks. This event is only for Young Professionals in their 20s and 30s. URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/young-professionals-celebrate-chanukah-at-the-shaar/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,YP ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/YP_CHanukah_Habs_Flyer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251217T170000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021756 CREATED:20251203T155726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T182417Z UID:10013170-1765987200-1765990800@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:8 Days of Chanukah in Action DESCRIPTION:Eight Days. Endless Light. One Community of Giving.\nJoin us as we turn the spirit of Chanukah into action — eight days and nights of volunteering\, compassion\, and connection.Be the light. Get involved. Sponsored in loving memory of Natalie and Harold Brownstein. \n  \nZera CaféWith Cantor Gideon Zelemyer Wednesday\, December 3 — 10:00 AM –12:30 PM (5 people maximum)Be part of a meaningful morning at Zera Café\, preparing delicious homemade meals with the staff from Zera Café. \nMADA – With Bar/Bat Mitzvah FamiliesWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Thursday\, December 4 — 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM An interactive volunteer experience at MADA Centre preparing boxes to be delivered for Shabbat. \nAvalanche Kidz HockeyWith Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Sunday\, December 7 — 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Hit the ice with Avalanche Kidz hockey\, an organization that provides neurodivergent kids a safe and inclusive space where they can build confidence\, improve social skills\, and enjoy the game of hockey. \nFriendship CircleWith Rabbi Yoshua Ellis Sunday\, December 7 — 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (40 kids maximum\, ages 4-11) Participate in a delicious and engaging chocolate-making workshop\, followed by an inclusive art activity and playtime in the Friendship Circle’s jungle gym. \nKerry’s KitchenWith Rabbi Adam Scheier Tuesday\, December 9 — 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Prepare meals for cancer patients and their families in the Shaar kitchen. Kerry’s Kitchen is an initiative of En Famille\, a Hope & Cope program of the Jewish General Hospital. \nJEM WorkshopWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Wednesday\, December 10 — 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (20 people maximum) Join Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen for a hands-on volunteer experience with the JEM Workshop\, an organization dedicated to providing adapted and meaningful employment to individuals with diverse abilities. \nPlace Kensington with Netivot StudentsWith Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Wednesday\, December 17 — 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMRabbiYehoshua Ellis joins our Netivot students for a heartwarming performance of Chanukah songs for the residents of Place Kensington. \nBBQ for Soldiers in IsraelMonday\, December 22 — Details TBA For those in our community who will be in Israel\, this is an opportunity to show gratitude to the brave men and women of the IDF. URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/8-days-of-chanukah-in-action/2025-12-17/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,Shaar Cares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SH_8days_Chanukah_Flyer-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021756 CREATED:20251105T154421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T155504Z UID:10012711-1765911600-1765911600@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:Chanukah Celebration and Concert at the Shaar DESCRIPTION:Featuring  Shul Sisters\, a dynamic cantorial trio\, Cantor Gideon Zelermyer\, the Shaar Choir\, and Youth Choir.Enjoy a joyful evening of music\, community\, and Chanukah spirit!Latkes and sufganiyot will be served!\n$25 for adults | $15 for youth (16 and under)Seating: General AdmissionMade possible by The Leo & Roni Kolber Music Programming Fund URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/chanukah-celebration-at-the-shaar/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music & Arts,Main Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Chanukah2025_Flyer_V5-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251214T183000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021756 CREATED:20251124T030850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T194650Z UID:10012725-1765729800-1765737000@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:Chanukah Pajama Party DESCRIPTION:$15 per person ($10 for members and YYF Pass holders);\n$54 per household ($36 for members and YYF Pass holders)\nCome dressed in your favorite PJs and have breakfast for supper as we light the first candle of the Festival of Lights together. \n  URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/chanukah-pajama-party-2/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,Youth & Young Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SH_Chanukah2025_Flyer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021756 CREATED:20250908T190849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T190849Z UID:10011815-1765395000-1765400400@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:French Connexion - Club de lecture DESCRIPTION: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! URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/french-connexion-club-de-lecture-3/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,French Connexion ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FC_ClubLecture10dec_Flyer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021756 CREATED:20251203T155726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T182417Z UID:10013169-1765360800-1765368000@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:8 Days of Chanukah in Action DESCRIPTION:Eight Days. Endless Light. One Community of Giving.\nJoin us as we turn the spirit of Chanukah into action — eight days and nights of volunteering\, compassion\, and connection.Be the light. Get involved. Sponsored in loving memory of Natalie and Harold Brownstein. \n  \nZera CaféWith Cantor Gideon Zelemyer Wednesday\, December 3 — 10:00 AM –12:30 PM (5 people maximum)Be part of a meaningful morning at Zera Café\, preparing delicious homemade meals with the staff from Zera Café. \nMADA – With Bar/Bat Mitzvah FamiliesWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Thursday\, December 4 — 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM An interactive volunteer experience at MADA Centre preparing boxes to be delivered for Shabbat. \nAvalanche Kidz HockeyWith Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Sunday\, December 7 — 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Hit the ice with Avalanche Kidz hockey\, an organization that provides neurodivergent kids a safe and inclusive space where they can build confidence\, improve social skills\, and enjoy the game of hockey. \nFriendship CircleWith Rabbi Yoshua Ellis Sunday\, December 7 — 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (40 kids maximum\, ages 4-11) Participate in a delicious and engaging chocolate-making workshop\, followed by an inclusive art activity and playtime in the Friendship Circle’s jungle gym. \nKerry’s KitchenWith Rabbi Adam Scheier Tuesday\, December 9 — 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Prepare meals for cancer patients and their families in the Shaar kitchen. Kerry’s Kitchen is an initiative of En Famille\, a Hope & Cope program of the Jewish General Hospital. \nJEM WorkshopWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Wednesday\, December 10 — 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (20 people maximum) Join Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen for a hands-on volunteer experience with the JEM Workshop\, an organization dedicated to providing adapted and meaningful employment to individuals with diverse abilities. \nPlace Kensington with Netivot StudentsWith Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Wednesday\, December 17 — 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMRabbiYehoshua Ellis joins our Netivot students for a heartwarming performance of Chanukah songs for the residents of Place Kensington. \nBBQ for Soldiers in IsraelMonday\, December 22 — Details TBA For those in our community who will be in Israel\, this is an opportunity to show gratitude to the brave men and women of the IDF. URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/8-days-of-chanukah-in-action/2025-12-10/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,Shaar Cares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SH_8days_Chanukah_Flyer-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251209T203000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021756 CREATED:20251203T155726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T182417Z UID:10013168-1765305000-1765312200@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:8 Days of Chanukah in Action DESCRIPTION:Eight Days. Endless Light. One Community of Giving.\nJoin us as we turn the spirit of Chanukah into action — eight days and nights of volunteering\, compassion\, and connection.Be the light. Get involved. Sponsored in loving memory of Natalie and Harold Brownstein. \n  \nZera CaféWith Cantor Gideon Zelemyer Wednesday\, December 3 — 10:00 AM –12:30 PM (5 people maximum)Be part of a meaningful morning at Zera Café\, preparing delicious homemade meals with the staff from Zera Café. \nMADA – With Bar/Bat Mitzvah FamiliesWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Thursday\, December 4 — 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM An interactive volunteer experience at MADA Centre preparing boxes to be delivered for Shabbat. \nAvalanche Kidz HockeyWith Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Sunday\, December 7 — 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Hit the ice with Avalanche Kidz hockey\, an organization that provides neurodivergent kids a safe and inclusive space where they can build confidence\, improve social skills\, and enjoy the game of hockey. \nFriendship CircleWith Rabbi Yoshua Ellis Sunday\, December 7 — 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (40 kids maximum\, ages 4-11) Participate in a delicious and engaging chocolate-making workshop\, followed by an inclusive art activity and playtime in the Friendship Circle’s jungle gym. \nKerry’s KitchenWith Rabbi Adam Scheier Tuesday\, December 9 — 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Prepare meals for cancer patients and their families in the Shaar kitchen. Kerry’s Kitchen is an initiative of En Famille\, a Hope & Cope program of the Jewish General Hospital. \nJEM WorkshopWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Wednesday\, December 10 — 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (20 people maximum) Join Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen for a hands-on volunteer experience with the JEM Workshop\, an organization dedicated to providing adapted and meaningful employment to individuals with diverse abilities. \nPlace Kensington with Netivot StudentsWith Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Wednesday\, December 17 — 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMRabbiYehoshua Ellis joins our Netivot students for a heartwarming performance of Chanukah songs for the residents of Place Kensington. \nBBQ for Soldiers in IsraelMonday\, December 22 — Details TBA For those in our community who will be in Israel\, this is an opportunity to show gratitude to the brave men and women of the IDF. URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/8-days-of-chanukah-in-action/2025-12-09/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,Shaar Cares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SH_8days_Chanukah_Flyer-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T153000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021756 CREATED:20251203T155726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T182417Z UID:10013167-1765114200-1765121400@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:8 Days of Chanukah in Action DESCRIPTION:Eight Days. Endless Light. One Community of Giving.\nJoin us as we turn the spirit of Chanukah into action — eight days and nights of volunteering\, compassion\, and connection.Be the light. Get involved. Sponsored in loving memory of Natalie and Harold Brownstein. \n  \nZera CaféWith Cantor Gideon Zelemyer Wednesday\, December 3 — 10:00 AM –12:30 PM (5 people maximum)Be part of a meaningful morning at Zera Café\, preparing delicious homemade meals with the staff from Zera Café. \nMADA – With Bar/Bat Mitzvah FamiliesWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Thursday\, December 4 — 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM An interactive volunteer experience at MADA Centre preparing boxes to be delivered for Shabbat. \nAvalanche Kidz HockeyWith Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Sunday\, December 7 — 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Hit the ice with Avalanche Kidz hockey\, an organization that provides neurodivergent kids a safe and inclusive space where they can build confidence\, improve social skills\, and enjoy the game of hockey. \nFriendship CircleWith Rabbi Yoshua Ellis Sunday\, December 7 — 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (40 kids maximum\, ages 4-11) Participate in a delicious and engaging chocolate-making workshop\, followed by an inclusive art activity and playtime in the Friendship Circle’s jungle gym. \nKerry’s KitchenWith Rabbi Adam Scheier Tuesday\, December 9 — 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Prepare meals for cancer patients and their families in the Shaar kitchen. Kerry’s Kitchen is an initiative of En Famille\, a Hope & Cope program of the Jewish General Hospital. \nJEM WorkshopWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Wednesday\, December 10 — 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (20 people maximum) Join Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen for a hands-on volunteer experience with the JEM Workshop\, an organization dedicated to providing adapted and meaningful employment to individuals with diverse abilities. \nPlace Kensington with Netivot StudentsWith Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Wednesday\, December 17 — 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMRabbiYehoshua Ellis joins our Netivot students for a heartwarming performance of Chanukah songs for the residents of Place Kensington. \nBBQ for Soldiers in IsraelMonday\, December 22 — Details TBA For those in our community who will be in Israel\, this is an opportunity to show gratitude to the brave men and women of the IDF. URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/8-days-of-chanukah-in-action/2025-12-07/2/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,Shaar Cares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SH_8days_Chanukah_Flyer-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T120000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021756 CREATED:20251203T155726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T182417Z UID:10013166-1765101600-1765108800@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:8 Days of Chanukah in Action DESCRIPTION:Eight Days. Endless Light. One Community of Giving.\nJoin us as we turn the spirit of Chanukah into action — eight days and nights of volunteering\, compassion\, and connection.Be the light. Get involved. Sponsored in loving memory of Natalie and Harold Brownstein. \n  \nZera CaféWith Cantor Gideon Zelemyer Wednesday\, December 3 — 10:00 AM –12:30 PM (5 people maximum)Be part of a meaningful morning at Zera Café\, preparing delicious homemade meals with the staff from Zera Café. \nMADA – With Bar/Bat Mitzvah FamiliesWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Thursday\, December 4 — 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM An interactive volunteer experience at MADA Centre preparing boxes to be delivered for Shabbat. \nAvalanche Kidz HockeyWith Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Sunday\, December 7 — 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Hit the ice with Avalanche Kidz hockey\, an organization that provides neurodivergent kids a safe and inclusive space where they can build confidence\, improve social skills\, and enjoy the game of hockey. \nFriendship CircleWith Rabbi Yoshua Ellis Sunday\, December 7 — 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (40 kids maximum\, ages 4-11) Participate in a delicious and engaging chocolate-making workshop\, followed by an inclusive art activity and playtime in the Friendship Circle’s jungle gym. \nKerry’s KitchenWith Rabbi Adam Scheier Tuesday\, December 9 — 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Prepare meals for cancer patients and their families in the Shaar kitchen. Kerry’s Kitchen is an initiative of En Famille\, a Hope & Cope program of the Jewish General Hospital. \nJEM WorkshopWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Wednesday\, December 10 — 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (20 people maximum) Join Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen for a hands-on volunteer experience with the JEM Workshop\, an organization dedicated to providing adapted and meaningful employment to individuals with diverse abilities. \nPlace Kensington with Netivot StudentsWith Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Wednesday\, December 17 — 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMRabbiYehoshua Ellis joins our Netivot students for a heartwarming performance of Chanukah songs for the residents of Place Kensington. \nBBQ for Soldiers in IsraelMonday\, December 22 — Details TBA For those in our community who will be in Israel\, this is an opportunity to show gratitude to the brave men and women of the IDF. URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/8-days-of-chanukah-in-action/2025-12-07/1/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,Shaar Cares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SH_8days_Chanukah_Flyer-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021757 CREATED:20251203T155726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T182417Z UID:10013165-1764874800-1764878400@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:8 Days of Chanukah in Action DESCRIPTION:Eight Days. Endless Light. One Community of Giving.\nJoin us as we turn the spirit of Chanukah into action — eight days and nights of volunteering\, compassion\, and connection.Be the light. Get involved. Sponsored in loving memory of Natalie and Harold Brownstein. \n  \nZera CaféWith Cantor Gideon Zelemyer Wednesday\, December 3 — 10:00 AM –12:30 PM (5 people maximum)Be part of a meaningful morning at Zera Café\, preparing delicious homemade meals with the staff from Zera Café. \nMADA – With Bar/Bat Mitzvah FamiliesWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Thursday\, December 4 — 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM An interactive volunteer experience at MADA Centre preparing boxes to be delivered for Shabbat. \nAvalanche Kidz HockeyWith Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Sunday\, December 7 — 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Hit the ice with Avalanche Kidz hockey\, an organization that provides neurodivergent kids a safe and inclusive space where they can build confidence\, improve social skills\, and enjoy the game of hockey. \nFriendship CircleWith Rabbi Yoshua Ellis Sunday\, December 7 — 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (40 kids maximum\, ages 4-11) Participate in a delicious and engaging chocolate-making workshop\, followed by an inclusive art activity and playtime in the Friendship Circle’s jungle gym. \nKerry’s KitchenWith Rabbi Adam Scheier Tuesday\, December 9 — 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Prepare meals for cancer patients and their families in the Shaar kitchen. Kerry’s Kitchen is an initiative of En Famille\, a Hope & Cope program of the Jewish General Hospital. \nJEM WorkshopWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Wednesday\, December 10 — 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (20 people maximum) Join Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen for a hands-on volunteer experience with the JEM Workshop\, an organization dedicated to providing adapted and meaningful employment to individuals with diverse abilities. \nPlace Kensington with Netivot StudentsWith Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Wednesday\, December 17 — 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMRabbiYehoshua Ellis joins our Netivot students for a heartwarming performance of Chanukah songs for the residents of Place Kensington. \nBBQ for Soldiers in IsraelMonday\, December 22 — Details TBA For those in our community who will be in Israel\, this is an opportunity to show gratitude to the brave men and women of the IDF. URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/8-days-of-chanukah-in-action/2025-12-04/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,Shaar Cares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SH_8days_Chanukah_Flyer-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T123000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021757 CREATED:20251203T155726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T182417Z UID:10013164-1764756000-1764765000@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:8 Days of Chanukah in Action DESCRIPTION:Eight Days. Endless Light. One Community of Giving.\nJoin us as we turn the spirit of Chanukah into action — eight days and nights of volunteering\, compassion\, and connection.Be the light. Get involved. Sponsored in loving memory of Natalie and Harold Brownstein. \n  \nZera CaféWith Cantor Gideon Zelemyer Wednesday\, December 3 — 10:00 AM –12:30 PM (5 people maximum)Be part of a meaningful morning at Zera Café\, preparing delicious homemade meals with the staff from Zera Café. \nMADA – With Bar/Bat Mitzvah FamiliesWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Thursday\, December 4 — 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM An interactive volunteer experience at MADA Centre preparing boxes to be delivered for Shabbat. \nAvalanche Kidz HockeyWith Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Sunday\, December 7 — 10:00 AM –12:00 PM Hit the ice with Avalanche Kidz hockey\, an organization that provides neurodivergent kids a safe and inclusive space where they can build confidence\, improve social skills\, and enjoy the game of hockey. \nFriendship CircleWith Rabbi Yoshua Ellis Sunday\, December 7 — 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM (40 kids maximum\, ages 4-11) Participate in a delicious and engaging chocolate-making workshop\, followed by an inclusive art activity and playtime in the Friendship Circle’s jungle gym. \nKerry’s KitchenWith Rabbi Adam Scheier Tuesday\, December 9 — 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Prepare meals for cancer patients and their families in the Shaar kitchen. Kerry’s Kitchen is an initiative of En Famille\, a Hope & Cope program of the Jewish General Hospital. \nJEM WorkshopWith Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen Wednesday\, December 10 — 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (20 people maximum) Join Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen for a hands-on volunteer experience with the JEM Workshop\, an organization dedicated to providing adapted and meaningful employment to individuals with diverse abilities. \nPlace Kensington with Netivot StudentsWith Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis Wednesday\, December 17 — 4:00 PM – 5:00 PMRabbiYehoshua Ellis joins our Netivot students for a heartwarming performance of Chanukah songs for the residents of Place Kensington. \nBBQ for Soldiers in IsraelMonday\, December 22 — Details TBA For those in our community who will be in Israel\, this is an opportunity to show gratitude to the brave men and women of the IDF. URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/8-days-of-chanukah-in-action/2025-12-03/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,Shaar Cares ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SH_8days_Chanukah_Flyer-1-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T173000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021757 CREATED:20251112T202007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251112T202007Z UID:10012724-1764351000-1764351000@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:Family Shabbat Dinner (Members and YYF Pass Holders Only) DESCRIPTION:5:30 PM: Special service for young families \n6:00 PM: Dinner begins \n$36 per adult $18 per child (ages 4-12) \nFREE FOR CHILDREN under 3 \nmagic show FOR KIDS Programming For Children and Teens Will Be Provided \n  \n\n  \nPlease note this dinner is exclusively for Shaar members and families that have purchased the Youth & Youth Families Pass. \nIf you would be interested in purchasing the YYF pass please contact: \nJulia Peress \njperess@theshaar.org \n514-937-9474 URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/family-shabbat-dinner-members-and-yyf-pass-holders-only/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event,Youth & Young Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/SH_Shabbat_2025_Flyer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251127T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021757 CREATED:20250707T163823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T163823Z UID:10004215-1764244800-1764248400@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 3 Afternoon DESCRIPTION:Level 3: Building Sentences and Basic Grammar\nStudents begin to construct full sentences\, understand gender/plural rules\, and improve fluency in the present tense. Reading short texts and understanding context is introduced. \nwith Merav Luz URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-classes-fall-session-level-3-afternoon/2025-11-27/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SLC_Hebrew_Merav-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251121T180000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021757 CREATED:20251105T155318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T155318Z UID:10012714-1763748000-1763748000@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:Scholar-in-Residence Shabbat Dinner DESCRIPTION:with Aliza and Rabbi Leo Dee\n\n\n\nRabbi 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDinner: $60 per person; $35 for children 4-12\, Free for children 3 and under URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/scholar-in-residence-shabbat-dinner/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Main Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ScholarResidence_Nov21_Flyer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021757 CREATED:20251105T154735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T154735Z UID:10012712-1763665200-1763665200@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:Movie Screening: The Road Between Us DESCRIPTION:Winner of the Toronto International Film Festival’s Best Documentary Award. \n$18 per person \nQ&A with Director Barry Avrich after the screening URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/movie-screening-the-road-between-us/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music & Arts,Main Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/RoadBetweenUs_Flyer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021757 CREATED:20250707T163823Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T163823Z UID:10004214-1763640000-1763643600@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 3 Afternoon DESCRIPTION:Level 3: Building Sentences and Basic Grammar\nStudents begin to construct full sentences\, understand gender/plural rules\, and improve fluency in the present tense. Reading short texts and understanding context is introduced. \nwith Merav Luz URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-classes-fall-session-level-3-afternoon/2025-11-20/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SLC_Hebrew_Merav-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021757 CREATED:20251105T155118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T155118Z UID:10012713-1763578800-1763578800@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:‘A Daughter’s Kaddish’\, A Conversation with Author Sarah Birnbach DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning author Sarah Birnbach as she shares her powerful journey of reciting the Mourner’s Kaddish daily for her father. Her story explores grief\, resilience\, and the evolving role of women in Jewish ritual. A community discussion will follow. \nFree and open to all URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/a-daughters-kaddish-a-conversation-with-author-sarah-birnbach/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Music & Arts,Main Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Sarah_Birnbach_Flyer-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021757 CREATED:20250707T163435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T163435Z UID:10004193-1763409600-1763413200@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 5 Advanced DESCRIPTION:Level 5 Advanced: Mastery\, Critical Thinking & Full Cultural Integration\nStudents will master advanced grammar\, formal and informal registers\, and interpret high-level texts with fluency. \nwith Galia Philip URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-classes-fall-session-level-5-advanced/2025-11-17/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SLC_Hebrew_Galia-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T210000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021757 CREATED:20250707T163300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T163547Z UID:10004202-1763409600-1763413200@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 5 DESCRIPTION:Level 5: Communication and Grammar\nStudents 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. \nwith Merav Luz URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-classes-fall-session-level-5/2025-11-17/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SLC_Hebrew_Merav-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021757 CREATED:20250707T162829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T162829Z UID:10004145-1763406000-1763409600@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 3 DESCRIPTION:Level 3: Building Sentences and Basic Grammar\nStudents begin to construct full sentences\, understand gender/plural rules\, and improve fluency in the present tense. Reading short texts and understanding context is introduced. \nwith Galia Philip URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-classes-fall-session-level-3/2025-11-17/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SLC_Hebrew_Galia-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T200000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021757 CREATED:20250707T162643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T162643Z UID:10004133-1763406000-1763409600@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 2 DESCRIPTION:Level 2: Basic Vocabulary and Every Day Expressions\nStudents 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. \nwith Merav Luz URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-classes-fall-session-level-2/2025-11-17/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SLC_Hebrew_Merav-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251117T190000 DTSTAMP:20260525T021757 CREATED:20250707T163008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T163053Z UID:10004169-1763402400-1763406000@www.theshaar.org SUMMARY:Hebrew Classes - Fall Session - Level 4 DESCRIPTION:Level 4: Conversational Hebrew & Reading Comprehension\nStudents 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. \nwith Galia Philip URL:https://www.theshaar.org/event/hebrew-classes-fall-session-level-4/2025-11-17/ LOCATION:Congregation Shaar Hashomayim\, 425 Metcalfe Ave\, Westmount\, Quebec\, H3Y 3A2\, Canada CATEGORIES:Shaar Learning Center,Main Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.theshaar.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/SLC_Hebrew_Galia-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR