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Welcome to Har El, The North Shore Centre for Jewish Life
We are your home for Judaism on the North Shore of Vancouver. We're here to help you explore your spiritual and cultural identity. We're building a warm, welcoming, inclusive, and open-minded Jewish home for all.
High Holidays are coming soon!
Rosh Hashanah begins on September 22nd! See our service schedule and the many ways to prepare for the holidays at our High Holiday landing page.
Events and initiatives Support and Solidarity with Israel
Every Sunday 2pm: Rally at the Vancouver City Hall to release the hostages
Shabbat Prayer Times
Connect spiritually with prayer:
- Fridays at 6pm: Kabbalat Shabbat Livestream. Please see HETW or contact the office for the zoom link. You can also watch the livestream on YouTube. Follow along with this abbreviated prayer book.
- We have in-person Friday night services once a month. Please look at the calendar for dates.
- Saturdays at 10am: Shabbat Morning Service in person with kiddush afterwards.
Watch the livestream of our service: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8631166812
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday ,
AugAugust 19 , 2025
Tuesday, Aug 19th 11:00a to Monday, Sep 15th 12:00p
Place your order for Rosh Hashanah Round Challah and Honey Cake by Sept 15 at noon -
Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 16 , 2025
Tuesday, Sep 16th 7:00p to 8:30p
A Zoom Class to Plan Your Holiday Experience -
Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 17 , 2025Sisterhood Cardiac Crash Program - In Person
Wednesday, Sep 17th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2025
Wednesday, Sep 24th 5:00p to 6:30p
Rosh HaShanah Family Service at John Lawson Park including Tashlikh, Shofar blowing, Kids' Activity and traditional holiday food -
Friday ,
OctOctober 10 , 2025
Friday, Oct 10th 6:00p to 8:30p
Let's welcome Shabbat Together! -
Friday ,
OctOctober 17 , 2025Sisterhood - Bookclub - In-Person - Book: "The Third Daughter" by Talia Carner
Friday, Oct 17th 9:45a to 2:00p
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Wednesday ,
OctOctober 22 , 2025
Wednesday, Oct 22nd 10:00a to 12:30p
Bake challahs & support food security! Har El and Jewish Family Services join forces to give back to the community -
Monday ,
NovNovember 10 , 2025Sisterhood - Bookclub - Zoom - Book: "The Granddaughter" by Bernhard Schlink
Monday, Nov 10th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 30 , 2025
Sunday, Nov 30th 1:00p to 2:30p
Children and Adults come together to bake a challahs & support food security! Har El and JFS join forces to give back to the community -
Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 6 , 2026
Tuesday, Jan 6th 10:00a to 12:30p
Bake challahs & support food security! Har El and Jewish Family Services join forces to give back to the community
Sat, September 13 2025
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Weekly Events
Mahjong in the Lounge
Beginners and experts are welcome, extra cards are available.
Tuesdays at 2pm
Talmud Class
Studying Tractate Berkhot, the first volume of the Talmud.
Wednesdays at 11
Contact Avital in the office to confirm that an event is happening that week.
Calendar
Today's Calendar
Round Challah and Honey Cake Sale 2025 : 12:00am |
Havdalah : 8:18pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Aug 19 Round Challah and Honey Cake Sale 2025 Tuesday, Aug 19 11:00am |
Sep 16 Ready for Rosh Hashanah? Tuesday, Sep 16 7:00pm |
Sep 17 |
Sep 24 Rosh HaShanah Family Service & Tashlikh Wednesday, Sep 24 5:00pm |
Oct 10 Kabbalat Shabbat & Mexican Friday Night Dinner Friday, Oct 10 6:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Ki Tavo
Shabbat, Sep 13 |
Candle Lighting
Shabbat, Sep 13, 7:12pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Sep 13, 8:18pm |
Erev Rosh Hashana
Monday, Sep 22 |
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