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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.
Events and initiatives Support and Solidarity with Israel
Every Sunday 2pm: Rally at the Art Gallery to release the hostages
Shabbat Prayer Times
Connect spiritually with prayer:
- Fridays at 6pm: Kabbalat Shabbat. 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.
- 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
All Events
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Thursday ,
MarMarch 28 , 2024
Thursday, Mar 28th 1:00p to 7:45p
Our event on Thursday, March 28th at Congregation Har El is softly booked. We could use any individual, or group bookings, that you or your team could support. Book time with Anika McDonald at anika.mcdonald@blood.ca -
Friday ,
AprApril 5 , 2024
Friday, Apr 5th 6:00p to 9:00p
Join us for dinner sponsored by the Strategic Planning Committee to meet Daniel Langenth, the synagogue consultant who guides our strategic goal setting process -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 9 , 2024
Tuesday, Apr 9th 5:00p to 6:30p
Join Chef Michelle Dodek for a workshop that will weave together cooking techniques, history and some weird facts to produce a yummy classic dish -
Sunday ,
AprApril 14 , 2024
Sunday, Apr 14th 12:30p to 2:00p
Join Rabbi Philip to learn how to make you family's Seder more engaging, while your children enjoy lunch and a movie -
Tuesday ,
AprApril 23 , 2024
Tuesday, Apr 23rd 6:00p to 9:00p
Join our Community Second Seder led by Rabbi Philip -
Monday ,
MayMay 6 , 2024
Monday, May 6th 7:00p to 8:30p
Lecture for Yom Ha’Shoah: “The Experience of Being a Child of Holocaust Survivors: “Kiss the Red Stairs: The Holocaust, Once Removed” a Memoir, by Marsha Lederman -
Friday ,
MayMay 10 , 2024
Friday, May 10th 6:00p to 9:00p
Let's welcome Shabbat together and celebrate Yom Ha'Atzmaut! -
Monday ,
MayMay 27 , 2024Sisterhood Book Club
Monday, May 27th 7:00p to 9:00p
"The Last Kings of Shanghai: the Rival Jewish Dynasties That Helped Create Modern China" - by Jonathan Kaufman -
Sunday ,
JunJune 9 , 2024Sisterhood Closing Tea
Sunday, Jun 9th 2:00p to 4:00p
Theme: The Royal Family
Thu, March 28 2024
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Weekly Events
Mahjong in the Lounge
Beginners and experts are welcome, extra cards are available.
Tuesdays at 2pm
Talmud Class
Study with Rabbi Philip from Berakhot, the first volume of the Talmud.
Wednesdays at 11am
Contact Avital in the office to confirm that an event is happening that week.
Calendar
Today's Calendar
Canadian Blood Services : 1:00pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Mar 28 Canadian Blood Services Thursday, Mar 28 1:00pm |
Apr 5 Kabbalat Shabbat & Friday Night Dinner Friday, Apr 5 6:00pm |
Apr 9 Yummy Rugelach! - A Rugelach Baking Workshop Tuesday, Apr 9 5:00pm |
Apr 14 More Than Four Questions - Preparing for your Family's Seder Sunday, Apr 14 12:30pm |
Apr 23 Community Second Passover Seder Tuesday, Apr 23 6:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Tzav
Candle Lighting
Friday, Mar 29, 7:23pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Mar 30, 8:30pm |
Parshat Parah
Shabbat, Mar 30 |
Thu, March 28 2024 18 Adar II 5784