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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.
Shabbat Prayer Times
Connect spiritually with prayer:
- Fridays at 6pm: Kabbalat Shabbat. You can either join the zoom room with schmoozing afterwards or watch on our Facebook page. Follow along with this abbreviated prayer book.
- Saturdays at 10am: Shabbat Morning Service in person and over zoom. You can access our prayerbook here.
Please use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86311668122
Please see our newsletter or email the office for the password to our events.
You can see our social events below.
Upcoming Events
All Events
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Friday ,
AugAugust 19 , 2022
Friday, Aug 19th 5:00p to 7:00p
We invite families to join us for our summer social on Friday, August 19th, at 5:00 pm at John Lawson Park. 5:00-6:00 pm – Fun Activity For Children 6:00 pm – Community Kabbalat Shabbat The event is free, but registration is required See you there! -
Sunday ,
AugAugust 28 , 2022
Sunday, Aug 28th 2:00p to 5:00p
We will walk along the Capilano River to the Fish Hatchery, view a large first growth fir tree, continue up to Cleveland Dam, then return back to Lorraine's house. Stay for tea and a swim afterwards. Difficulty - Easy-Moderate Duration - 1.5 hours RSVP to Lorraine at lainsy@shaw.ca -
Friday ,
SepSeptember 9 , 2022
Friday, Sep 9th 6:00p to 9:00p
Community Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner and Service led by Rabbi Philip. All ages, friends and family are invited. -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 11 , 2022Sisterhood - Greeting Card Workshops
Sunday, Sep 11th 1:00p to 3:00p
Creating Rosh Hashana Greeting Cards -
Sunday ,
SepSeptember 11 , 2022Sisterhood - Greeting Card Workshops
Sunday, Sep 11th 3:00p to 5:00p
Creating Rosh Hashana Greeting Cards -
Monday ,
SepSeptember 19 , 2022Sisterhood - Monday, Sept 19th at 7pm – Opening Meeting Movie: "Fiddler - A Miracle of Miracles"
Monday, Sep 19th 7:00p to 9:00p
This documentary film chronicles the story of Fiddler on the Roof, explaining the unexpected richness of its themes as well as its long reach across time and cultures. Shown recently at the Jewish Film Festival. -
Friday ,
OctOctober 14 , 2022
Friday, Oct 14th 6:00p to 9:00p
Community Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner and Service led by Rabbi Philip. All ages, friends and family are invited. -
Monday ,
OctOctober 24 , 2022Book Club - October 24th 2022 - 7pm - "House on Endless Waters" by Emuna Elon
Monday, Oct 24th 7:00p to 9:00p
A celebrated Israeli novelist’s visit to Amsterdam, the city where he was born, triggers the search for his origins that—unknowingly—he has been waiting to make his entire life. Andréa Milman to lead discussion. -
Friday ,
NovNovember 11 , 2022
Friday, Nov 11th 6:00p to 9:00p
Community Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner and Service led by Rabbi Philip. All ages, friends and family are invited. -
Monday ,
NovNovember 14 , 2022Sisterhood - Monday, Nov 14th at 7pm – Guest Speaker: Alan Cheskus
Monday, Nov 14th 7:00p to 9:00p
"Jewish Influence on American Music: The Gershwin Brothers"
Tue, August 16 2022
19 Av 5782
Calendar
Upcoming Programs & Events
Aug 19 Har El Summer Social Friday, Aug 19 5:00pm |
Aug 28 Har El Hikers: Sun Aug 28 at 2pm Sunday, Aug 28 2:00pm |
Sep 9 Kabbalat Shabbat Dinner & Service Friday, Sep 9 6:00pm |
Sep 11 |
Sep 11 |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Eikev
Candle Lighting
Friday, Aug 19, 8:04pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Aug 20, 9:12pm |
Shabbat Mevarchim
Shabbat, Aug 20 |
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Tue, August 16 2022 19 Av 5782