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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
Thursday, December 7th, Vancouver wide public menorah lighting
Thursday, December 14th, North Shore Menorah Lighting at the West Van Rec Centre
Shabbat Prayer Times
Connect spiritually with prayer:
- Fridays at 4pm: Kabbalat Shabbat. You can either contact us to receive the zoom link to schmooze afterwards or watch a stream 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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Sunday ,
DecDecember 10 , 2023
Sunday, Dec 10th 11:15a to 12:30p
Join our Hanukkah Party for Children with games, traditional foods, arts and crafts, Major League Dreidel, and a ruffle with fun prizes! -
Monday ,
DecDecember 11 , 2023
Monday, Dec 11th 6:00p to 9:00p
Har El and Sisterhood Karaoke Hannukah Party. Light the Menorah, eat latkes and sing your heart out! -
Thursday ,
DecDecember 14 , 2023
Thursday, Dec 14th 6:00p to 7:00p
Our annual public menorah lighting at the West Vancouver Community Centre -
Sunday ,
DecDecember 17 , 2023
Sunday, Dec 17th 2:00p to 3:30p
Tea Talks lecture series once a month at Har El! -
Wednesday ,
DecDecember 20 , 2023
Wednesday, Dec 20th 4:30p to 6:30p
Bake a challahs & support food security! Har El and Jewish Family Services join forces to give back to the community -
Monday ,
JanJanuary 8 , 2024"The Choice: Embrace the Possible" by Edith Eva Eger
Monday, Jan 8th 7:00p to 9:00p
Moderator: Jacqui Steinberg -
Saturday ,
JanJanuary 20 , 2024“Sisterhood Shabbat” Services
Shabbat, Jan 20th 10:00a to 2:00p
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Tuesday ,
JanJanuary 23 , 2024
Tuesday, Jan 23rd 4:30p to 6:30p
Bake a challahs & support food security! Har El and Jewish Family Services join forces to give back to the community -
Saturday ,
FebFebruary 10 , 2024
Motzei Shabbat, Feb 10th 6:30p to 9:00p
Join this 2.5 hour whiskey tasting seminar that will show you how to properly sip, taste, and appreciate the drink -
Wednesday ,
FebFebruary 21 , 2024
Wednesday, Feb 21st 4:30p to 6:30p
Bake a challahs & support food security! Har El and Jewish Family Services join forces to give back to the community
Fri, December 8 2023
25 Kislev 5784
Calendar
Today's Calendar
Chanukah |
Candle Lighting : 3:56pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Dec 10 Har El Hebrew School's Hanukkah Party for Children Sunday, Dec 10 11:15am |
Dec 11 Karaoke Hannukah Party Monday, Dec 11 6:00pm |
Dec 14 North Shore Public Menorah Lighting Thursday, Dec 14 6:00pm |
Dec 17 Tea Talks - Learning from our Mistakes: A Philosophical Perspective Sunday, Dec 17 2:00pm |
Dec 20 Challah Baking For JFS - Take 1 Donate 1 Wednesday, Dec 20 4:30pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Vayeshev
Shabbat, Dec 9 |
Candle Lighting
Friday, Dec 8, 3:56pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Dec 9, 5:08pm |
Chanukah
Friday, Dec 8 |
Fri, December 8 2023 25 Kislev 5784