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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 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

Learn more about the Shabbat morning service here.

Upcoming Events

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Sunday ,
JulJuly 13 , 2025

IMPORTANT. security training at Har El
Sunday, Jul 13th 5:00p to 7:00p
We are pleased to be able to offer training at Har El through the Secure Community Network.
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Sunday ,
JulJuly 20 , 2025

IMPORTANT. security training at Har El
Sunday, Jul 20th 5:00p to 7:00p
We are pleased to be able to offer training at Har El through the Secure Community Network.
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Friday ,
JulJuly 25 , 2025

Har El Summer Social #2 at the Park
Friday, Jul 25th 5:00p to 7:00p
Join us at for a community summer social at John Lawson Park. Bring a picnic, chairs or blankets to sit on, and a good mood and let’s welcome Shabbat together!
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Sunday ,
JulJuly 27 , 2025

IMPORTANT. security training at Har El
Sunday, Jul 27th 5:00p to 7:00p
We are pleased to be able to offer training at Har El through the Secure Community Network.
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Tuesday ,
JulJuly 29 , 2025

Challah Baking For JFS - Take 1 Donate 1
Tuesday, Jul 29th 10:00a to 12:30p
Bake challahs & support food security! Har El and Jewish Family Services join forces to give back to the community
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Friday ,
AugAugust 15 , 2025

Har El Summer Social #3 at the Park
Friday, Aug 15th 5:00p to 7:00p
Join us at for a community summer social at John Lawson Park. Bring a picnic, chairs or blankets to sit on, and a good mood and let’s welcome Shabbat together!
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 9 , 2025

Challah Baking For JFS For Rosh HaShanah- Take 1 Donate 1
Tuesday, Sep 9th 4:30p to 7:00p
Har El and Jewish Family Services join forces to give back to the community for Rosh Hashanah
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 10 , 2025

Challah Baking For JFS For Rosh HaShanah- Take 1 Donate 1
Wednesday, Sep 10th 10:00a to 12:30p
Har El and Jewish Family Services join forces to give back to the community for Rosh Hashanah
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Tuesday ,
SepSeptember 16 , 2025

Ready for Rosh Hashanah?
Tuesday, Sep 16th 7:00p to 8:30p
A Zoom Class to Plan Your Holiday Experience
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Wednesday ,
SepSeptember 24 , 2025

Rosh HaShanah Family Service & Tashlikh at the Park
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
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