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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 ,
OctOctober 24 , 2024
Thursday, Oct 24th 10:00a to 12:00p
Sukkot services on October 17th and Shemini Atzeret Services on October 24th. 10am for both days -
Sunday ,
OctOctober 27 , 2024
Sunday, Oct 27th 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 ,
OctOctober 29 , 2024Mandala - Art Project
Tuesday, Oct 29th 6:00p to 8:00p
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Tuesday ,
NovNovember 5 , 2024
Tuesday, Nov 5th 10:00a to 12:30p
Bake challahs & support food security! Har El and Jewish Family Services join forces to give back to the community -
Wednesday ,
NovNovember 6 , 2024
Wednesday, Nov 6th 12:00p to 2:00p
Join us for Har Elders Seniors’ Lunch with guest speaker Prof. Rene Goldman: “A Childhood Adrift” a holocaust memoir by child-survivor -
Sunday ,
NovNovember 17 , 2024
Sunday, Nov 17th 2:00p to 3:30p
Tea Talks lecture series once a month at Har El! -
Monday ,
NovNovember 18 , 2024Sisterhood Book Club - Book: "Heaven and Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride
Monday, Nov 18th 7:00p to 9:00p
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Sunday ,
NovNovember 24 , 2024
Sunday, Nov 24th 11:00a to 12:00p
Join Rabbi Philip to learn how to make you family's Hanukkah celebration more engaging and meaningful -
Monday ,
DecDecember 2 , 2024Jewish Influence on American Music: Christmas Carols - Guest Speaker: Allan Cheskus
Monday, Dec 2nd 7:00p to 9:00p
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Monday ,
DecDecember 16 , 2024Chanukah party - Guest Pianist: Cantor Steve Levin
Monday, Dec 16th 7:00p to 9:00p
Tue, October 22 2024
20 Tishrei 5785
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
Chol Hamoed Sukkot |
Mahjong in the lounge : 2:00pm |
Upcoming Programs & Events
Oct 24 Sukkot and Shemini Atzeret Services Thursday, Oct 24 10:00am |
Oct 27 Family Challah Baking For JFS - Take 1 Donate 1 Sunday, Oct 27 1:00pm |
Oct 29 |
Nov 5 Challah Baking For JFS - Take 1 Donate 1 Tuesday, Nov 5 10:00am |
Nov 6 Seniors' Lunch Wednesday, Nov 6 12:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Bereshit
Shabbat, Oct 26 |
Candle Lighting
Wednesday, Oct 23, 5:47pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Oct 26, 6:48pm |
Chol Hamoed Sukkot
Tuesday, Oct 22 |
Tue, October 22 2024 20 Tishrei 5785