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January 2019
Next Introduction to Judaism session
This 24-session class series designed for those curious about Judaism and/or seeking to deepen their Jewish knowledge. This course is free to Shaar members, who can drop in for any session. The topic of our upcoming session is Conservative Judaism and the different denominations. For more information, please contact Rabbi Weiss: Rabbirayshweiss@gmail.com
Find out more »Simon Gaum Bereavement Centre Monthly Loss Support Group
Are you suffering from a loss? If you are interested in a safe space for processing loss and grief within a supportive Jewish context, please join us. The Simon Gaum Bereavement Centre Loss Support Group is open to anyone in the community, convenes monthly, and is co-facilitated by psychotherapist and Shaar member Judy Bates and Rabbi Weiss.
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat – Welcoming Shabbat Services
Kabbalat Shabbat - Welcoming Shabbat Services, are held weekly on Friday evenings at 6:00 p.m. during the spring and summer. The time changes to 5:30 p.m. during the fall and winter.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat morning services begin at 9:15 a.m. every Saturday. Shabbat liturgy, nusach and Divrei Torah delivered by our Rabbi make each Shabbat inspiring for those attending. There are also many occasions throughout the year when the congregation will hold special Shabbat services, from a scholar-in-residence Shabbat to a university student Shabbat and more. Congregants are encouraged to contribute to Shabbat services by chanting a Haftorah or delivering a D’var Torah. Please contact the Rabbi to make arrangements. The Rabbi will also be…
Find out more »Introduction to Judaism session
This 24-session class series designed for those curious about Judaism and/or seeking to deepen their Jewish knowledge. This course is free to Shaar members, who can drop in for any session. The topic of our upcoming session is Different Streams of Judaism and Global Judaism. For more information, please contact Rabbi Weiss: Rabbirayshweiss@gmail.com
Find out more »Town Halls
Web based video conference call: Thursday, January 17 from 7-9 pm (Halifax time) Registration required. Please inform the office if you would like to attend the conference call, and details for joining will be sent to you.
Find out more »Kabbalat Shabbat – Welcoming Shabbat Services
Kabbalat Shabbat - Welcoming Shabbat Services, are held weekly on Friday evenings at 6:00 p.m. during the spring and summer. The time changes to 5:30 p.m. during the fall and winter.
Find out more »Shabbat Morning Service
Shabbat morning services begin at 9:15 a.m. every Saturday. Shabbat liturgy, nusach and Divrei Torah delivered by our Rabbi make each Shabbat inspiring for those attending. There are also many occasions throughout the year when the congregation will hold special Shabbat services, from a scholar-in-residence Shabbat to a university student Shabbat and more. Congregants are encouraged to contribute to Shabbat services by chanting a Haftorah or delivering a D’var Torah. Please contact the Rabbi to make arrangements. The Rabbi will also be…
Find out more »Book Club Meeting
We will be discussing Who Will Write Our History by Dr. Samuel D. Kassow. If you are interested, please email Rebecca at winn.rebecca@gmail.com for more information!
Find out more »Town Halls
Please join us for one of the three town halls this month to have a voice in determining the future spiritual leadership of our community.
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