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  • Kashrut and Cooking Series

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    This Sunday, February 23, at 3:00 pm we will hold the final of (now) five sessions. This week, we will put what we have learned about kashrut into practice by taking an educational field trip with Rabbi Karlin to a supermarket. Even if you have not attended previous sessions, all are welcome to join us…

  • Hamantaschen Baking

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    The annual Shaar Hamantaschen Baking event is taking place on Tuesday, February 25, 9:30am- 12:30pm. No experience required, please bring your own apron. Thanks so much and come join the fun!

  • Community Shabbat

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Join us on Friday, February 28 after Kabbalat Shabbat services for a community Shabbat dinner. Enjoy a three-course dairy Shabbat meal as we celebrate the Sabbath together. Space is limited so purchase your tickets now from the office or online at https://shaarcommunityshabbat.eventbrite.ca. Members: $15 Non-members: $20

  • Tea and Torah This Shabbat

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Join Rabbi Karlin for Tea & Torah on Saturday, February 29, at the end of kiddush (approx. 12:00 pm). This week’s topic is Tefillah 101, Part One of Two: The Structure of the Morning (Shaḥarit) Service (aka, Why we say what we say in the order we way it in?) Also, please remember to email…

  • Book Club

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    We will be discussing Natasha Díaz's “Color Me In.” Coffee and bagels will be served.

  • Tea and Torah This Shabbat

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    Join Rabbi Karlin for Tea & Torah on Saturday, March 7, at the end of kiddush (approx. 12:00 pm). This week’s topic is Tefillah 101, Part Two of Three: The Structure of the Morning (Shaḥarit) Service (aka, Why we say what we say in the order we way it in?) Also, please remember to email…

  • Purim Party

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada
  • Kabbalat Shabbat together over Zoom at 6pm

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    To participate, click on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85008705933 (or dial-in to 438-809-7799, Meeting ID: 850 0870 5933). Please be sure to join us on Zoom by 6:15 pm at the latest; after that time we will have already welcomed Shabbat, and in order to preserve the sanctity of Shabbat, the “e-shul doors” will be closed.

  • Shabbat Morning Services together over StreamSpot at 9:15am

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    To attend the Shaar on Shabbat mornings, you’ll just need to follow these two easy steps on your laptop, home computer, or other device: Step 1 Start by clicking on this link to open a live stream from the Shaar: https://venue.streamspot.com/3d662700 Step 2 Click on the button in the middle of the blank “StreamSpot” screen…

  • Torah over Zoom

    The Shaar 1981 Oxford St, Halifax, NS, Canada

    The topic will be “Mourner’s Kaddish and Minyan” To participate, click on this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88993153964 (or dial-in to 438-809-7799, Meeting ID: 889 9315 3964).