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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.
Passover at Har El
This year, Passover begins Saturday night, April 12th. We will have a community seder on the second night of Passover, April 13th at 6pm.
You can read about Passover food on the North Shore and learn about different ways to prepare for Passover on our Passover Page.
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 4pm: 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 twice 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
Upcoming Events
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Tuesday ,
MarMarch 25 , 2025
Tuesday, Mar 25th 7:00p to 8:30p
A Zoom Class to Get Ready for the Holiday -
Sunday ,
AprApril 6 , 2025
Sunday, Apr 6th 11:00a to 12:30p
Join Rabbi Philip to learn how to make your family's Seder more engaging and meaningful -
Monday ,
AprApril 7 , 2025Sisterhood Book Club - In-Person “This is How It Always Is” by Laurie Frankl
Monday, Apr 7th 7:00p to 9:00p
Moderator: Karen Shalansky In this semi-autobiographical tale, Laurie Frankl explores one family's reactions and journey when their little boy declares he wants to be a girl when he grows up. -
Sunday ,
AprApril 13 , 2025
Sunday, Apr 13th 6:00p to 9:00p
Let's celebrate Passover together! Join our Community Second Seder led by Rabbi Philip. -
Thursday ,
AprApril 24 , 2025
Thursday, Apr 24th 7:00p to 8:30p
Lecture for Yom Ha’Shoah: The Rescue of the Danish Jews in 1943, by Norman Gladstone -
Friday ,
MayMay 2 , 2025
Friday, May 2nd 6:00p to 9:00p
Let's celebrate Yom Ha'Atzmaut and welcome Shabbat together! -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 6 , 2025
Tuesday, May 6th 10:00a to 12:30p
Bake challahs & support food security! Har El and Jewish Family Services join forces to give back to the community -
Tuesday ,
MayMay 13 , 2025Sisterhood Bus Tour
Tuesday, May 13th 9:00a to 4:30p
Westminster Abbey and Fort Langley -
Wednesday ,
MayMay 14 , 2025
Wednesday, May 14th 12:00p to 2:00p
Join us for Har Elders Seniors’ Lunch with guest speaker Jeff Moss: Jewish Seniors Alliance of British Colombia - Seniors Stronger Together -
Sunday ,
JunJune 8 , 2025Sisterhood Closing Tea
Sunday, Jun 8th 2:00p to 4:00p
Sun, March 23 2025
23 Adar 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
Upcoming Programs & Events
Mar 25 Prepare for Passover Tuesday, Mar 25 7:00pm |
Apr 6 More Than Four Questions - Preparing for Your Family's Seder Sunday, Apr 6 11:00am |
Apr 7 |
Apr 13 Community Second Passover Seder Sunday, Apr 13 6:00pm |
Apr 24 Holocaust Remembrance Day - Yom HaShoah Thursday, Apr 24 7:00pm |
This week's Torah portion is Parshat Pekudei
Candle Lighting
Friday, Mar 28, 7:20pm |
Havdalah
Motzei Shabbat, Mar 29, 8:27pm |
Shabbat Mevarchim & Parshat Hachodesh
Shabbat, Mar 29 |
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