Our neighbourhoods in East Van are where we connect. East Side Jews gives us an opportunity to engage in Jewish living, locally.
East Side Jews strives to create meaningful Jewish connections. We hope to bring together neighbours of all backgrounds to experience Jewish living together. Interfaith families are warmly welcome.
Mazel Tov to Temple Sholom’s East Side Jews program!
Temple Sholom was one of eight winners from all across North America of the 2015 Union for Reform Judaism’s Belin Outreach and Membership Awards.
The selection committee felt East Side Jews was an exceptional example of how a community can welcome and engage people in new and creative ways. Temple Sholom received $1,000 to continue to support the East Side Jews program, and was formally recognized for this achievement at the 2015 URJ Biennial in Orlando, FL.
Yasher Koach to Rabbi Carey Brown and Lisa Pozin, who run the East Side Jews program, on the incredible work they are doing to reach Jewish families in Vancouver and bring them into the Jewish Tent.
Mazel Tov!
The 2015 Union for REFORM Judaism’s Belin Outreach and Membership Awards
Upcoming events
TBA
13 Apr
✡️ Online Morning Minyan
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✡️ Online Morning Minyan
Join Zoom Meeting
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
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+1 587 328 1099 Canada
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Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
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https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
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+1 587 328 1099 Canada
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Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Find your local number: https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/u/abN68oNyjs
Details:
Monday
April
13
at
12:45 am
at
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
13 Apr
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Torah Study Group (Zoom)
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Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Torah Study Group (Zoom)
To learn more about Sisterhood's vibrant Torah study group, and to get a Zoom link for the upcoming gathering, please reach out to Kathy Jones.
We always welcome new study partners!
We always welcome new study partners!
Details:
Monday
April
13
at
12:00 pm
at
VIA ZOOM
13 Apr
Craft Group Monthly Meet Up
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14 Apr
📖 Talmud Study with Rabbi Brown (Zoom)
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📖 Talmud Study with Rabbi Brown (Zoom)
Dive into the Talmud - no prior experience necessary.
https://zoom.us/j/789770161 or call 647-374-4685; PIN: 789 770 161#
https://zoom.us/j/789770161 or call 647-374-4685; PIN: 789 770 161#
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14 Apr
Yom HaShoah Commemoration
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Yom HaShoah Commemoration
Join us for an evening of commemoration as we mark the 83rd anniversary of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising, a testament to resistance and courage in the face of oppression.
The program will feature a keynote address by Holocaust survivor Malka Pischanitskaya (who will be introduced by her granddaughter Sofie) and her daughter and second-generation descendant Inna Turner. Rabbi Dan Moskovitz also provide remarks and Cantor Cohen will direct the musical program, with contributions from Eric Wilson on cello, Erin Marks on oboe and Wendy Bross Stuart, the associate music director, on piano. Songs and prayers of remembrance will be performed by singers who are descendants of Holocaust survivors.
This event honours survivors and provides a space to remember and mourn, while inviting us all to renew our commitment to never forget.
Holocaust survivors will be invited to participate in a candle-lighting ceremony.
This is a free event open to the public; no RSVP is required.
A link to the livestream will be provided closer to the event.
Details:
15 Apr
✡️ Online Morning Minyan
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✡️ Online Morning Minyan
Join Zoom Meeting
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
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+1 587 328 1099 Canada
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Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Find your local number: https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/u/abN68oNyjs
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
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+1 587 328 1099 Canada
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Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Find your local number: https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/u/abN68oNyjs
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Wednesday
April
15
at
12:45 am
at
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
15 Apr
Sisterhood Appys and Yappys Social Group
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15 Apr
iEngage – Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis and Aspiration
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iEngage – Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis and Aspiration
A Shalom Hartman Institute Curriculum
Join us for a thoughtful and timely 8-session learning series taught by Rabbi Carey Brown and Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, based on the acclaimed iEngage curriculum from the Shalom Hartman Institute.
In this course, we will explore the core tensions and values of liberal Zionism in a post–October 7 reality. Together, we’ll explore dominant critiques of Israel and Zionism, grapple with moral complexity, and develop frameworks for teaching and talking about Israel in a time of war — with courage, compassion, and clarity.
This course is designed for those seeking a deeper understanding, honest conversation, and meaningful tools to engage their communities during an especially challenging moment for the Jewish world.
Course Details
📍 Temple Sholom
🕢 Wednesdays, 7:30–9:00 pm
📅 March 4 – May 6 (with a Passover break)
📍 Temple Sholom
🕢 Wednesdays, 7:30–9:00 pm
📅 March 4 – May 6 (with a Passover break)
Session Dates
March 4 • March 11 • March 18 • March 25
— Passover Break —
April 15 • April 22 • April 29 • May 6
March 4 • March 11 • March 18 • March 25
— Passover Break —
April 15 • April 22 • April 29 • May 6
Cost
• Temple Sholom Members: Free
• Non-Members: $180
• Temple Sholom Members: Free
• Non-Members: $180
About the Shalom Hartman InstituteThe Shalom Hartman Institute is a leading research and educational center serving Israel and world Jewry. It is dedicated to enriching the moral and spiritual life of the Jewish people, deepening pluralism, and strengthening the relationship between Israel and the Jewish world.
Details:
16 Apr
Sholom Shishim Music in the Morning
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Sholom Shishim Music in the Morning
Jens Lindemann & Friends: A Tribute to Oscar Peterson
Few musicians embody the spirit of Canadian music like Oscar Peterson, and few trumpeters bring his legacy to life like Jens Lindemann. A virtuoso performer and former member of the legendary Canadian Brass, Lindemann leads an all-star ensemble in this exhilarating tribute marking the 100th anniversary of Peterson’s birth.The Canadiana Suite, Peterson’s iconic musical portrait of Canada, will be the heart of the program, alongside tributes to jazz trumpet legends including Doc Severinsen, Chuck Mangione, Al Hirt, Herb Alpert, and Louis Armstrong.Expect a performance filled with brilliance, soul, and the kind of swing that leaves audiences buzzing.
FOR TEMPLE SHOLOM MEMBERS ONLY
Cost: $18 per person. Spaces are limited!
Details:
Thursday
April
16
at
10:00 am
at
Vancouver Academy of Music, 1270 Chestnut St, Vancouver, BC V6J 5C3, Canada
17 Apr
✡️ Kabbalat Shabbat Service
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18 Apr
📖Torah Study (Hybrid - In Person and Online)
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📖Torah Study (Hybrid - In Person and Online)
https://zoom.us/j/92648537814?pwd=dEdaMkYvdEN2cnIwZVJpUGtneFBpZz09
Meeting ID: 926 4853 7814; Password: Torah
or dial-in +1 778 907 2071
Meeting ID: 926 4853 7814; Password: Torah
or dial-in +1 778 907 2071
Details:
18 Apr
📖 Torah Study - Everyone welcome
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📖 Torah Study - Everyone welcome
Join Zoom Meeting
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/84333069441?pwd=R7A0VPJD532AbCLxQ0wMZqHBwloJPL.1
Meeting ID: 843 3306 9441
Passcode: Torah
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/84333069441?pwd=R7A0VPJD532AbCLxQ0wMZqHBwloJPL.1
Meeting ID: 843 3306 9441
Passcode: Torah
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18 Apr
✡️ In-Person & Online Shabbat Services
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✡️ In-Person & Online Shabbat Services
Streamed on our website, Facebook Live, YouTube, channel 882 on TELUS Optik TV and Shaw Blue Curve TV via our YouTube Channel.
Details:
18 Apr
👪 Childminding & Tot Shabbat
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👪 Childminding & Tot Shabbat
Childminding is available from 10:00 am until noon, during the Saturday Morning Service.
10:00 am: Free play and snacks
10:45 am: Hakafa and Tot Shabbat Service with Annette Kozicki, including songs, prayers and a fun story.
11:30 am: Free play
12:00 pm: Kiddush lunch
Reservations not needed - just show up to join!
10:00 am: Free play and snacks
10:45 am: Hakafa and Tot Shabbat Service with Annette Kozicki, including songs, prayers and a fun story.
11:30 am: Free play
12:00 pm: Kiddush lunch
Reservations not needed - just show up to join!
Details:
Saturday
April
18
at
3:00 am
at
VIA ZOOM
18 Apr
Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Torah Study Group
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20 Apr
✡️ Online Morning Minyan
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✡️ Online Morning Minyan
Join Zoom Meeting
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
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+1 587 328 1099 Canada
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Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Find your local number: https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/u/abN68oNyjs
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
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+1 587 328 1099 Canada
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Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
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Details:
Monday
April
20
at
12:45 am
at
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
20 Apr
Soup Shvesters
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Soup Shvesters
We will be making a vegetarian soup which will be frozen in containers at Temple and be available for delivery to those congregants who need some tender loving care.
Come and help chop, cook and stir the ingredients as well as package and store in freezer! You can expect to be there for up to three hours.
Come and help chop, cook and stir the ingredients as well as package and store in freezer! You can expect to be there for up to three hours.
Please RSVP to sisterhood@templesholom.ca
Bring your own apron, cutting or chopping knife and a vegetable peeler. Also bring your lunch if you wish.
We are also looking for volunteers to be available to deliver the soup as needed.
Bring your own apron, cutting or chopping knife and a vegetable peeler. Also bring your lunch if you wish.
We are also looking for volunteers to be available to deliver the soup as needed.
Details:
21 Apr
📖 Talmud Study with Rabbi Brown (Zoom)
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📖 Talmud Study with Rabbi Brown (Zoom)
Dive into the Talmud - no prior experience necessary.
https://zoom.us/j/789770161 or call 647-374-4685; PIN: 789 770 161#
https://zoom.us/j/789770161 or call 647-374-4685; PIN: 789 770 161#
Details:
21 Apr
Mens Circle
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Mens Circle
All Temple Sholom men are invited to join us, on the first and third Tuesday of the month, to further explore the identity crisis and mental health issues facing men today, in a more personal and intimate way. Facilitated by Temple members. No registration required - just show up to join.
Details:
22 Apr
✡️ Online Morning Minyan
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✡️ Online Morning Minyan
Join Zoom Meeting
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
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+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
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+1 204 272 7920 Canada
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Find your local number: https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/u/abN68oNyjs
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
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+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
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+1 204 272 7920 Canada
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Find your local number: https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/u/abN68oNyjs
Details:
Wednesday
April
22
at
12:45 am
at
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
22 Apr
iEngage – Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis and Aspiration
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iEngage – Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis and Aspiration
A Shalom Hartman Institute Curriculum
Join us for a thoughtful and timely 8-session learning series taught by Rabbi Carey Brown and Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, based on the acclaimed iEngage curriculum from the Shalom Hartman Institute.
In this course, we will explore the core tensions and values of liberal Zionism in a post–October 7 reality. Together, we’ll explore dominant critiques of Israel and Zionism, grapple with moral complexity, and develop frameworks for teaching and talking about Israel in a time of war — with courage, compassion, and clarity.
This course is designed for those seeking a deeper understanding, honest conversation, and meaningful tools to engage their communities during an especially challenging moment for the Jewish world.
Course Details
📍 Temple Sholom
🕢 Wednesdays, 7:30–9:00 pm
📅 March 4 – May 6 (with a Passover break)
📍 Temple Sholom
🕢 Wednesdays, 7:30–9:00 pm
📅 March 4 – May 6 (with a Passover break)
Session Dates
March 4 • March 11 • March 18 • March 25
— Passover Break —
April 15 • April 22 • April 29 • May 6
March 4 • March 11 • March 18 • March 25
— Passover Break —
April 15 • April 22 • April 29 • May 6
Cost
• Temple Sholom Members: Free
• Non-Members: $180
• Temple Sholom Members: Free
• Non-Members: $180
About the Shalom Hartman InstituteThe Shalom Hartman Institute is a leading research and educational center serving Israel and world Jewry. It is dedicated to enriching the moral and spiritual life of the Jewish people, deepening pluralism, and strengthening the relationship between Israel and the Jewish world.
Details:
23 Apr
Sholom Shishim Lunch & Learn: Music Before the Internet: A Piano Concert with Bob York
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Sholom Shishim Lunch & Learn: Music Before the Internet: A Piano Concert with Bob York
Bob York has performed during the hay day of Vancouver's night life scene. His over 50 years of playing boogie woogie to the classics has delighted audiences and his knowledge of the origin of the songs, who sang it and what movies, musicals it was used makes it a well rounded afternoon of entertainment.
Lunch Catered by Nava Creative Kosher:
MAIN (choose one):
- Bagel with cream cheese and lox
- Egg salad sandwich on challah buns
- Miso mushroom Buddha bowl (Vegan)
SIDE: Orange coleslaw
DESSERT: assorted pastries
DESSERT: assorted pastries
Cost: $18 per person - For Temple Sholom members only.
Details:
Thursday
April
23
at
12:00 pm
at
Temple Sholom Synagogue, 7190 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6P 3Z9, Canada
23 Apr
The Jewish people at a Crossroads with Yossi Klein Halevi
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The Jewish people at a Crossroads with Yossi Klein Halevi
Making Sense of the Post-October 7 Jewish World
At a time when many are asking hard questions about Israel, Zionism, and antisemitism, join Hartman senior fellow Yossi Klein Halevi for a powerful evening of deep insight and moral clarity, in conversation with Rabbi Dan Moskovitz of Temple Sholom. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a conversation that will help us think deeply and collectively about the Jewish future.
Bio: Yossi Klein Halevi is a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Together with Imam Abdullah Antepli of Duke University, he co-directs the Institute's Muslim Leadership Initiative (MLI), which teaches emerging young Muslim American leaders about Judaism, Jewish identity and Israel.
At a time when many are asking hard questions about Israel, Zionism, and antisemitism, join Hartman senior fellow Yossi Klein Halevi for a powerful evening of deep insight and moral clarity, in conversation with Rabbi Dan Moskovitz of Temple Sholom. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a conversation that will help us think deeply and collectively about the Jewish future.
Bio: Yossi Klein Halevi is a senior fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute in Jerusalem. Together with Imam Abdullah Antepli of Duke University, he co-directs the Institute's Muslim Leadership Initiative (MLI), which teaches emerging young Muslim American leaders about Judaism, Jewish identity and Israel.
Halevi’s 2013 book, Like Dreamers, won the Jewish Book Council's Everett Book of the Year Award. His latest book, Letters to My Palestinian Neighbor, is a New York Times bestseller. He writes for leading op-ed pages in the US, including the Times and the Wall Street Journal, and is a former contributing editor to the New Republic.
Details:
24 Apr
✡️ Kabbalat Shabbat Service
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24 Apr
Family Shabbat
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Family Shabbat
Young families are invited to join us for a fun evening including crafts, an age-appropriate service and a Shabbat dinner.
Cost: Adults $15, Child $10
Caterer: Ofra Sixto
Details:
25 Apr
📖 Torah Study - Everyone welcome
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📖 Torah Study - Everyone welcome
Join Zoom Meeting
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/84333069441?pwd=R7A0VPJD532AbCLxQ0wMZqHBwloJPL.1
Meeting ID: 843 3306 9441
Passcode: Torah
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/84333069441?pwd=R7A0VPJD532AbCLxQ0wMZqHBwloJPL.1
Meeting ID: 843 3306 9441
Passcode: Torah
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25 Apr
✡️ In-Person & Online Shabbat Services
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✡️ In-Person & Online Shabbat Services
Streamed on our website, Facebook Live, YouTube, channel 882 on TELUS Optik TV and Shaw Blue Curve TV via our YouTube Channel.
Details:
25 Apr
👪 Childminding & Tot Shabbat
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👪 Childminding & Tot Shabbat
Childminding is available from 10:00 am until noon, during the Saturday Morning Service.
10:00 am: Free play and snacks
10:45 am: Hakafa and Tot Shabbat Service with Annette Kozicki, including songs, prayers and a fun story.
11:30 am: Free play
12:00 pm: Kiddush lunch
Reservations not needed - just show up to join!
10:00 am: Free play and snacks
10:45 am: Hakafa and Tot Shabbat Service with Annette Kozicki, including songs, prayers and a fun story.
11:30 am: Free play
12:00 pm: Kiddush lunch
Reservations not needed - just show up to join!
Details:
Saturday
April
25
at
3:00 am
at
VIA ZOOM
27 Apr
✡️ Online Morning Minyan
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✡️ Online Morning Minyan
Join Zoom Meeting
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
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+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 204 272 7920 Canada
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Find your local number: https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/u/abN68oNyjs
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
Dial by your location
+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 204 272 7920 Canada
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Find your local number: https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/u/abN68oNyjs
Details:
Monday
April
27
at
12:45 am
at
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
28 Apr
📖 Talmud Study with Rabbi Brown (Zoom)
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📖 Talmud Study with Rabbi Brown (Zoom)
Dive into the Talmud - no prior experience necessary.
https://zoom.us/j/789770161 or call 647-374-4685; PIN: 789 770 161#
https://zoom.us/j/789770161 or call 647-374-4685; PIN: 789 770 161#
Details:
29 Apr
✡️ Online Morning Minyan
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✡️ Online Morning Minyan
Join Zoom Meeting
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
Dial by your location
+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 204 272 7920 Canada
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Find your local number: https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/u/abN68oNyjs
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
Dial by your location
+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 204 272 7920 Canada
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Find your local number: https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/u/abN68oNyjs
Details:
Wednesday
April
29
at
12:45 am
at
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
29 Apr
iEngage – Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis and Aspiration
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iEngage – Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis and Aspiration
A Shalom Hartman Institute Curriculum
Join us for a thoughtful and timely 8-session learning series taught by Rabbi Carey Brown and Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, based on the acclaimed iEngage curriculum from the Shalom Hartman Institute.
In this course, we will explore the core tensions and values of liberal Zionism in a post–October 7 reality. Together, we’ll explore dominant critiques of Israel and Zionism, grapple with moral complexity, and develop frameworks for teaching and talking about Israel in a time of war — with courage, compassion, and clarity.
This course is designed for those seeking a deeper understanding, honest conversation, and meaningful tools to engage their communities during an especially challenging moment for the Jewish world.
Course Details
📍 Temple Sholom
🕢 Wednesdays, 7:30–9:00 pm
📅 March 4 – May 6 (with a Passover break)
📍 Temple Sholom
🕢 Wednesdays, 7:30–9:00 pm
📅 March 4 – May 6 (with a Passover break)
Session Dates
March 4 • March 11 • March 18 • March 25
— Passover Break —
April 15 • April 22 • April 29 • May 6
March 4 • March 11 • March 18 • March 25
— Passover Break —
April 15 • April 22 • April 29 • May 6
Cost
• Temple Sholom Members: Free
• Non-Members: $180
• Temple Sholom Members: Free
• Non-Members: $180
About the Shalom Hartman InstituteThe Shalom Hartman Institute is a leading research and educational center serving Israel and world Jewry. It is dedicated to enriching the moral and spiritual life of the Jewish people, deepening pluralism, and strengthening the relationship between Israel and the Jewish world.
Details:
30 Apr
Krav Maga: Self Defense for Busy People
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Krav Maga: Self Defense for Busy People
You are invited to join two multi-black belt Krav Maga instructors (female and male) for an empowering self-defense workshop featuring realistic self-defense, work/street safety, escapes, key striking, de-escalation strategies, improvised weapons and more in this fun and safe class.
- For ages 13yr to senior.
- Spaces are limited.
- Registration required.
- Very special rate: only $18 per person
See more at: www.hitandrunselfdefense.com
Details:
Thursday
April
30
at
7:30 pm
at
Temple Sholom Synagogue, 7190 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6P 3Z9, Canada
2 May
📖Torah Study (Hybrid - In Person and Online)
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📖Torah Study (Hybrid - In Person and Online)
The first Saturday of the month, Torah Study group will meet again in-person at Temple Sholom with the option to join in with zoom as well.
https://zoom.us/j/92648537814?pwd=dEdaMkYvdEN2cnIwZVJpUGtneFBpZz09 Meeting ID: 926 4853 7814; Password: Torah or dial-in +1 778 907 2071
https://zoom.us/j/92648537814?pwd=dEdaMkYvdEN2cnIwZVJpUGtneFBpZz09 Meeting ID: 926 4853 7814; Password: Torah or dial-in +1 778 907 2071
Details:
2 May
📖 Torah Study - Everyone welcome
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📖 Torah Study - Everyone welcome
Join Zoom Meeting
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/84333069441?pwd=R7A0VPJD532AbCLxQ0wMZqHBwloJPL.1
Meeting ID: 843 3306 9441
Passcode: Torah
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/84333069441?pwd=R7A0VPJD532AbCLxQ0wMZqHBwloJPL.1
Meeting ID: 843 3306 9441
Passcode: Torah
Details:
2 May
✡️ In-Person & Online Shabbat Services
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✡️ In-Person & Online Shabbat Services
Streamed on our website, Facebook Live, YouTube, channel 882 on TELUS Optik TV and Shaw Blue Curve TV via our YouTube Channel.
Details:
2 May
👪 Childminding & Tot Shabbat
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👪 Childminding & Tot Shabbat
Childminding is available from 10:00 am until noon, during the Saturday Morning Service.
10:00 am: Free play and snacks
10:45 am: Hakafa and Tot Shabbat Service with Annette Kozicki, including songs, prayers and a fun story.
11:30 am: Free play
12:00 pm: Kiddush lunch
Reservations not needed - just show up to join!
10:00 am: Free play and snacks
10:45 am: Hakafa and Tot Shabbat Service with Annette Kozicki, including songs, prayers and a fun story.
11:30 am: Free play
12:00 pm: Kiddush lunch
Reservations not needed - just show up to join!
Details:
Saturday
May
02
at
3:00 am
at
VIA ZOOM
4 May
✡️ Online Morning Minyan
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✡️ Online Morning Minyan
Join Zoom Meeting
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
Dial by your location
+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 204 272 7920 Canada
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Find your local number: https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/u/abN68oNyjs
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
Dial by your location
+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 204 272 7920 Canada
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Find your local number: https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/u/abN68oNyjs
Details:
Monday
May
04
at
12:45 am
at
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
5 May
Men's Circle
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Men's Circle
All Temple Sholom men are invited to join us, on the first and third Tuesday of the month, to further explore the identity crisis and mental health issues facing men today, in a more personal and intimate way. Facilitated by Temple members. No registration required - just show up to join. New members always welcome!
Details:
Tuesday
May
05
at
12:00 pm
at
Temple Sholom Synagogue, 7190 Oak St, Vancouver, BC V6P 3Z9, Canada
5 May
A Taste of Judaism
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A Taste of Judaism
Thursdays, May 5, 12 and 19, at 7:30 pm at Temple Sholom (no Zoom option)
An introductory course taught by Rabbi Dan Moskovitz
Curious About Judaism? You are invited to join us for three in-person sessions exploring a modern Jewish take on spirituality, values, and community. Everyone is welcome. Whether you are in an interfaith relationship, raising Jewish children, a spiritual seeker, considering conversion, or curious about Judaism, this class is for you! A Taste of Judaism® assumes no previous Jewish knowledge.
Free to join. Registration required.
Details:
6 May
✡️ Online Morning Minyan
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✡️ Online Morning Minyan
Join Zoom Meeting
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
Dial by your location
+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 204 272 7920 Canada
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Find your local number: https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/u/abN68oNyjs
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
Dial by your location
+1 438 809 7799 Canada
+1 587 328 1099 Canada
+1 647 374 4685 Canada
+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 204 272 7920 Canada
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Find your local number: https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/u/abN68oNyjs
Details:
Wednesday
May
06
at
12:45 am
at
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
6 May
iEngage – Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis and Aspiration
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iEngage – Liberal Zionism: Between Crisis and Aspiration
A Shalom Hartman Institute Curriculum
Join us for a thoughtful and timely 8-session learning series taught by Rabbi Carey Brown and Rabbi Dan Moskovitz, based on the acclaimed iEngage curriculum from the Shalom Hartman Institute.
In this course, we will explore the core tensions and values of liberal Zionism in a post–October 7 reality. Together, we’ll explore dominant critiques of Israel and Zionism, grapple with moral complexity, and develop frameworks for teaching and talking about Israel in a time of war — with courage, compassion, and clarity.
This course is designed for those seeking a deeper understanding, honest conversation, and meaningful tools to engage their communities during an especially challenging moment for the Jewish world.
Course Details
📍 Temple Sholom
🕢 Wednesdays, 7:30–9:00 pm
📅 March 4 – May 6 (with a Passover break)
📍 Temple Sholom
🕢 Wednesdays, 7:30–9:00 pm
📅 March 4 – May 6 (with a Passover break)
Session Dates
March 4 • March 11 • March 18 • March 25
— Passover Break —
April 15 • April 22 • April 29 • May 6
March 4 • March 11 • March 18 • March 25
— Passover Break —
April 15 • April 22 • April 29 • May 6
Cost
• Temple Sholom Members: Free
• Non-Members: $180
• Temple Sholom Members: Free
• Non-Members: $180
About the Shalom Hartman InstituteThe Shalom Hartman Institute is a leading research and educational center serving Israel and world Jewry. It is dedicated to enriching the moral and spiritual life of the Jewish people, deepening pluralism, and strengthening the relationship between Israel and the Jewish world.
Details:
9 May
📖 Torah Study - Everyone welcome
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📖 Torah Study - Everyone welcome
Join Zoom Meeting
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/84333069441?pwd=R7A0VPJD532AbCLxQ0wMZqHBwloJPL.1
Meeting ID: 843 3306 9441
Passcode: Torah
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/84333069441?pwd=R7A0VPJD532AbCLxQ0wMZqHBwloJPL.1
Meeting ID: 843 3306 9441
Passcode: Torah
Details:
9 May
✡️ In-Person & Online Shabbat Services
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✡️ In-Person & Online Shabbat Services
Streamed on our website, Facebook Live, YouTube, channel 882 on TELUS Optik TV and Shaw Blue Curve TV via our YouTube Channel.
Details:
9 May
👪 Childminding & Tot Shabbat
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👪 Childminding & Tot Shabbat
Childminding is available from 10:00 am until noon, during the Saturday Morning Service.
10:00 am: Free play and snacks
10:45 am: Hakafa and Tot Shabbat Service with Annette Kozicki, including songs, prayers and a fun story.
11:30 am: Free play
12:00 pm: Kiddush lunch
Reservations not needed - just show up to join!
10:00 am: Free play and snacks
10:45 am: Hakafa and Tot Shabbat Service with Annette Kozicki, including songs, prayers and a fun story.
11:30 am: Free play
12:00 pm: Kiddush lunch
Reservations not needed - just show up to join!
Details:
Saturday
May
09
at
3:00 am
at
VIA ZOOM
9 May
Rabbi Dan’s Bar Mitzvah Party
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Rabbi Dan’s Bar Mitzvah Party
Join us for an unforgettable '80s-themed Bar Mitzvah Party celebrating Rabbi Dan’s 13th year as Senior Rabbi of Temple Sholom. This special night will bring our community together to honour Rabbi Dan's leadership, vision, and dedication while raising vital funds to help strengthen Temple Sholom for generations to come.
Our community fundraising goal: $100,000. At Rabbi Dan’s request, all net proceeds will be split equally between two newly established endowment funds:The Michael Jacobson z"l Senior Support Worker Endowment: Continuing Michael’s legacy by providing essential resources, guidance, and advocacy for seniors within our congregation.
The Jack Lutsky z"l Scholar in Residence Endowment: Funding an annual scholarship in residence to educate and engage our community on Israel and Jewish affairs.
Party ticket price: $250
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