Kehilateinu
Kehilateinu, is Temple Sholom's LGBTQIA+ Pride club. Co-presidents Danny Lybbert and Cae Rosch Sandeen, along with the support of board member Kim Werker and Cantor Shani Cohen, are working together to organize a gender-inclusive addition to Temple Sholom’s community group offerings.
Kehilateinu will welcome LGBTQIA+ community members and their friends, family, and allies for social, educational, and philanthropic events aimed at fostering camaraderie among those on this unique path through Jewish life. The group will function, alongside Sisterhood and Men’s Club, as a third pillar of support and community to enhance the already-rich social fabric those groups have established at Temple Sholom.
Contact us at: kehilateinu@templesholom.ca

Cae Rosch Sandeen, co-president
MISSION AND VISION
VALUES
- Community → Kehilah Kedoshah → קְהִלָּה קְדוֹשָׁה
- Inclusivity → Klal Yisrael → כְּלַל יִשְׂרָאֵל
- Accessibility → Kol L’Darcho → כָּל לְדַרְכּוֹ
- Learning → Talmud Torah → תַּלְמוּד תּוֹרָה
- Safety → Pikuach Nefesh → פִּקּוּחַ נֶפֶשׁ
- Allyship and advocacy → Tikkun Olam → תִּקּוּן עוֹלָם
MISSION
Kehilateinu’s mission is to:
- Connect queer Jews and allies in a welcoming, sustained community
- Provide a safe space for queer Jews and their allies
- Socialize, celebrate, and learn together in the fullness of Jewish life
- Support each other in exploring and understanding our identities in the context of Jewish experience
- Advocate for a Jewish future in which queer Jews are fully seen and valued
VISION
To that end, Kehilateinu will:
Establish a robust, structured, and sustainable social group for LGBTQ+ Jews and allies that will remain financially accessible and integral to the fabric of synagogue life for generations to come.
UPCOMING EVENTS
QUEER TORAH STUDY
Monthly on Saturdays at 12:00 pm at Temple Sholom (following the services)
Upcoming dates:
September 20, 2025
Our Temple Sholom Queer Torah Study group is an inclusive space to gather together and study Torah through a queer lens. Our discussion topics range from the weekly Torah portion to Jewish holidays to world events. Participants rotate leading the Torah study, and Cantor Cohen is available to meet and help each leader prepare ahead of time.
If you are interested in learning more, joining one of our events, or leading a Torah study, please email us us at: kehilateinu@templesholom.ca and join our WhatsApp group. Please email us to be added to the group. If you have any feedback from our last event, or ideas for programming you’d like to see, please let us know!


Zoom Panel with Representatives to the World Zionist Congress


Zoom Panel with Representatives to the World Zionist Congress
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Mens Club Poker and Pastrami


Mens Club Poker and Pastrami
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED.
This year we are offering a Deli Extravaganza from The Perfect Bite.Build Your Own Smoked Meat sandwiches -12 oz of meat per person:
- Hot Corned Beef
- Hot Pastrami
- Smoked Turkey
- Hot Mustard, Yellow Mustard and Grainy Mustard
- Mayonnaise, Dijonaise, Ketchup
- Crispy lettuce, Tomatoes, and Pickles
- Rye Bread, Pumpernickel and Challah Buns
- Coleslaw
- Potato Salad
- Caramelized Onion and Potato Bourekas
The Deli Extravaganza is thanks to sponsorship from Dr. Neil Pollock.
Cost*: $60 Men's Club member; $70 Non-Men's Club member*Includes food and poker chips
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✡️ Kabbalat Shabbat Service


Family Shabbat


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's Kitchen
We have reached our capacity. Registration is now closed.
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📖 Torah Study - Everyone welcome


📖 Torah Study - Everyone welcome
Meeting ID: 926 4853 7814; Password: Torah
or dial-in +1 778 907 2071
Details:


✡️ In-Person & Online Shabbat Services


✡️ In-Person & Online Shabbat Services
Details:


👪 Childminding & Tot Shabbat


👪 Childminding & Tot Shabbat
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:


Queer Torah Study


Queer Torah Study
An inclusive space to gather together and study Torah through a queer lens. Our discussion topics range from the weekly Torah portion to Jewish holidays to world events.
Participants rotate leading the Torah study. If you are interested in learning more or leading a Torah study, please email us at kehilateinu@templesholom.ca
Details:


✡️ Online Morning Minyan


✡️ Online Morning Minyan
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
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📖 Talmud Study with Rabbi Brown (Zoom)


📖 Talmud Study with Rabbi Brown (Zoom)
https://zoom.us/j/789770161 or call 647-374-4685; PIN: 789 770 161#
Details:


Men's Circle


Men's Circle
Details:


✡️ Online Morning Minyan


✡️ Online Morning Minyan
https://templesholom-ca.zoom.us/j/99881409179?pwd=d2ZVYm9DaFZHNzZQNHpuRTcrc2puZz09
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
Passcode: Chickpea
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Sisterhood Book & A Bite (at TS)


Men's Club Talk with Rabbi Philip Bregman


Men's Club Talk with Rabbi Philip Bregman
REFLECTIONS ON A POST-OCTOBER 7 WORLD
With Rabbi Philip Bregman
The perspectives of a Canadian Jew, inter-faith Liaison for Jewish Federation of Greater Vancouver, Rabbi Emeritus of Temple Sholom, former Executive Director of Hillel BC and, most importantly, an “abba and saba” (father and grandfather).
Free of charge, but registration is required.Open to Everyone.
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✡️ Kabbalat Shabbat Service


📖Torah Study (Hybrid - In Person and Online)


📖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
Details:


✡️ In-Person & Online Shabbat Services


✡️ In-Person & Online Shabbat Services
Details:


👪 Childminding & Tot Shabbat


👪 Childminding & Tot Shabbat
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:


✡️ Online Morning Minyan


✡️ Online Morning Minyan
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
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Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Torah Study Group (Zoom)


Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Torah Study Group (Zoom)
We always welcome new study partners!
Details:


Craft Group Monthly Meet Up


📖 Talmud Study with Rabbi Brown (Zoom)


📖 Talmud Study with Rabbi Brown (Zoom)
https://zoom.us/j/789770161 or call 647-374-4685; PIN: 789 770 161#
Details:


✡️ Online Morning Minyan


✡️ Online Morning Minyan
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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+1 778 907 2071 Canada
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Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
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Tikun Olam Gogos


Tikun Olam Gogos
Details:


Baby Hanukkah Photo Sessions


Baby Hanukkah Photo Sessions
Light lunch to follow.
Free to attend but egistration is required.
REGISTER HERE
Details:


✡️ Kabbalat Shabbat Service


📖 Torah Study - Everyone welcome


📖 Torah Study - Everyone welcome
Meeting ID: 926 4853 7814; Password: Torah
or dial-in +1 778 907 2071
Details:


✡️ In-Person & Online Shabbat Services


✡️ In-Person & Online Shabbat Services
Details:


👪 Childminding & Tot Shabbat


👪 Childminding & Tot Shabbat
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:


✡️ Online Morning Minyan


✡️ Online Morning Minyan
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
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+1 647 558 0588 Canada
+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 204 272 7920 Canada
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
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Soup Shvesters


Soup Shvesters
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.
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:


📖 Talmud Study with Rabbi Brown (Zoom)


📖 Talmud Study with Rabbi Brown (Zoom)
https://zoom.us/j/789770161 or call 647-374-4685; PIN: 789 770 161#
Details:


Mens Circle


Mens Circle
Details:


Sisterhood Book & A Bite (Zoom)


Sholom Shishim Hanukkah Party (Lunch and Concert)


Sholom Shishim Hanukkah Party (Lunch and Concert)
Singalong Concert featuring Cantor Shani Cohen, Advah Soudack, and Wendy Bross Stuart
Come sing along to your favourite Hanukkah songs, and enjoy this special musical concert with our very own musicians Cantor Cohen, Advah Soudack and Wendy Bross Stuart.
This Hanukkah extravaganza is not to be missed!
Lunch is provided by Nava Creative Kosher catering:
A choice of:
Dill Aioli Salmon
OR Buddha Bowl with crispy tofu, rice noodles, pickled carrots, radish, and cucumber(Vegan and Gluten Free)
Side dishes:
- Latkes served with applesauce and sour cream (vegan and gluten free options will be available)
- Roasted Vegetable Medley (eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and red onion)
Dessert: Sufganiyot
Cost: $18 Temple Sholom member; $28 Non-member
Details:


✡️ Online Morning Minyan


✡️ Online Morning Minyan
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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+1 778 907 2071 Canada
+1 204 272 7920 Canada
Meeting ID: 998 8140 9179
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Sisterhood Book & A Bite (at TS)


Sisterhood Appys and Yappys Social Group


Hanukkah Musical Shabbat featuring the Temple Tones band


Hanukkah Musical Shabbat featuring the Temple Tones band
followed by a delicious Oneg Shabbat of sufganiyot.
Details:


Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner


Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner
Cost: $10 Child, $18 Adult. Spaces for dinner are limited!
Followed by a
MUSICAL HANUKKAH SERVICE FOR ALL AGES
Cantor Shani Cohen and our Temple Tones band will be featured in our musical Shabbat service, followed by a delicious Oneg Shabbat of sufganiyot.
Details:


📖Torah Study (Hybrid - In Person and Online)


📖Torah Study (Hybrid - In Person and Online)
Meeting ID: 926 4853 7814; Password: Torah
or dial-in +1 778 907 2071
Details:


✡️ In-Person & Online Shabbat Services


✡️ In-Person & Online Shabbat Services
Details:


👪 Childminding & Tot Shabbat


👪 Childminding & Tot Shabbat
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:


Sisterhood Rosh Chodesh Torah Study Group


✡️ Online Morning Minyan


✡️ Online Morning Minyan
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:


📖 Talmud Study with Rabbi Brown (Zoom)


📖 Talmud Study with Rabbi Brown (Zoom)
https://zoom.us/j/789770161 or call 647-374-4685; PIN: 789 770 161#
Details:


✡️ Online Morning Minyan


✡️ Online Morning Minyan
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
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