To be called to the Torah as B'nei Mitzvah (being responsible to uphold the commandments) marks a significant milestone in the journey from childhood to maturity for Jewish children.
At Temple Sholom, we strive to ensure that each child and his/her family will experience the spiritual power of this ceremony in a positive, meaningful way.
In preparation for B'nei Mitzvah our students take part in a variety of activities designed to deepen their understanding of Judaism. They engage in study with the synagogue’s B’nei Mitzvah tutor, Annette Kozicki, and Cantor Shani Cohen in order to learn how to conduct the worship service and chant their Torah and Haftorah portions. They participate in social action projects which enhance their awareness of their responsibilities as Jews. And, along with their parents, they attend the synagogue’s innovative Al Shlosha Devarim Program where they have an opportunity to learn with the Rabbis and bond with other families in the B’nei Mitzvah year.
A month prior to Bar/Bat Mitzvah, each student meets with one of the Rabbis for four sessions. During this time, they become acclimated to the pulpit, rehearse reading from the Torah, and practice the prayers and their drosh (sermon).
Our goal is to give every child a victory. We treat every student as an individual, providing whatever is needed to ensure that each B’nei Mitzvah is a wonderfully warm and fulfilling occasion.
Our projects
Participation in a social action “mitzvah project” is an inherent part of every Bar and Bat Mitzvah experience at Temple Sholom.
Here are some Tzedakah links to help generate ideas for mitzvah projects:
Areyvut – Many ideas for mitzvah projects.
Do Something – Great interactive site with project finder.
Girlfriends of Fallen Soldiers – Psychological Support Membership Association of Fallen Soliders
Atzum – Endeavors to open eyes and extend hands to those in need, to confront and remedy injustices in Israel.
Crossroads – The Crossroads Center runs the sole intervention program targeting English-speaking youth at-risk in Israel.
Israel Guide Dog Center for the Blind
Agahozo Shalom Youth Village – Creating a safe and structured residential community for orphaned children in Rwanda.
Carmei Ha’ir – Creating a comprehensive framework of support for the poor in a dignified way.
Etgarim – Helping physically challenged children, adolescents and adults to rehabilitate themselves physically, mentally and socially, through challenging sports and outdoor activities.
Adamah – Cultivating vibrant Jewish life in deep connection with the earth. We believe in the deep connection between people & planet, adam & adamah.
Maya Works Weaving Cooperative – MayaWorks is a nonprofit social venture that empowers indigenous women of Guatemala to achieve economic security by providing markets for their handcrafted products, access to microcredit loans and expanded educational opportunities.
Free the Children – Helping children through education.
Yad Ezra V’Shulamit – The organization provides assistance to people and families of dire need throughout the country, with the support of many.


✡️ 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:


East Side Jews Hanukkah Party


East Side Jews Hanukkah Party
We will have a fun time together on Granville Island, getting in the Hanukkah spirit.
- Hanukkah Crafts
- Rugrats Hanukkah Screening
- Hanukkah music sing along
- Hanukkah Dance Party
- Snacks and Sufganiyot
Cost: $5/child
REGISTER HERE
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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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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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
Cantor Shani Cohen and our Temple Tones band will be featured in our festive musical Shabbat service.
Followed by a delicious Oneg Shabbat of sufganiyot.
Bring your hanukkiah (menorah) and candles and join us in candle lighting.
*No 8:00 pm Service.
Details:


Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner


Hanukkah Shabbat Dinner
Please join us for aspecial Hanukkah Musical Shabbat Service.
Cantor Shani Cohen and our Temple Tones band will be featured in our festive musical Shabbat service,
followed by a delicious Oneg Shabbat of sufganiyot.
Bring your hanukkiah (menorah) and candles and join us in candle lighting.
*There will be no 8:00 pm service on this day.
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
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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
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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:


✡️ 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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✡️ 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
+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:


In-Person Morning Minyan


In-Person Morning Minyan
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
Details:


✡️ 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:


📖 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
+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:


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
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:


Tikun Olam Gogos


Tikun Olam Gogos
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:


Men's Club Talk with Alan Twigg


Men's Club Talk with Alan Twigg
Holocaust Hero: The Life and Times of Rudolf Vrba is the first in a planned biography series that explores our own Vancouver hero's life as an escapee, partisan, Nazi hunter, and truth-teller. Rudolf Vrba, a Slovak Jew, escaped Auschwitz in 1944 and co-authored the Vrba-Wetzler Report, which helped save over 200,000 Hungarian Jews. Twigg’s meticulously researched biography draws from interviews, new archival materials, and Vrba’s own family. The book also explores Vrba’s post-war life as a scientist, whistleblower and outspoken critic of institutional silence.
ALAN TWIGG is the founder of BC BookWorld, a veteran journalist and the author of 20 previous books. A recipient of the Order of Canada, he created rudolfvrba.com, the first major website dedicated to Vrba’s legacy.
Books will be available for purchase, and the author will be signing copies.
Cost: Members: no charge. Non-members: by donation
Registration required I Open to Everyone.
Details:


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
Details:


Jacob's Ladder of Hope


Jacob's Ladder of Hope
For his Mitzvah Project, Jacob Coblin is working with a local artist to create a sculpture for Temple Sholom using hostage bracelets that will be softened, reshaped and incorporated into a metal treeconnected to Jacob’s Ladder. The ladder has broken rungs at the bottom representing the loss andtragedy; at the top they are sturdy, representing healing and hope. The tree symbolizes survivorsand our community emerging from the tragedy and growing stronger together.
Help Raise $5,000 for the sculpture and its installation at Temple Sholom. Any excess funds raised will be donated to help rebuild Kibbutz Nahal Oz, which was hard hit on October 7.
Click here to find out more information and to donate: www.JacobsLadderofHope.com
All funds collected will go towards the creation and installation of the sculpture, which will be unveiled on January 23, 2026, at the Oneg following Shabbat services the day before my Bar Mitzvah.











