Committees and Volunteering
Members committed to bettering our synagogue and community
Our vibrant and dedicated community of committee members and volunteers provide invaluable benefits to our synagogue life on a daily basis. From organizing events and educational programs to finance and leadership, these congregants help to strengthen and inspire us.
Adult Education
Responsible for organizing adult education programs that are open to the community.
Arts & Aesthetics
Ensures the beauty and placement of artwork throughout the facility.
Audit
Oversees the audit and financial controls.
Bikur Cholim
In collaboration with the clergy, provides comfort and support to people who are ill, homebound, isolated, or otherwise in distress. If you or someone you know from the Shaar community is in the hospital, in a long-term care residence or is isolated at home please let us know by reaching Rabba Briah (bcahana@theshaar.org or 514 937 9474 ext 150). We will keep the information confidential. They or their families may benefit from the services of the Bikkur Cholim Volunteers through phone calls or visits. And if they’re in need of prayers, we will add their Hebrew name to our Misheberach list.
Board of Trustees
The governing body of lay leadership managing and administering the affairs of the congregation.
By-Laws
Recommends amendments or changes to the By-laws of the Congregation.
Cemetery
Oversees policies and practices of the Shaar Cemetery.
Fundraising
Oversees the procurement of endowments, bequests, and donations.
Finance
Advises the congregation on financial matters related to income, expenditures, and annual budget.
French Connexion
French language programming.
Hall Rentals
Recommends policies and procedures to ensure the Shaar remains a premier venue for Jewish Montreal’s galas and events.
Honorary Advisory Council
Counsels the leadership on vital matters relating to the welfare of the congregation.
House
Oversees the maintenance and upkeep of our historic building.
Investment
Recommends strategies and oversees investments of the Shaar Endowment Funds.
Membership
Charged with outreach and recruitment of new members.
Mishloach Manot
The Sisterhood’s annual Purim project supports fulfilling the traditional mitzvah of Mishloach Manot.
Museum
Ensures proper care of artifacts and collections in the Shaar’s museum and creates and oversees seasonal exhibits.
Music
Ensures the highest quality liturgical music and creates and promotes musical events.
Nominations
Gathers together members representing all constituencies in the congregation to nominate leadership.
Parallel Service
Recommend strategies to enrich and enhance the service.
Religious Services
Oversees all ritual and religious activities of the congregation.
Security
Ensures security policies and procedures are appropriate, current, and enforced.
Shaar Family Capital Campaign
Oversees fundraising efforts.
Sisterhood
Organizes projects and fundraisers that support the synagogue and promote cultural, spiritual, social, and educational enrichment.
Young Professionals
Organizes programs for young adults in their 20s and 30s.
Youth & Young Families
Oversees the Shaar’s schools and recommends programs and activities for youth of all ages.
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
2 Iyyar 5785
Wednesday, April 30, 2025 2 Iyyar 5785