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8 Days of Chanukah In Action: Kerry’s Kitchen

Monday, December 8, 2025 • 18 Kislev 5786

6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

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Activities for 8 Days of Chanukah In Action

Scroll down to see our volunteer opportunities, and fill out the form at the bottom to sign up!
 

Zera Café - FULL! Please email gvillarroel@theshaar.org to be placed on the waiting list!
With Cantor Gideon Zelemyer
Wednesday, December 3 — 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM (5 people maximum)
Be part of a meaningful morning at Zera Café, preparing delicious homemade meals with the staff from Zera Café.

MADA – With Bar/Bat Mitzvah Families
With Rabbi Adam Scheier and Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis
Thursday, December 4 — 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
An interactive volunteer experience at MADA Center preparing boxes to be delivered for Shabbat.

Avalanche Kidz Hockey
With Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen
Sunday, December 7 — 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hit the ice with Avalanche Kidz hockey— an organization that provides neuro-divergent kids a safe and inclusive space where they can build confidence, improve social skills, and enjoy the game of hockey.

Friendship Circle
With Rabbi Yoshua Ellis
Sunday, December 7 — 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM (40 kids maximum, ages 4-11)
Participate in a delicious and engaging chocolate-making workshop, followed by an inclusive art activity and playtime in the Friendship Circle’s jungle gym. 

Kerry’s Kitchen
With Rabbi Adam Scheier
Tuesday, December 9 — 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Prepare meals for cancer patients and their families in the Shaar kitchen. Kerry’s Kitchen is an initiative of En Famille, a Hope & Cope program of the Jewish General Hospital.

JEM Workshop
With Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen
Wednesday, December 10 — 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (20 people maximum)
Join Rabbi Adam Scheier and Ritual Director Yosi Even-Hen for a hands-on volunteer experience with the JEM Workshop, an organization dedicated to providing adapted and meaningful employment to individuals with diverse abilities.

Place Kensington with Netivot Students
With Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis
Wednesday, December 17 — 4:00 PM
Rabbi Yehoshua Ellis joins our Netivot students for a heartwarming performance of Chanukah songs for the residents of Place Kensington.

BBQ for Soldiers in Israel
Wednesday, December 24 — Details TBA
For those in our community who will be in Israel, this is an opportunity to show gratitude to the brave men and women of the IDF.

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If you would like to register for more than 3 activities you can reach out to us at 514-937-9474 ext.137

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