Leisure Institute
Leisure Institute
The Shaar's special place for 65+
Naomi Kassie founded the Leisure Institute in 1968. The Leisure Institute of Congregation Shaar Hashomayim hosts educational and cultural activities geared primarily towards retirees, with a roster of popular programs open to the community. Attracting sizeable crowds, the Leisure Institute encourages adults to socialize, learn, and enjoy the fruits of retirement.
Sundays at the Shaar

Our Sundays program is a bi-monthly lecture and musical series that features
local experts who discuss relevant issues. It is open to the community and
includes a delicious lunch. Guest presenters have included local celebrities
Thomas Schnurmacher, Dr. Joe Schwarcz, Josh Freed, Cantor Gideon Zelermyer and Stephen Glass, Lynne Kassie and Dr. Issie Weisglass.
Info: 514-937-9471
Open Gate Program
Our non-sectarian community program offers frail seniors, 65 to 100+, a stimulating day out each week. The program includes transportation, music, exercise, games, crafts, guest speakers and a hot lunch. Open Gate received The Community Service Award from FEDERATION CJA.
Contact:
Susie Schwartz, Coordinator: 514-937-9474 ext.124
Open Gate Gala: Mahjongg, Dinner & Bridge
The Open Gate Gala is an annual day-long fundraiser to help support the Open Gate program. Attended by hundreds, the gala consists of a daytime mahjongg tournament, gala dinner and bridge tournament featuring spectacular door prize items and raffle packages.
Info: 514-937-9471
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Events at the Shaar
All Events
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Tuesday
Mar 5Julia Gersovitz, OC
Tuesday, March 5 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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Friday
Mar 8Women's Rosh Chodesh Service
Friday, March 8 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
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Tuesday
Mar 12Storytelling Evening
Tuesday, March 12 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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Wednesday
Mar 20Mini Purim Party
Wednesday, March 20 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
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Wednesday
Mar 20Beat Street Purim party
Wednesday, March 20 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
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Thursday
Mar 21Women's Rosh Chodesh Service
Thursday, March 21 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
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Sunday
May 5Women's Rosh Chodesh Service
Sunday, May 5 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
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Wednesday
May 29A Multimedia Tribute to Leonard Bernstein
Wednesday, May 29 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM
Tonight, Tonight, Won't Just Be Any Night -
Tuesday
Jun 4Women's Rosh Chodesh Service
Tuesday, June 4 8:45 AM to 9:45 AM
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Thursday
Jul 4Women's Rosh Chodesh Service
Thursday, July 4 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
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