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Shaar Family

Chanukah Celebration

Sunday, December 13

on Zoom

5:00 PM - For preschoolers: Chanukah stories and songs

with Rabba Rachel

5:30 PM - For all: Candle lighting with our Shaar clergy team

5:45 PM - Chanukah Trivia Kahoot!

Register by December 9. Grandparents welcome.

Chanukah Drive- By

Thursday, December 17

5:00 - 7:30 PM

Starting at the Shaar

Let's add more light on the last night!

Join the Chanukah Candy Chute Drive-By! Celebrate the last night of Chanukah by driving around Westmount

to see the candles and receive Chanukah gelt, dreidels and treats at designated homes by candy chutes.

Kashrut and social distancing laws will be respected.

Start at the Shaar with outdoor Menorah lighting at 5:00 PM, 5:30 PM or 6:00 PM.

You will receive a decal for your car and a list of participating houses.

Advance registration required.
$10 per car. Proceeds will go to Shaar Cares.

Thursday, January 21, 2021
8 Shevat 5781

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Here are some wonderful resources

Jewish-inspired activities for quarantined families

This is truly an amazing list of resources for families with young children. There are stories, crafts, recipes, and also links to some great articles written by parents

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These are some wonderful websites for kids, which will provide good Judaic content and fun:

		Shalom Sesame Learn about the animated Jewish calendar and what makes each one special

		Shaboom! A YouTube channel for Jewish family fun for children age 8 and under: “A place for songs, DIYs and most of all, our beloved kids’ animated series about two magical sparks out to fix the world!”

		BimBam Thoughtful animated videos about the Torah portions, as well as other Jewish texts and holidays. This can be better for older children, in grade-school or high school.

Thursday, January 21, 2021 8 Shevat 5781

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