Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom

Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom, one of the oldest Reform synagogues in Canada and the only one in Montreal, now welcomes West Island residents the opportunity to enjoy everything Temple has to offer closer to home! Temple now offers a variety of programs and events for the West Island Jewish community, including: 

• Children’s activities
• Adult Education
• Interactive family activities
• Interfaith family programs
• Social action/Mitzvah projects
• Programs for seniors
• And much more!
   

With your support and input, Temple’s goal is to continue to expand our presence in the West Island and to offer programs and activities that meet your needs. For more information or to share your ideas about how Temple can best serve your community, please contact Valerie at 514-937-3575, ext. 212 or valerie@templemontreal.ca.
 

Children’s Programs

Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom has something for everyone - even our youngest  members!  We offer a variety of educational programs for young children and their families.  Fun-filled events, including tot Shabbat, Sukkot and Chanukah parties, and other celebrations, focus on Jewish holidays and traditions. We are continuously adding new programs and activities for children to our West Island offerings and hope you will be our guest at one of our upcoming events.  Check out just a few of the fun activities Temple has to offer:

• Family Shabbat programs
• Holiday parties and celebrations
• Children’s High Holiday services
   

Adult Education

Jewish education is a life-long endeavour that is highly encouraged at Temple.  Weekly sermons, Torah study classes and discussion groups offer meaningful opportunities for adults to enhance their knowledge of Judaism and Jewish values. Temple also regularly hosts a variety of enlightening guest speakers, lecture series, films and musical productions– now also offered at  various West Island locations. 

Bar and Bat Mitzvah Classes

Temple offers a bar and bat mitzvah program on the West Island. During the fall and early winter, b’nai mitzvah and their parents are invited to attend several breakfasts where they learn more about their special day, its significance, and how every family can celebrate in uniquely meaningful ways.

West Island Bar/Bat Mitzvah classes meet on Mondays from 4:00-6:00 PM. For more information about our b’nai mitzvah or children’s programs, please contact our Director of Education,  Melanie Alter at 514-937-3575, ext. 210 or melanie@templemontreal.ca.

High Holy Day Services

By popular demand, Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom will continue to offer meaningful and inspiring Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur services on the West Island.  Temple offers family seating and interactive services that are open and understandable to all.  Children are welcome and encouraged to attend!