On this page, we spotlight the celebration of various religious/cultural days of significance, with special focus on events hosted by McGill student groups and other groups in the Montreal area.
High Holy Days
Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom High Holy Days Schedule and Student Tickets (free) Procedure
Date range: Rosh Hashanah begins the evening of Friday, September 11 (continuing September 12 and 13), and Yom Kippur begins the evening of Sunday, September 20 (continuing September 21).
Students are welcome as Temple’s guests for all of our High Holy Day services. The schedule of services is here, and it is all open to them without charge. Anyone interested in coming should email Rosie in the Temple office (rosie [at] templemontreal.ca ()), and simply include a photo of a current student ID.
Callout for volunteers: if any students want to work as part of our High Holy Day family programming, they can contact Rabbi Ben Luks-Morgan (rabbiluksmorgan [at] templemontreal.ca).
Temple is happy to be their Jewish home away from home, and are here as a source of community and connection.
High Holidays at Rohr Chabad Student Center (3429 Peel St.)
See their High Holidays Page, their events page, or the links below for programming happening Sept. 11-21.
Friday, September 11:
7:00 PM: Rosh Hashana Evening Services 1 Join Chabad for meaningful services this Rosh Hashana.
7:45 PM: Rosh Hashana Dinner 1 Join Chabad for Rosh Hashana dinner.
Saturday, September 12:
10:00 AM: Rosh Hashana Morning Services 1
12:00 PM: Rosh Hashana Lunch 1
8:00 PM: Rosh Hashana Evening Services 2
8:30 PM: Rosh Hashana Dinner 2
Sunday, September 13
10:00 AM: Rosh Hashana Morning Services 2 with Chabad. SHOFAR at 12:00 pm.
1:30 PM: Rosh Hashana Lunch 2 Join Chabad for a holiday lunch.
Rosh Hashana at Hillel McGill
Friday, September 11, 6-9 PM: First Rosh Hashana dinner x Shabbat Come celebrate, connect, and welcome a sweet new year with us.
Saturday, September 12, 8-11 PM: Second Night Rosh Hashanah Dinner Keep the celebrations going and join us for Hillel Montreal’s Second Night Rosh Hashanah Dinner!
Thursday, September 17, 8-11:30 PM Froshashana is bringing together the best of new year energy and start of the semester vibes for one unforgettable night.
Events with other Clubs and Communities
Thurs., Sept. 10, 6:00 PM: Join MDJA to pack Rosh Hashanah Boxes and start 5787 off with a mitzvah (and some sweetness 🐝).
Visit our Jewish campus club listings page for quick access to their events and updates on social media, where you can watch for Holy Days programming to be announced.
