Quebec
This information is excerpted from the Canadian Jewish Congress Charities Committee National Synagogue Directory.
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South Shore Jewish Community — Unaffiliated
Brossard, Quebec
The aim of the South Shore Jewish Community is to ensure continuity of Jewish life, culture, education and heritage on the South Shore through religious services, festivals, classes and other cultural activities in both official languages.
Contact: Mrs. Laurence Herscu
Email: laurencezion@aol.com
Website: www.cjrs-ssjc.com
Phone: (514) 769-5011
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Centre Sépharade de Torah Laval — Sephardic Orthodox
Chomedey (Laval), Quebec
The Centre holds services and shiurim daily, provides youth activities and conducts conferences. Our Centre now includes a beautiful new mikveh for men, women and kellim, available to all the community.
Contact: Rabbin David Banon
Email:
Website:
Phone: (450) 978-1770; (450) 681-5412
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Chevra Mishnais Jacob Josef — Orthodox
Chomedey (Laval), Quebec
A warm and friendly atmosphere. The shul provides Torah classes and holiday programs.
Contact: Rabbi Zushe Halperin
Email: azcrh@netscape.net
Website:
Phone: (450) 681-1117; (514) 487-8793
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Communauté Sépharade de Laval — Sephardic Orthodox
Chomedey (Laval), Quebec
Contact: Rabbin Moshé Nahon
Email: csl_orsefaradsyn@bellnet.ca
Website:
Phone: (450) 682-6606
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Congregation Beth Abraham of Laval West — Orthodox
Chomedey (Laval), Quebec
The Congregation opens for the High Holy Days, three days a year.
Contact: Mr. David K. Messer
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 341-5055
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Congregation Shaar Shalom — Conservative
Chomedey (Laval), Quebec
With Chomedey’s Jewish community having diminished, Shaar Shalom’s membership is comprised mainly of seniors. Services are held on Monday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday morning, Friday evening, Rosh Chodesh, holidays and yahrzeits.
Contact: Mr. Stephen Kadonoff
Email: shaar.shalom@ca.inter.net
Website:
Phone: (450) 688-8100
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Young Israel of Chomedey — Orthodox
Chomedey (Laval), Quebec
In our 50th year of existence, the Young Israel is the largest synagogue in Chomedey. We believe we have the most unusual and attractively designed shul windows and sanctuary in Canada.
Contact: Rabbi Zalmen Stiefel
Email: rabbistiefel@videotron.ca
Website: www.youngisraelofchomedey.com
Phone: (450) 681-2571; (514) 758-7700
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Beth Chabad of Cote St. Luc — Orthodox
Cote St. Luc, Quebec
We have now opened a new and very haimish shtibel-style minyan for English-speaking people, with a grand kiddush after Shabbat davening. We have two minyanim: Sephardic and Nusach Ari. There is a women’s learning group at mincha time: in the summer at 6:30 p.m. and in winter at 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Rabbi Mendel Raskin
Email: sarahraskin@gmail.com
Website: www.chabadcsl.com
Phone: (514) 485-7221; (514) 486-5087
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Beth HaRambam Synagogue — Orthodox
Cote St. Luc, Quebec
Beth HaRambam Synagogue is a warm place of worship for hospital residents and their families and has an open-door policy for local residents of Cote St. Luc. The atmosphere is warm, informal and intimate and caters to both Ashkenazic and Sephardic rituals in a harmonious blend. Our minyan encourages residents to get involved, and our children are known to attend to the residents and help prepare our delightful kiddushim.
Everyone is welcome. Services are held every Shabbat and Yom Tov and Yamim Noraim as well as Sunday mornings and during the week. Shabbat and Yom Tov morning services begin at 9:15 a.m., minchah on Shabbat is followed by seudat shelishit/shalosh shudas, with Torah classes on various themes. Sunday morning services are at 9:30 a.m., and evening services Friday and Shabbat as well as Yom Tov begin around candle-lighting time or earlier. Our children learn the meaning of loving and respecting the elders of our community by bringing a smile and plenty of TLC.
Contact: Rabbi David Cadoch
Email: david.cadoch@sympatico.ca
Website: www.maimonides.net/e/centre/jewish_culture.html
Phone: (514) 483-2121
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Beth Israel Beth Aaron Congregation — Orthodox
Cote St. Luc, Quebec
While providing all the regular services associated with a traditional synagogue, we are very proud of our adult education programs, which are a mix of special lectures and ongoing series. We have a full-time program and youth director serving our families’ needs as well as a day camp in the summer. On Shabbat, you will find our shul filled with young families who have created a welcoming environment, and we are proud to be able to offer programming for all ages as well as a youth minyan for our teens. Our synagogue has become the central address for Israel activism, and we invite you to join us.
Contact: Rabbi Reuben J. Poupko
Email: rjp@videotron.ca
Website: www.shul.org
Phone: (514) 487-1323
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Beth Zion Congregation — Orthodox
Cote St. Luc, Quebec
Beth Zion Congregation is committed to creating an environment that encourages youth participation: Beth Zion was the first synagogue to host the National Council of Synagogue Youth (NCSY); the synagogue’s youth conduct the prayers, training them as leaders for the future; and the synagogue grants scholarship funds to assist students in their Judaic studies, here at home and in Israel.
Contact: Rabbi Ira Ebbin
Email: rabbiebbin.bzc@videotron.ca
Website: www.bethzion.com
Phone: (514) 489-8411
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Congregation Ahavat Yisroel — Orthodox
Cote St. Luc, Quebec
Ahavat Yisroel is an informal shul whose purpose is to provide a place for people to study, grow together, and truly pray. We particularly focus on growth in ethical behavior with a weekly discussion group on Mitzvot Bain Adam L’chaveiro. Everyone is welcome & welcomed.
Contact: Rabbi Dr. Mordechai Glick
Email: mordechaiglick@videotron.ca
Website:
Phone: (514) 488-1861
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Congregation Tifereth Beth David Jerusalem — Orthodox
Cote St. Luc, Quebec
Welcome! TBDJ is an open, warm Modern Orthodox synagogue that is committed to serious involvement in prayer, Torah study, social action and communal involvement. We are proud of our past accomplishments and proud of our open, friendly environment where all Jews can feel comfortable.
Contact: Rabbi Chaim Steinmetz
Email: office@tbdj.org
Website: www.tbdj.org
Phone: (514) 489-3841
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Congégation Juive Francophone Chouva Israël — Sephardic
Côte St. Luc, Quebec
L’accueil dans la synagogue est personifié pour chacun. Il y a toujours du calme et tranquilité d’esprit qui reigne. La «Dafina» du kiddush de Shabbat nous a rendu populaire. Ne manquez de nous visiter, et en serez agréablement surpris!
Kollel Avrehim est une nouvelle institution au sein de notre communauté, sous la direction du Rabbin Benoliel et de son fils Yehouda. Cours du soir disponibles. Caisse Beth Yossef est une nouvelle institution ouevrant dans notre commaunauté venant en aide aux nécessiteux, dirigé par M. Léon Bitton. La Yeshiva Or Israël vient de s’ouvrir. Elle offre l’équivalence du CEGEP en études juives, dirigée par Rabbi Rafael Méguira.
Contact: Rabbin Asher Benoliel
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 488-1632; (514) 808-9859
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Congrégation Sépharade Beth Rambam — Sephardic Orthodox
Côte St. Luc, Quebec
Contact: Rabbi Yaakov Lévy
Email: haddad41@hotmail.com
Website:
Phone: (514) 481-7217; (514) 481-3516
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Congrégation Sépharade Or Hahayim — Sephardic
Côte St. Luc, Quebec
With its newly renovated Salons d’Or Hahayim ballroom (up to 300 people), cocktail room (up to 180 people) and kitchen and bar facilities, Or Hahayim is well equipped to accommodate your semahot. All-inclusive packages. Contact (514) 999-7136.
Contact: Rabbin Dr Moïse Ohana
Email: or.hahayim@bellnet.ca
Website: www.orhahayim.com
Phone: (514) 489-1301
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Groupement Sépharade Kol Yehoudah — Sephardic
Côte St. Luc, Quebec
Established in 1978, this was the first Sephardic minyan in Côte St. Luc.
Contact: M. Armand Moyal
Email: armand@moyalca.com
Website: www.kolyehouda.org
Phone: (514) 481-4859; (514) 487-6920; (514) 731-9797
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Congregation Beth Tikvah Ahavat Shalom Nusach Hoari — Orthodox
Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec
Large enough to do great things: Small enough for the personal touch.
For tots to seniors and everyone in between, there are challenging but meaningful Jewish experiences awaiting you. Inspiring services daily, Shabbat and Yom Tov; life cycle celebrations for boys and girls, men and women; a dynamic supplementary school; adult classes and Jewish family experiences; youth programs; playful parenting; and recreational and social projects and programs.
A traditional shul with a view to the future, which can include you.
Contact: Rabbi Dr. Mordecai E. Zeitz
Email: rabbi@bethtikvah.qc.ca
Website: www.bethtikvah.qc.ca
Phone: (514) 683-5610
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Gutnick Mazal Jewish Centre — Orthodox
Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec
We are dedicated to making Judaism accessible to and enjoyable for all. Young and old enjoy the inspirational enthusiasm during prayers and at all other functions. Our centre also houses the only mikveh in the entire West Island area.
Contact: Rabbi Yehoshua Yarmush
Email: gutmazal@gmail.com; yehoshuayarmush@yahoo.com
Website:
Phone: (514) 624-7708
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Synagogue Or Shalom – Association Sépharade de la Banlieue ouest de Montréal — Sephardic
Dollard des Ormeaux, Quebec
The only Sephardic synagogue in all the West Island. We hold services every morning and evening, on Shabbat and on holidays.
Contact: Rav Avraham Maruani
Email: info.asbom@bellnet.ca
Website:
Phone: (514) 624-0034; (514) 835-8884
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Adath Israel Poale Zedek Congregation — Orthodox
Hampstead, Quebec
We are a modern Orthodox synagogue community in Hampstead. We offer an array of services, classes, youth activities, chessed projects, and special events. Our sanctuary is adorned with the “Chaki windows,” 30 stained-glass panels portraying Biblical themes, created by world-renowned artist Yehouda Chaki.
Contact: Rabbi Michael Whitman
Email: rabbi@adath.ca
Website: www.adath.ca
Phone: (514) 482-4252
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Congregation Dorshei Emet – The Reconstructionist Synagogue of Montreal — Reconstructionist
Hampstead, Quebec
A warm and welcoming egalitarian congregation for people seeking the richness of tradition in dialogue with the challenges of modernity. A natural home for spiritual seekers coming from a humanistic approach.
Contact: Rabbi Ronald S. Aigen
Email: rabbiron@dorshei-emet.org; alys@dorshei-emet.org
Website: www.dorshei-emet.org
Phone: (514) 486-9400
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Montreal Torah Center — Orthodox
Hampstead, Quebec
In an atmosphere that is inviting and non-judgmental, the Montreal Torah Center offers the ideal environment to experience the depth, richness and joy of Judaism. Especially popular are the classes on Jewish spirituality based on the Kabbalah. Services are warm, joyous and user-friendly, designed so that everyone, regardless of background, can follow along and enjoy.
Contact: Rabbi Moishe New
Email: mtc@themtc.com
Website: www.themtc.com
Phone: (514) 739-0770; (514) 484-8958
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Noam Jewish Centre — Orthodox
Hampstead, Quebec
Intimate, friendly, open to all. Lively participation in services and study sessions. Accent on young people. Much learning, singing and joy.
Contact: Mrs. Sabina Shmidman
Email: noamjc@gmail.com
Website:
Phone: (514) 484-2821
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Chabad of Mont Tremblant — Chabad-Lubavitch
Mont Tremblant, Quebec
We offer Shabbos meals as well as a full kiddush after Shabbos morning prayers. Visitors can order kosher food through our Web site.
Contact: Rabbi Yisroel Mockin
Email: rabbi@chabadtremblant.com
Website: www.chabadtremblant.com
Phone: (819) 681-0337; (514) 574-4770 (cell)
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Agudath Israel of Montreal — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
For those needing accommodations, other needs for visitors or information about kashrut, please contact Rabbi Merling or Mr. Pfeiffer at 737-8764.
Contact: Rabbi Dovid Merling
Email: dmerling@jewishexperience.ca
Website:
Phone: (514) 735-6704; (514) 733-4276
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Batei Avos-Maison Paternelle — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
We are the only Orthodox old-age home in Montreal with a fully functioning synagogue daily.
Contact: Rabbi Morris Werner
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 733-5388
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Beth Shloime Temple Solomon — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Located since 1921 in the heart of the pre-war Jewish district in Montreal, the Beth Shloime shul today is the oldest living synagogue building in the city, a designated heritage site and an absolute jewel inside.
There are morning services, followed by kiddush, from 9:15 a.m. every Shabbos as well as on the High Holidays and the yamim tovim. Mincha/maariv services are offered the first evening of Rosh Hashana, on Yom Kippur and (with the Megilla reading) on Purim.
Contact: Mr. Michael A. Kaplan
Email: michaelkaplan@sympatico.ca
Website:
Phone: (514) 481-9542
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Centre Chabad — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Contact: Rabbi Shalom Chriqui
Email: centrechabad@chabad.qc.ca
Website: www.chabad.qc.ca
Phone: (514) 738-4654
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Centre Communautaire Juif de la Communauté Sépharade Unifiée du Québec — Sephardic
Montreal, Quebec
Dans l’atmosphère chaleureuse du Centre Communautaire Juif, une synagogue qui ouvre ses portes à tous, sans distinction.
In the warm atmosphere of the Centre Communautaire Juif, a synagogue which opens its doors to all.
Contact: Rabbin Shmuel Mellul
Email: prosillio@csuq.org
Website:
Phone: (514) 733-4998 ext. 8134
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Chabad Chabanel — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Chabad Chabanel is the “spiritual oasis” in the heart of the Montreal fashion industry. Weekday shacharis and mincha services are held daily.
Contact: Rabbi Zushe Silberstein
Email: zushesil@total.net
Website:
Phone: (514) 385-9514; (514) 341-4067
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Chabad Chai Center — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Established in 1991 and known for its warm and dynamic atmosphere, the Chai Center runs the following activities and projects: a synagogue with full daily and Shabbat services; daily classes for adults; a full-time Kollel for Avrechim; hands-on educational programs for schools and daycares in the Greater Montreal area (“The Living Legacy”); Chai Café for teens and young adults; Chai West, our West Island branch for high school students; and social and humanitarian aid programs.
Contact: Rabbi Yossi Kessler
Email: chai@thechai.com
Website: www.thechai.com
Phone: (514) 344-2424
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Chabad of the Town — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
A nice mix of young Ashkenazi and Sephardi Jews. Educational services. Much singing and a grand kiddush every Shabbat.
Contact: Rabbi Moshe Krasnanski
Email: rabbimoshe@chabadtmr.com
Website: www.chabadtmr.com
Phone: (514) 342-1770
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Chabad Queen Mary — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Chabad Queen Mary offers daily prayer services each weekday, along with Shabbos and holiday worship. Our beginners’ services are warm and user-friendly. Many programs, courses and events hosted by Chabad Queen Mary are open to the entire community. These include the Jewish Learning Institute, a full calendar of holiday celebrations and family recreational activities, a weekly women’s group, and a Jewish lecture series.
Contact: Rabbi Ronnie Fine
Email: rabbi@chabadqueenmary.com
Website: www.chabadqueenmary.com
Phone: (514) 738-3434
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Chevra Kadisha-B’nai Jacob-Beit Hazikaron — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
We have always maintained a high level of cantorial and choral arrangements of prayer. We pride ourselves on our musical and spiritual ambience.
The synagogue houses its own preschool as well as a seniors’ centre, “The Creative Social Centre.”
Contact: Rabbi Asher Jacobson
Email: rabbi@ckbj.org
Website: www.ckbjbh.org
Phone: (514) 482-3366; (514) 482-3366
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Community Holy Association of United Jewish Congregations — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Contact: Rabbi Sholem Neuman
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 273-3211
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Congregation Beth Hillel — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Contact: Rabbi Meyer Kizelnik
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 731-8708
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Congregation Beth-El — Conservative
Montreal, Quebec
A friendly, welcoming “alt-neu” shul, celebrating our Golden Jubilee – the “old in the new.”
Contact: Rabbi Ronnie Cahana
Email: rcahana@hotmail.com
Website: www.beth-elmtl.org
Phone: (514) 738-4766; (514) 731-8905
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Congregation Gate David of Bobov — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
One of the first chassidic “shtibels” in Montreal and one of the first shuls in Montreal to have a mikvah. Affiliated with “Bobov International” in Israel, Europe and the U.S.
Contact: Rabbi Chaskel Tauber
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 271-5840; (514) 273-7209
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Congregation Maghen Abraham — Sephardic
Montreal, Quebec
Contact: Rabbi Emil Khadoury
Email: amann@anglohwi.com
Website:
Phone: (514) 484-3082
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Congrégation Maghen David — Sephardic (Traditional)
Montreal, Quebec
Congrégation Maghen David a été fondée en 1969.
Congrégation Maghen David was founded in 1969.
Contact: Rabbi Marciano Rahamim
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 731-1960; (514) 737-3518
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Congregation Nusach Hoari — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Synagogue worshippers are young families with children who, observing decorum, are silent during prayers and Torah reading. Minyanim every day, mornings and evenings. Shiurim in English, French, Yiddish and Hebrew. Nusach Hoari was established in 1912.
Contact: Rabbi Moshe Sapockinski
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 342-0155
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Congregation Oneg Shabbos — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Contact: Rabbi Eliezer Wenger
Email: ewenger@ca.inter.net
Website:
Phone: (514) 739-5446
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Congrégation Sépharade Beth Yossef — Sephardic
Montreal, Quebec
Préservation du minhag sépharade de Tanger.
Preservation of the Sephardic prayer customs of Tangiers.
Contact: Monsieur Moïse Amselem
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 747-9889
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Congrégation Sépharade Sedeh Itzak — Sephardic
Montreal, Quebec
Contact:
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 340-9745
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Congregation Shomrim Laboker Beth Yehudah Shaare Tefillah — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Close to hotels along the Decarie Expressway in the Côte des Neiges area.
Contact: Rabbi Yonah Rosner
Email: yrosner@yahoo.com
Website:
Phone: (514) 731-6831; (514) 340-1070
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Congregation Yetev Lev (Satmar) — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Contact: Rabbi David Meisels
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 272-2757
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Congregation Zichron Kedoshim — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Fastest growing, user friendly, innovative well-established modern Orthodox synagogue. Where the past is remembered and the future lives!
Contact: Rabbi Avrohom Jacks
Email: ajacks@sympatico.ca
Website:
Phone: (514) 735-2113; (514) 814-5636; (514) 733-3649
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First Mesivta of Canada — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Contact: Rabbi Jacob Unsdorfer
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 738-0080; (514) 737-1848
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Ghetto Shul
Montreal, Quebec
Named for the student ghetto east of the McGill University campus that it calls home, the Ghetto Shul is a grassroots student-run synagogue acting as a stronghold of Judaism for the downtown Montreal community. Striving to offer Jewish experiences accessible by Jews from every walk of life, our services generate an atmosphere of warmth and community found in few other places in North America. With events ranging from Friday-night services full of song and dance to organized learning opportunities to holiday celebrations and Klezmer jam sessions, the Ghetto Shul capitalizes on the wide range of young Jewish life and creates memories, friends and a community for any Jew living in, studying in, or simply visiting downtown Montreal.
Contact: Rabbi Leibish Hundert
Email: ghettoshul@gmail.com
Website: www.ghettoshul.ca
Phone: (514) 844-5738
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Imray Chaim of Wiznitz — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Contact: Rabbi A. Grunfeld
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 276-8792; (514) 273-1594
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Jewish General Hospital — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
We have the only synagogue in Canada which does not seek members and hopes that our worshippers would leave in good health and never return!
Contact: Rabbi Raphael Afilalo
Email: rafilalo@jgh.mcgill.ca
Website:
Phone: (514) 340-8222 ext. 5677
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Kolot Rabbim — Conservative/Egalitarian
Montreal, Quebec
Kolot Rabbim is a young, dynamic, student-run minyan that meets at least twice monthly in the heart of downtown Montreal. In Hebrew, Kolot Rabbim means many voices. Judaism has many voices, and Kolot Rabbim aims to be a vehicle for the expression of those voices that may not be expressed within the confines of traditional Orthodox Judaism. Please check the Web site for events and services. All are welcome.
Contact: Mr. Gabriel Kravitz
Email: kolot.rabbim@gmail.com; gabriel.kravitz@mail.mcgill.ca
Website: www.kolotrabbim.blogspot.com
Phone: (952) 836-6770
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Lubavitch Rabbinical College — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
We are also a school with approximately 400 children in elementary and high school and have a day-care centre (garderie) with about 100 children.
Contact: Mrs. Linda Rosenblum
Email: lindaytt@vl.videotron.ca
Website:
Phone: (514) 735-2201; (514) 735-2201 ext. 104
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MADA Community Center Synagogue — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Since 1993, MADA has been the central address in Montreal’s Jewish community for the provision of emergency food services. We also offer gently used clothing and home furnishings to those who cannot afford these basic necessities.
Contact: Rabbi Chaim Shlomo Cohen
Email: mada@madacenter.com
Website: http://madacenter.com
Phone: (514) 342-4969 ext. 221
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Merkaz Sépharade — Sephardic
Montreal, Quebec
Fondée en 1957, première synagogue/centre sépharade orthodox à Montréal.
Contact: Rabbin Isaac Ezagui
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 738-3155
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Rabbinat Sépharade du Québec — Sephardic (Orthodox)
Montreal, Quebec
Établi en 1978, siège social du Grand Rabbinat du Québec.
Established in 1978, the headquarters of the Grand Rabbinat du Québec.
Contact: Grand Rabbin David Sabbah
Email: rabbin.david.sabbah@rabbinat.qc.ca; esther.levy@rabbinat.qc.ca
Website: www.rabbinat.qc.ca
Phone: (514) 738-1004; (514) 487-5201
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Shaare Zedek Congregation — Conservative
Montreal, Quebec
A traditional Conservative synagogue which takes pride in its ability to maintain a minyan both mornings and evenings, with warm, dedicated, hard-core members who are connected as a family.
Contact: Rabbi Alan W. Bright
Email: rabbi@shaarezedek.ca
Website: www.shaarezedek.ca
Phone: (514) 484-1122; (514) 484-1122
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Shaare Zion Congregation — Conservative
Montreal, Quebec
A warm, traditional egalitarian synagogue committed to welcoming, educating and involving men, women and children of all ages.
Contact: Rabbi Lionel Moses
Email: lemoses@shaarezion.org; melissa.felsky@shaarezion.org
Website: www.shaarezion.org
Phone: (514) 481-7727; (514) 481-5121
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Spanish & Portuguese Congregation — Orthodox (Sephardi)
Montreal, Quebec
Founded in 1768, the Spanish and Portuguese was the first congregation in Canada.
Contact: Rabbi Howard Joseph
Email: office@thespanish.org
Website: www.spanishportuguese-mtl.org
Phone: (514) 737-3695; (514) 737-3695 ext. 105
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Tefilo LeMoshe (Zsibo) — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Four daily shachris minyanim and six minyanim on Sundays. Daily shiurim given by the Rov and Rabbi Philip Smoke. Our rov is a talented speaker and a big talmid chochom.
Contact: Rabbi Yechiel Meyer Katz
Email: robert@dataproductsad.com
Website:
Phone: (514) 731-6339; (514) 731-6339
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Young Israel of Montreal — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Founded in 1922, our synagogue was the first “Young Israel” in Canada and is the second oldest in North America. The present structure was begun in 1949 and completed in 1951. Daily Talmud classes are at 10:30 a.m. The rabbi’s shiurim take place on Saturdays at 8:00 a.m., Sunday and Wednesday evenings and between mincha and maariv weekdays.
Contact: Rabbi Harry J. Kaufman
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 737-6589; (514) 731-4040
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Young Israel of Val Royal — Orthodox
Montreal, Quebec
Young Israel of Val Royal used to be a vibrant community. Currently its members go for weekday and Shabbat services to different synagogues within the vicinity. For the High Holidays, services are held in the area.
Contact: Rabbi Zushe Silberstein
Email: zushesil@total.net
Website:
Phone: (514) 385-9514
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Congregation Munkatch — Orthodox
Outremont, Quebec
Contact: Rabbi Feldbrand
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 276-3022
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Machzikei Torah of Montreal — Orthodox
Outremont, Quebec
Founded in 1948, Machzikei Torah of Montreal has a kollel and a mikvah.
Contact: Rabbi Leib Klein
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 274-0564; (514) 276-1041
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Toldos Yakov Yosef of Skver Congregation — Orthodox
Outremont, Quebec
Contact: Rabbi Yochanan Wosner
Email:
Website:
Phone: (514) 274-8917
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Congregation Beth Israel Ohev Sholom — Orthodox
Quebec City, Quebec
The Beth Israel Ohev Sholom is the only synagogue in Quebec City. Sermons and Divrei Torah are delivered in either French or English and when warranted, in both languages. We have a Talmud Torah during the year and a day camp two weeks in July, and each Tuesday we offer Torah and Hebrew classes. In addition, we have a kosher catering service for Shabbat to serve tourists and business needs.
Chabad on Campus is now established in Quebec City to support students of Laval University. Students from Montreal, Toronto, France and other are welcome every week to enjoy Shabbat meals together.
Contact: Rabbi Dovid Lewin
Email: rabbi@jquebec.com
Website: www.jquebec.com; www.kosherquebec.com; www.chabadcampus.ca
Phone: (418) 688-3277; (418) 264-4770
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Communauté Sépharade de Ville Saint-Laurent — Sephardic
St. Laurent, Quebec
Contact: Rabbi Haïm Nataf
Email: petahtikva@bellnet.ca
Website: http://petah-tikva.org
Phone: (514) 744-3434
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Communauté Sépharade Hékhal Shalom — Sephardic Orthodox
St. Laurent, Quebec
The Communauté Sépharade Hékhal Shalom has a beautiful hall, a beautiful mikve and mikve kelim, three minyanim — shacharit, mincha and arvit — and Torah classes every night. For general information, please visit our web site.
Contact: Rabbi Ronen A. Abitbol
Email: r.abitbol@hekhalshalom.com
Website: www.hekhalshalom.com
Phone: (514) 747-4530; (514) 831-4530 (cell phone)
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Congregation Beth Ora — Orthodox
St. Laurent, Quebec
Beth Ora, with its warm and friendly atmosphere, is a very active synagogue, providing programs for all ages, from tots to seniors, adult-education courses throughout the week, and a full array of programs for families.
Contact: Rabbi Moshe Jablon
Email: warren@bethora.org
Website: www.bethora.org
Phone: (514) 748-6559
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Congregation Netivot Haim — Sephardic
St. Laurent, Quebec
Fondée en 1989 à ville St Laurent, Québec une atmosphère chaleureuse au sein de la Congrégation Netivot Haim. Une synagogue qui ouvre ses portes à tous, sans distinction. Nous sommes consacrés à rendre le judaïsme accessible et agréable pour tous. Notre synagogue a une salle de fête (220 personnes), une cuisine et bar. Une cotisation n’est pas requise. (Nous avons trois minyanim: chahrit, minha et arvit.)
Founded in 1989 in Ville St. Laurent, Quebec, Congregation Netivot Haim has the warm atmosphere of a synagogue whose doors are open to all. We are dedicated to making Judaism accessible to and enjoyable for all. We have a ballroom (220 people), a kitchen and bar facilities. No membership fees are required. (We have three minyanim: chahrit, minha and arvit).
Contact: Rabbin Meyer Bitton
Email: netivot_haim@hotmail.com
Website:
Phone: (514) 748-2798
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Escale Chabad du Nord — Orthodox
Ste. Agathe des Monts, Quebec
Contact: Rabbi Shalom Chriqui
Email: info@escalechabad.com; centrechabad@chabad.qc.ca
Website: www.escalechabad.com
Phone: (819) 326-1527
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House of Israel — Orthodox
Ste. Agathe des Monts, Quebec
The only full-time synagogue in Quebec outside the Montreal area, House of Israel provides services, classes and all communal needs for the Laurentian area.
Contact: Rabbi Emanuel Carlebach
Email: rabbi@ste-agathe.net
Website: www.houseofisrael.org
Phone: (819) 326-4320; (514) 918-9080 (cell phone)
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Congregation Ezrat Israel — Orthodox
Ville St. Pierre, Quebec
Affiliated with the Chabad Lubavitch world movement and as the only synagogue in Lachine, Quebec, we reach out to all 1,000 members on Rosh Hashanah, Pesach and Sukkot.
Contact: Rabbi Sheldon Zirkind
Email: simchazirkind@gmail.com
Website:
Phone: (514) 366-9494; (514) 963-2277
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Chabad of Westmount — Orthodox
Westmount, Quebec
Enrich your Jewish experience at Chabad of Westmount! Conveniently located next to downtown Montreal, Chabad of Westmount offers daily and Shabbat prayer services in a warm and welcoming environment. We offer a full range of adult education classes and lectures which attract many from Montreal’s academic and legal communities. Our Youth Zone includes “ jTeens,” Art for Tots, and Bar Mitzvah and Hebrew reading lessons.
Contact: Rabbi Yossi Shanowitz
Email: chabadwestmount@aol.com
Website: www.chabadwestmount.com
Phone: (514) 937-4772; (514) 737-6744
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Congregation Shaar Hashomayim — Traditional
Westmount, Quebec
The oldest Ashkenazi synagogue in Canada, and Canada’s largest traditional synagogue. We provide a full range of youth, young adult and adult educational and social activities. We welcome your visit and participation.
Contact: Rabbi Adam J. Scheier
Email: ras@theshaar.org
Website: www.shaarhashomayim.org
Phone: (514) 937-9471
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Temple Emanu-El-Beth Sholom — Reform
Westmount, Quebec
Montreal’s Reform congregation. For all holidays and Shabbat mornings, we invite you to unique children’s services and programs which include parents and grandparents and are open to all. Our Torah School, from kindergarten to grade 9, has Bar/Bat Mitzvah classes in Westmount and the West Island. We emphasize keruv (outreach) and social action. Our doors are wide enough to accommodate all kinds of Jewish families.
Contact: Rabbi Leigh Lerner
Email: rabbi@templemontreal.ca
Website: www.templemontreal.ca
Phone: (514) 937-3575
