Welcome to Congregation Dorshei Emet
A Transformational Community Rooted in Tradition and Celebrating Diversity
Home to cultural Jews and spiritual seekers, Dorshei Emet is an egalitarian, progressive community where Jewish traditions are celebrated and innovation is welcomed. An open community where everyone is welcomed regardless of religious background, sexual orientation, gender identity, and socio-economic status. We welcome interfaith couples, and celebrate the individual stories of our members. We promote Jewish life through creative approaches to spirituality, ethics and culture.
All of our programs and services are open to the entire community, and if you like what you see, we also invite you to join!
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Upcoming Programs
Taste of Torah (below) is on break and will resume on January 8th, 2019
The Best of Our Kitchens
Vegetarian and Dairy Cooking from Congregation Dorshei Emet, The Reconstructionist Synagogue of Montreal
A collection of well-tested vegetarian and dairy recipes submitted by our members and published in 2004. A wonderful addition to any cookbook collection and a perfect resource for the famous potluck dinners that Congregation Dorshei Emet hosts regularly.
Wed, December 12 2018
4 Tevet 5779
Salaam Montréal
A documentary film produced by reFrame Films that documents the sponsorship of 3 Syrian refugee families by Dorshei Emet - the Reconstructionist Synagogue of Montréal. The 16 minute film chronicles the efforts undertaken by synagogue members to bring the families from Lebanon and Saudi Arabia to new homes in Canada. This uplifting portrayal is directed by Garry Beitel and produced by Barry Lazar.
Salaam Montréal - English version
Salaam Montréal - version française
Winter Newsletter
Our Jewish Journey
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Interfaith? Welcome!
We welcome interfaith individuals, couples and families.
Learn more here.
Dorshei Emet in the News
