Join the JVL Montreal Tikkun Circle to mark the entrance into the Hebrew month of Av, centered on memory, mourning, and the turn toward comfort and renewal, through a shared plant based potluck dinner.

The month of Av marks major historic events in the Jewish calendar, and it teaches us how brokenness can become the beginning of repair. It invites us to begin turning it toward compassion, healing, and hope, through food, conversation, Jewish wisdom, and community.

Featuring Rabbi Boris Dolin

We are honored to welcome Rabbi Boris Dolin, Rabbi of Congregation Dorshei Emet and spiritual leader of JVL Montreal, who will offer reflections for the evening. Rabbi Boris has served as Rabbi of Congregation Dorshei Emet since 2016. He holds an M.A. in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he focused on informal and community education. He previously helped rebuild Jewish life in Poland as Rabbi of Beit Polska in Warsaw and has served communities in the United States and Europe.

Event Details

Date: Monday, July 13
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Westmount, Montreal (exact address shared upon RSVP)

What to Expect

• A welcoming vegan potluck dinner
• Reflections from Rabbi Boris Dolin on entering the month of Av
• Meaningful conversation and community connection
• A relaxed, inclusive evening grounded in compassion and intention
• Space to explore how Jewish wisdom speaks to questions of loss, repair, and renewal

Who This Is For

This gathering is open to anyone interested in:

• Jewish community and spiritual exploration
• Plant based and compassionate living
• Personal growth
• Mindfulness and healing
• Thoughtful conversation and authentic connection

No prior knowledge of Judaism or veganism is required. All are welcome.

What to Bring

Please bring a vegan dish to share, enough for about 6 to 8 people.

A vegan dish means food made without any animal products: no meat, poultry, fish, dairy, eggs, or honey. Vegan options include salads, grain bowls, pasta dishes, roasted vegetables, soups, dips, casseroles, baked goods, or desserts.

About the Montreal Tikkun Circle

The JVL Montreal Tikkun Circle brings people together to explore Jewish wisdom, compassionate living, and our relationship with the earth through shared meals and meaningful gatherings. We create spaces for reflection, connection, and collective renewal.

A Free Community Gathering

This event is offered free of charge because we believe everyone should have access to meaningful community, Jewish learning, and spaces rooted in compassion and connection.

Creating and growing the Montreal Tikkun Circle takes ongoing coordination, outreach, and care. If this community resonates with you, we invite you to support this work by making a donation or becoming a member of Jewish Vegan Life.

Your support helps us continue creating gatherings like this, grow our community, and build a movement connecting Jewish values, compassionate living, and care for the earth.

Want to Get More Involved?

If hosting a potluck of your own, or helping us plan future Tikkun Circle events in Montreal, sounds like something you would enjoy, let us know when you register. Our circles grow through people who want to build something.

RSVP

Please register to receive the address and confirm your spot.