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Heavenly Bodies, Terrestrial Time: Exploring Astronomy in the Hebrew Calendar

September 18, 2023 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT

**Rosh Hashanah marks the beginning of a new year, a new month, and the High
Holidays, but have you ever wondered what determines these ever-changing
dates?** Join the Museum of Jewish Montreal to find out, with a night of
festive stargazing and astronomical exploration.

Led by **Plateau Astro** (Trevor Kjorlien), visitors will be taken on a guided
walk through the Plateau to learn about the relationship between the planetary
movements, the Jewish New Year and the Hebrew calendar. The walk will conclude
in Parc Jeanne-Mance where visitors will be invited to explore the night sky
by telescope.

**TICKETS:**
Adults: $25
Students: $13
Ages 65+: $23
Ages 13-17: $13
Ages 8-12: $8
Ages 0-7: Free

** _Please note that capacity is limited, so early registration is recommended
to avoid disappointment._**

**About Our Guest:**
Trevor Kjorlien** ** is a Space Educator who runs (https://plateauastro.com/), a small company based in Montreal dedicated
to teaching people about space, astronomy, and culture.

**Weather Policy:** In the event of severe weather conditions, the tour will
be rescheduled and all participants will be automatically invited to attend
the rescheduled date.

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Details

Date:
September 18, 2023
Time:
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm EDT
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Website:
https://jlive.app/events/5329

Venue

Musée du Montréal juif – Museum of Jewish Montreal 5220 Boul. Saint-Laurent, Montréal

Organizer

Museum of Jewish Montreal
Email
info@imjm.ca