HBT 101: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Holy Blossom Temple, but Haven’t Had the Chance to Ask
Monday, November 25, 7:00 pm
A three-part, team-taught course open to all, but designed especially for those who are new to the congregation.
HBT 101 is part of the New Member Welcome Initiative, made possible through the generosity of Marilynne and Joseph Cass.
Part I – November 25
A Backstage Tour, The Storied History of Toronto’s First Synagogue, and the healthy tension we hold between Tradition and Modernity.
with Rabbi Yael Splansky and representatives from the HBT Archives Committee
Part II – December 2
The Three Pillars of Avodah (prayer), Gemilut Chasadim (acts of kindness), and Kehillah Kedoshah (belonging to a sacred community)
with Cantor David Rosen, Rabbi Eliza McCarroll, and Lay Leadership from these three essential areas of Temple life.
Part III – December 9
The Three Pillars of Torah (life-long learning), Tikun Olam (social justice), and Ahavat Yisrael (love of Israel)
with Rabbi Sam Kaye, Lisa Isen Baumal, Principal of our Youth Education Centre, and Lay Leadership from these three robust areas of Temple life.
