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SUMMARY:Good Books: What Cynthia is Reading
DESCRIPTION:Good Books: What Cynthia is Reading\, with Cynthia Good\nTuesdays\, 10:30 am via Zoom \nCynthia Good has been a leader in the publishing industry for many years. Join her every second week to hear about the latest great novels she’s discovering\, the development of contemporary genres\, and old favourites. There’s time at the end for you to add your reading suggestions. Free and open to all. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/91442171255?pwd=VWZ3b01URXRCUWhGdmdGa3BxUW10QT09 \nMeeting ID: 914 4217 1255\nPasscode: Good \nMeeting ID: 914 4217 1255\nPasscode: 566020\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kca9lTDLGf
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/good-books-what-cynthia-is-reading-with-cynthia-good/2026-04-14/
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SUMMARY:Dorot Presents: "The Boy in the Back; A True Story of Survival in Auschwitz and Mauthausen"
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Presents: “The Boy in the Back; A True Story of Survival in Auschwitz and Mauthausen”\nWith author Fern Lebo \nTuesday\, April 14\, 11:00 am \nJoin us on Yom HaShoah to hear from author and Holy Blossom congregant Fern Lebo about her latest book\, “The Boy in the Back; A True Story of Survival in Auschwitz and Mauthausen”\, which honours the life of Dr. Jan Blumenstein z”l\, her good friend and fellow Holy Blossom member. \nFern will talk about how she came to write this special book\, read some excerpts aloud to give us a sneak peek\, and invite questions from our audience. \nThis event is $15/member\, $18/member. Lunch is included\, and books are available for pre-purchase during registration for an additional $23 or on the day for $25. \nSIGN UP HERE (in-person and virtual attendance) \nLunch catered by Holy Grounds Cafe to follow\, with Games in our Schwartz/Reisman Atrium beginning at 12:45 pm as usual. \nThe Dorot program is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman\nThis program is generously sponsored by Louise Blumenstein\, in honour of her husband\, Jan Blumenstein z”l \n  \nABOUT “The Boy in the Back; A True Story of Survival in Auschwitz and Mauthausen” \nA searing and inspirational memoir\, The Boy in the Back is a “must read.” As the echoes of history grow louder\, author Fern Lebo delivers a searing memoir. With clarity and restraint\, The Boy in the Back preserves the lived experience of Jan Blumenstein\, whose life stands as both a testament to human resilience and a warning against historical amnesia. From the dehumanization of transport trains to the daily struggle for survival inside the camps\, the book captures the physical and psychological toll of the Holocaust while honouring the strength required to endure it. It does not soften the horror\, nor does it exploit it. Instead\, it bears witness. What distinguishes this memoir from others is its immediate relevance. Lebo draws a direct line between Jan’s experiences and the unsettling resurgence of antisemitism today. She also offers a rare and moving contrast: the arc from unimaginable suffering to the joy of a peaceful old age. Jan’s survival is proof that even after profound trauma\, life\, meaning\, and dignity can endure. \n  \nABOUT THE AUTHOR \n\nFern Lebo is a Toronto native and internationally published author whose work crosses genres — from poetry to business books to historical narrative. Following the October 7 massacre\, Fern began interviewing Jan Blumenstein and writing his memoir. Her evocative style conveys Jan’s courage and tenacious will to live\, creating an intimate connection with The Boy in the Back\, Jan’s true account of survival as told to Fern\, his friend and writing voice. The book preserves Jan’s lived experience and stands as both a testament to human resilience and a warning against historical amnesia. \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-presents-the-boy-in-the-back-a-true-story-of-survival-in-auschwitz-and-mauthausen/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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SUMMARY:Dorot Games
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Games\nTuesdays\, 12:30 pm\nSchwartz/Reisman Atrium \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family \nWe invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess\, Mahjong\, Canasta\, Rummycube\, Dominos\, Scrabble and social bridge.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-games/2026-04-14/
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SUMMARY:Bereavement Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Bereavement Discussion Group\nImmediately following our 6:00 pm evening service (via Zoom here)\, Jack Kugelmass\, MSW\, will provide a supportive environment to find new insight into the meaning of their losses. \nWhether a loved one died recently or long ago\, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in memory. \nYou are welcome to “drop-in” occasionally or attend regularly. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/917009371?pwd=T1dDMnd6bUMxUU1FaU1NaHFkVXRWQT09 \nMeeting ID: 917 009 371\nPasscode: 047218 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kgbrqKX9x
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/bereavement-discussion-group-3/2026-04-14/
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