Vintage Art @ HBT Shabbat Va'era, January 17, 2026 Holy Blossom Temple has some framed art in search of new walls. Over Shabbat lunch, view the art on display and help yourself to a treasure that would be enjoyed in your own home. Drop in to browse or give a piece a new home!
HBTogether Knifty Knitters Sundays, 10:30 am Would you like to learn how to knit or sharpen your knitting skills? Anne Dublin will offer three consecutive sessions in January to Holy Blossom members, after which the group will meet bi-monthly. If you haven't picked up knitting needles for a long time or want to learn the […]
HBTogether Ukulele Group Sundays, 10:30 am The HBTogether Ukulele Group is a group of ukulele players and enthusiasts meeting weekly at the Temple on Sundays to practice our instruments and play music together. The Ukulele Group is led by member Susan Baskin and runs weekly until mid-May. If you would like to find out more […]
AI & Antisemitism: by Dr. David Barak-Gorodetsky Sunday, January 18, 11:00 am Dr. David Barak-Gorodetsky is a global expert in antisemitism and AI technologies. Please join us for a lecture in partnership with the Canadian Friends of the University of Haifa. Dr. David Barak-Gorodetsky is the head of the Elizabeth and Tony Comper Interdisciplinary Center […]
Ruach Readers A book club exclusively for students in grades 5 & 6! Monthly, Sundays, 2:00 pm Book lovers in grades 5 & 6 are invited to Ruach Readers - a book club exclusively for readers in grades 5 & 6! Over this winter/spring, we'll cover 4 books together. Each member of the Ruach Readers […]
Rosh Chodesh Shevat Monday, January 19, 7:30 am Rosh Chodesh, meaning head of the month, is a holiday celebrating the arrival of a new moon. It is often celebrated by women as a day off from work. All genders are welcome to join Women of Holy Blossom and pray in solidarity with Israel’s Women […]
JYG Back in Action: 2026 Edition Monday, January 19, 5:30 pm Our first JYG program of 2026 launches with an exciting scavenger hunt throughout the temple, inviting Grade 6–7 participants to work together to solve clues, tackle fun challenges, and discover the space from a fresh perspective. Through interactive activities that encourage movement, creativity, and […]
The Alef-Bets of Jewish Life (Includes Adult B'nei Mitzvah) Mondays, 6:30 pm (hybrid) This class is designed to be an educational experience for those looking to enhance their Jewish knowledge and build a community of learning within our congregation. This rich program has many exciting components, most notably an Adult B'nei Mitzvah component for […]
Dorot Presents: "The Hollywood Blacklist: Then and Now" with Dr. Gillian Helfield Tuesday, January 20, 11:00 am Winter is the perfect time to curl up and watch some movies! As such, our Dorot group will join together to discuss "The Hollywood Blacklist - Then and Now", with renowned film professor and Holy Blossom member, Dr. […]
Dorot Games Tuesdays, 12:30 pm Schwartz/Reisman Atrium Dorot programming is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family We invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess, […]
Bereavement Discussion Group Immediately 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. Whether a loved one died recently or long ago, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in […]
Heresy and Revolutions with Rabbi Samuel Kaye Wednesdays, 7:00 pm (in-person and online) Join Rabbi Kaye for an adult education program on some of the lesser-known stories in our Jewish history. Together, we will take a deep dive into three major ideas and figures from our Jewish texts and history that have been viewed as […]
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