Tefillah 101: An Introduction to Prayer and Spiritual Practice Everything You’ve Wanted to Ask About Jewish Prayer—But Never Did! Ever wondered why we bow at certain moments? What the Torah service really means? Or how Reform Judaism has shaped prayer? If you’ve had questions about Jewish prayer services but never felt able to ask, this […]
Rosh Chodesh Iyar Tuesday, April 29, 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 […]
Good Books: What Cynthia is Reading, with Cynthia Good Tuesdays, 10:30 am via Zoom Cynthia 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 […]
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, Mahjong, Canasta, Rummycube, Dominos, Scrabble and social bridge.
Join Holy Blossom Temple in our celebration of Yom Ha’Atzmaut with a Taste of Israel! Enjoy a classic Israeli feast with a modern flourish made by chef Tomer Markovitz and an interesting discussion on what makes Israeli food so unique!
An HBTogether group celebrating Poetry & Writing led by Harriet Wolman
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm 9 Weeks: March 21, 28 April 4, 25 May 2, 9, 23, 30, and June 6 0 – 5 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, […]
Israel Dialogues Spring 2025 March 28, April 2, April 11, May 2, 8, 22, 29 12:00 pm (online only) with thanks to our Israel Dialogues Organizing Committee and our expert panellists Register here Friday, March 28 Dr. Shay Menuchin Legal Perspectives on Dawning Events in Israel Our Member Shay Menuchin was admitted to […]
Family Shabbat 
Monthly, Saturday mornings, 10:30 am Shabbat is for families at Holy Blossom! Join us on Saturday mornings for a lively and interactive Family Shabbat, where you can come just as you are for some #JewishJoy. Together, with our rabbis and songleaders, we’ll celebrate with joyful music, engaging stories, fun games, and obligatory […]
Celebrate our incredible volunteers for National Volunteer Week 2025! Saturday, May 3, following Shabbat Morning Service Join us for Kiddush Lunch following Shabbat Morning Service on May 3 in honour of our wonderful volunteers at Holy Blossom Temple. Please join us for Shabbat Morning Service at 10:30 am, followed by Kiddush in the Schwartz / Reisman Atrium […]
Consecration Coffee & Schmooze Sunday, May 4, 9:30 am This is an opportunity for parents of all children who are SK-aged to come along, get to know each other, grab a coffee (on Rabbi McCarroll), and look ahead to the very special milestone of Consecration, which takes place in Grade 1! Registration coming soon
This year’s Women of Holy Blossom sisterhood & study retreat will explore the theme Women of Valour.
Tefillah 101: An Introduction to Prayer and Spiritual Practice Everything You’ve Wanted to Ask About Jewish Prayer—But Never Did! Ever wondered why we bow at certain moments? What the Torah service really means? Or how Reform Judaism has shaped prayer? If you’ve had questions about Jewish prayer services but never felt able to ask, this […]
The Luke Sklar Mental Health Initiative Presents: Let’s Connect: Preventing and Managing Loneliness and Depression in Older Adults With Guest Speakers: Dr. David Conn, MB, FRCPC, Staff Psychiatrist Baycrest Health Sciences Fran Kleiner, MSW RSW, Senior Social Worker Adult Day Programs at Baycrest This program is generously co-sponsored by The Luke Sklar Mental Health Initiative, […]
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, Mahjong, Canasta, Rummycube, Dominos, Scrabble and social bridge.
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 […]
Mitzvah Bakers! Wednesday, May 7, 5:00 pm Join us for a very special Mitzvah Bakers where we will bake cookies for our Bagel Boxes! Volunteer to bake and pack our bagel boxes! Pizza will be served. Register here!
Israel Dialogues Spring 2025 March 28, April 2, April 11, May 2, 8, 22, 29 12:00 pm (online only) with thanks to our Israel Dialogues Organizing Committee and our expert panellists Register here Friday, March 28 Dr. Shay Menuchin Legal Perspectives on Dawning Events in Israel Our Member Shay Menuchin was admitted to […]
YAD: Next Gen: Trivia Night @ The Guild House Thursday, May 8, 7:00 pm, The Guild House (579 St Clair Ave W) Think you know your Jewish history? Your pop culture? Your random, totally useless (but impressive) facts? Time to put that knowledge to the test at YAD: Next Gen Trivia Night! Brains, brews, […]
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm 9 Weeks: March 21, 28 April 4, 25 May 2, 9, 23, 30, and June 6 0 – 5 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, […]
Israeli Dancing with Paula Warren Monthly, Saturdays, 1:00 pm Come celebrate 100 years of Israeli Folk Dance, by heading to the Schwartz/Reisman atrium after the congregational Kiddush. Paula began dancing in Israel during childhood and went on to teach folk dance at Camps Biluim and Shalom. Paula still dances twice a week at sessions in […]
Without Precedent: Wisdom for Our Times Presented by: Women’s Advocacy Group of Women of Holy Blossom, in partnership with the Canadian Jewish Women’s Collective Monday, May 12, 7:30 pm A vital conversation with The Honourable Rosalie Abella, retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and Rabbi Yael Splansky, Senior Rabbi Holy Blossom Temple. […]
Good Books: What Cynthia is Reading, with Cynthia Good Tuesdays, 10:30 am via Zoom Cynthia 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 […]
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, Mahjong, Canasta, Rummycube, Dominos, Scrabble and social bridge.
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 […]
The Interfaith Bridge: A Night to Remember A Powerful Night of Inspiration and Allyship to Combat Antisemitism in Our Community. Wednesday, May 14, 7:00 pm, St. Paul's Bloor Street (227 Bloor Street East) Join us at St. Paul's Bloor Street for a night of unity and understanding. This event aims to bring together people from […]
Contemporary Jewish Fiction Spring Class Thursday, May 15 & 22, 10:30 am (hybrid) With Cynthia Good We look forward to in-person (and online) learning and the opportunity for in-depth study and our usual lively discussion around The Safekeep, a fascinating, provocative book. This is the first novel written by Yael van der Wouden, an […]
HaTzipporim (Empty Nesters) Presents: Cooking with the Cantor Thursday, May 15, 6:30 pm In the lead-up to Shavuot, our HaTzipporim (Empty Nesters) group will join together to cook up a delicious dairy treat with Cantor David Rosen. Did you know Cantor Rosen is a renowned foodie!? We'll meet at the private home of Sharon […]
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm 9 Weeks: March 21, 28 April 4, 25 May 2, 9, 23, 30, and June 6 0 – 5 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, […]
Film Talks: What I’m watching and why…. Monthly, Tuesdays, 10:30 am via Zoom We’re living in a Golden Age of television, film, and webisodes on the internet, and film professor Gillian Helfield is our intrepid guide through all of it – some speculative, some realistic and some purely escapist! Join her for a 20-minute check-in […]
Dorot Presents: Words of Witness, The Fiction of Élie Wiesel with author Léonard Rosemarin Tuesday, May 20, 11:00 am Dorot is invited to join author and academic Léonard Rosemarin, as he presents his book, Words of Witness, The Fiction of Élie Wiesel, In the book, Rosemarin emphasizes that in his novels far more than […]
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, Mahjong, Canasta, Rummycube, Dominos, Scrabble and social bridge.
Contemporary Jewish Fiction Spring Class Thursday, May 15 & 22, 10:30 am (hybrid) With Cynthia Good We look forward to in-person (and online) learning and the opportunity for in-depth study and our usual lively discussion around The Safekeep, a fascinating, provocative book. This is the first novel written by Yael van der Wouden, an […]
Israel Dialogues Spring 2025 March 28, April 2, April 11, May 2, 8, 22, 29 12:00 pm (online only) with thanks to our Israel Dialogues Organizing Committee and our expert panellists Register here Friday, March 28 Dr. Shay Menuchin Legal Perspectives on Dawning Events in Israel Our Member Shay Menuchin was admitted to […]
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm 9 Weeks: March 21, 28 April 4, 25 May 2, 9, 23, 30, and June 6 0 – 5 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, […]
Tot Shabbat 
Monthly, Fridays, 5:30 pm Shabbat Shalom – HEY! Get on board the Shabbat Train for an upbeat and meaningful Kabbalat Shabbat service for our littlest blossoms and their families. Make some joyful noise with Dr. Marky Weinstock and Rabbi Samuel Kaye! This program is generously sponsored by Ben Hertzman and Danna Goldlist […]
HaTzipporim (Empty Nesters) Presents: Walk & Talk Monday, May 26, 7:00 pm Join your HaTzipporim (Empty Nesters) friends for a walk and talk through the neighbourhood, as a lovely opportunity to socialize and get some exercise! We'll meet at Holy Blossom and go from there through Cedarvale Park and Ravine. REGISTER HERE so we […]
Good Books: What Cynthia is Reading, with Cynthia Good Tuesdays, 10:30 am via Zoom Cynthia 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 […]
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, Mahjong, Canasta, Rummycube, Dominos, Scrabble and social bridge.
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 […]
Rosh Chodesh Sivan Wednesday, May 28, 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 […]
Join Holy Blossom, Beth Tzedec, and TJFF for a night of film, food, and the inside scoop on the must-see films of TJFF2025
Israel Dialogues Spring 2025 March 28, April 2, April 11, May 2, 8, 22, 29 12:00 pm (online only) with thanks to our Israel Dialogues Organizing Committee and our expert panellists Register here Friday, March 28 Dr. Shay Menuchin Legal Perspectives on Dawning Events in Israel Our Member Shay Menuchin was admitted to […]
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm 9 Weeks: March 21, 28 April 4, 25 May 2, 9, 23, 30, and June 6 0 – 5 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, […]
Family Shabbat Monthly, Saturday mornings, 10:30 am Shabbat is for families at Holy Blossom! Join us on Saturday mornings for a lively and interactive Family Shabbat, where you can come just as you are for some #JewishJoy. Together, with our rabbis and songleaders, we’ll celebrate with joyful music, engaging stories, fun games, and obligatory […]
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