HBT Programs & Events

HBTogether Hybrid Book Club  Sundays, monthly,  11:00 am Interested in a book club with a difference?   Consider the HBTogether Book Club: We read and discuss books of Jewish interest, of Canadian, Israeli and American origin and available in a variety of formats from the public library. Join us on the first Sunday of the […]

Hebrew with Dalia Mondays, October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 12:00 pm Whether you are a beginner or more Advanced, our beloved Hebrew teacher, Dalia Alalouf, is offering a special 5-part lunch-hour series where you can come to refresh and update your Hebrew. You asked, and we listened, so we are glad to bring […]

Big Israel Questions: Young (er) Adult Learning Fellowship Mondays, Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 23, 30, Dec 7, 14, 6:30 pm For Jewish adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s Sharing a table does not require sharing opinions. The questions you've been wrestling with. The ones you've been hesitant to ask. The ones you've […]

Dorot Games Tuesdays, 12:45 pm Schwartz/Reisman Atrium Dorot programming is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. 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 Story of the Jewish People – An Ongoing Discussion with Mark Goodman Wednesdays, September 16-December 31, 11:00 am Jewish history is best understood as the story of a people shaped by myth, memory, law, custom, migration, adaptation, and endurance across more than two millennia and six continents. From the biblical narratives of covenant and […]

Community Dinner: Out of the Cold Thursdays, November 5 - March 25, 5:30 pm Join us for our 30th anniversary of Out of the Cold! For three decades, Holy Blossom Temple has generously opened its doors to the Out of the Cold Program (OOTC) during five winter months while providing nutritious meals and shelter to […]

Little Blossoms with Marky and Friends 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 Noon October, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20, 27; December 4 Classes have limited spots 0-4 years of age Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, MEd) is an award-winning entertainer and respected […]

Shabbat of Welcome 5787/2026 November 6-7, 2026 Together, we’ll celebrate our vibrant community, where each one of us has helped make Holy Blossom a spiritual home. With so many of our members joining in the past few years, this event is our way of celebrating the entire congregation, and especially those who are just beginning […]

Shabbat of Welcome 5787/2026 November 6-7, 2026 Together, we’ll celebrate our vibrant community, where each one of us has helped make Holy Blossom a spiritual home. With so many of our members joining in the past few years, this event is our way of celebrating the entire congregation, and especially those who are just beginning […]

Shabbat of Welcome 5787/2026 November 6-7, 2026 Together, we’ll celebrate our vibrant community, where each one of us has helped make Holy Blossom a spiritual home. With so many of our members joining in the past few years, this event is our way of celebrating the entire congregation, and especially those who are just beginning […]

Hebrew with Dalia Mondays, October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 12:00 pm Whether you are a beginner or more Advanced, our beloved Hebrew teacher, Dalia Alalouf, is offering a special 5-part lunch-hour series where you can come to refresh and update your Hebrew. You asked, and we listened, so we are glad to bring […]

Big Israel Questions: Young (er) Adult Learning Fellowship Mondays, Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 23, 30, Dec 7, 14, 6:30 pm For Jewish adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s Sharing a table does not require sharing opinions. The questions you've been wrestling with. The ones you've been hesitant to ask. The ones you've […]

Dorot Games Tuesdays, 12:45 pm Schwartz/Reisman Atrium Dorot programming is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. We invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess, Mahjong, Canasta, Rummycube, Dominos, Scrabble and social bridge.

The Story of the Jewish People – An Ongoing Discussion with Mark Goodman Wednesdays, September 16-December 31, 11:00 am Jewish history is best understood as the story of a people shaped by myth, memory, law, custom, migration, adaptation, and endurance across more than two millennia and six continents. From the biblical narratives of covenant and […]

HBT 101: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Holy Blossom Temple, but Haven't Had the Chance to Ask! Wednesdays, November 4, 11, 18, 7:00 pm In Person Only for November 4 (First of a 3-Part Series) Parts 2 & 3 (November 11 & November 18) are hybrid (register for the Zoom link) November 11 […]

Community Dinner: Out of the Cold Thursdays, November 5 - March 25, 5:30 pm Join us for our 30th anniversary of Out of the Cold! For three decades, Holy Blossom Temple has generously opened its doors to the Out of the Cold Program (OOTC) during five winter months while providing nutritious meals and shelter to […]

Little Blossoms with Marky and Friends 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 Noon October, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20, 27; December 4 Classes have limited spots 0-4 years of age Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, MEd) is an award-winning entertainer and respected […]

Family Shabbat! Saturdays, 10:45 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 song leaders, we’ll celebrate with joyful music, engaging stories, fun games, and obligatory snacks. After […]

Israeli Dancing with Paula Warren Monthly, Saturdays, 1:15 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 […]

Brunch Club: Conversations in Parenting with Dr. Cindy Kozierok Sundays, October 18, November 15, February 7, April 4 A welcoming Sunday-morning space for parents to reflect on real-life parenting questions with a bit of Jewish grounding and a nosh. We’ll share experiences, compare approaches, and think together about the realities of raising Jewish kids today. […]

Hebrew with Dalia Mondays, October 19, 26, November 2, 9, 16, 12:00 pm Whether you are a beginner or more Advanced, our beloved Hebrew teacher, Dalia Alalouf, is offering a special 5-part lunch-hour series where you can come to refresh and update your Hebrew. You asked, and we listened, so we are glad to bring […]

Dorot Games Tuesdays, 12:45 pm Schwartz/Reisman Atrium Dorot programming is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. 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 Story of the Jewish People – An Ongoing Discussion with Mark Goodman Wednesdays, September 16-December 31, 11:00 am Jewish history is best understood as the story of a people shaped by myth, memory, law, custom, migration, adaptation, and endurance across more than two millennia and six continents. From the biblical narratives of covenant and […]

HBT 101: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Holy Blossom Temple, but Haven't Had the Chance to Ask! Wednesdays, November 4, 11, 18, 7:00 pm In Person Only for November 4 (First of a 3-Part Series) Parts 2 & 3 (November 11 & November 18) are hybrid (register for the Zoom link) November 11 […]

Community Dinner: Out of the Cold Thursdays, November 5 - March 25, 5:30 pm Join us for our 30th anniversary of Out of the Cold! For three decades, Holy Blossom Temple has generously opened its doors to the Out of the Cold Program (OOTC) during five winter months while providing nutritious meals and shelter to […]

Little Blossoms with Marky and Friends 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 Noon October, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20, 27; December 4 Classes have limited spots 0-4 years of age Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, MEd) is an award-winning entertainer and respected […]

Friday Night Lights: Clear Eyes, Full Hearts, Challah-lujah! Fridays, 5:30 pm Get ready to sing loud, pray proud, and kick off Shabbat with serious spirit! Join Rabbi Taylor Baruchel and song leader Ayla Smolash for a high-energy, camp-style Kabbalat Shabbat experience, put together with school-age kids in mind. (Think post-Tot Shabbat, pre–B'nei Mitzvah!) Kids will […]

The Prophets: Pariahs or Plain Speakers? Three sessions: November 23, November 30, December 7, 12:00 pm Join Rabbi Eliza McCarroll to delve into the world of some of our key prophets - Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. Who were they? What were their historical contexts, and what did they stand for? What were their core teachings, […]

Big Israel Questions: Young (er) Adult Learning Fellowship Mondays, Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 23, 30, Dec 7, 14, 6:30 pm For Jewish adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s Sharing a table does not require sharing opinions. The questions you've been wrestling with. The ones you've been hesitant to ask. The ones you've […]

Dorot Games Tuesdays, 12:45 pm Schwartz/Reisman Atrium Dorot programming is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. 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 Story of the Jewish People – An Ongoing Discussion with Mark Goodman Wednesdays, September 16-December 31, 11:00 am Jewish history is best understood as the story of a people shaped by myth, memory, law, custom, migration, adaptation, and endurance across more than two millennia and six continents. From the biblical narratives of covenant and […]

Community Dinner: Out of the Cold Thursdays, November 5 - March 25, 5:30 pm Join us for our 30th anniversary of Out of the Cold! For three decades, Holy Blossom Temple has generously opened its doors to the Out of the Cold Program (OOTC) during five winter months while providing nutritious meals and shelter to […]

Little Blossoms with Marky and Friends 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 Noon October, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20, 27; December 4 Classes have limited spots 0-4 years of age Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, MEd) is an award-winning entertainer and respected […]

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 […]

The Prophets: Pariahs or Plain Speakers? Three sessions: November 23, November 30, December 7, 12:00 pm Join Rabbi Eliza McCarroll to delve into the world of some of our key prophets - Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. Who were they? What were their historical contexts, and what did they stand for? What were their core teachings, […]

Big Israel Questions: Young (er) Adult Learning Fellowship Mondays, Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 23, 30, Dec 7, 14, 6:30 pm For Jewish adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s Sharing a table does not require sharing opinions. The questions you've been wrestling with. The ones you've been hesitant to ask. The ones you've […]

Dorot Games Tuesdays, 12:45 pm Schwartz/Reisman Atrium Dorot programming is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. 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 Story of the Jewish People – An Ongoing Discussion with Mark Goodman Wednesdays, September 16-December 31, 11:00 am Jewish history is best understood as the story of a people shaped by myth, memory, law, custom, migration, adaptation, and endurance across more than two millennia and six continents. From the biblical narratives of covenant and […]

Brotherhood Presents: Krav Maga Wednesdays, October 14, 21, November 4, 11, December 2 7:00 pm Brotherhood is continuing to offer a Krav Maga class open to all Holy Blossom Temple Members, regardless of gender identity or fitness level. Join us for the 5-session course designed to teach practical self-defence techniques, improve physical fitness, and develop […]

Community Dinner: Out of the Cold Thursdays, November 5 - March 25, 5:30 pm Join us for our 30th anniversary of Out of the Cold! For three decades, Holy Blossom Temple has generously opened its doors to the Out of the Cold Program (OOTC) during five winter months while providing nutritious meals and shelter to […]

Little Blossoms with Marky and Friends 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 Noon October, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20, 27; December 4 Classes have limited spots 0-4 years of age Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, MEd) is an award-winning entertainer and respected […]

HBTogether Hybrid Book Club  Sundays, monthly,  11:00 am Interested in a book club with a difference?   Consider the HBTogether Book Club: We read and discuss books of Jewish interest, of Canadian, Israeli and American origin and available in a variety of formats from the public library. Join us on the first Sunday of the […]