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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 […] |
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Rosh Hashanah Shopping at the Judaica & Art Shop! Complete your holiday preparations and support incredible artisans! The Judaica & Art Shop will be open: Wednesday, September 2, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Drop by for: 3 varieties of Israeli honey 4 varieties of Israeli jam date honey from Building Together custom Rosh Hashanah cookies […] |
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Ashkenaz - Shul Crawl Friday, September 4, 5:00 pm 5:00 PM — Pre-Oneg Dinner (SOLD OUT) A light dinner at Holy Blossom Temple, providing an opportunity to gather and connect before the service. 6:00 PM — Intimate Kabbalat Shabbat Service (Open to all attendees of the concert) Experience a beautiful and intimate Kabbalat Shabbat service […] |
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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 […]
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Selichot 5786 A Contemplative Night to Prepare Ourselves for the New Year Saturday, September 5, 2026 8:00 pm: Sacred Study with Rabbi Larry Englander The Prophet Who Won’t Go Away: Tracing Elijah through Biblical, Rabbinic, Kabbalistic, and Folkloric Literature Join us in sacred study for the Rabbi Mark Dov Shapiro Memorial Lecture Our Selichot study […] |
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Kever Avot Sunday, September 6, 2026 Holy Blossom Memorial Park: 12:30 pm Pardes Shalom, Holy Blossom Section: 2:00 pm Join us at our Kever Avot Services at Pardes Shalom Cemetery or Holy Blossom Memorial Park, as we visit the graves of our loved ones and pray together. At each cemetery, we will honour the memory […]
Kever Avot Sunday, September 6, 2026 Holy Blossom Memorial Park: 12:30 pm Pardes Shalom, Holy Blossom Section: 2:00 pm Join us at our Kever Avot Services at Pardes Shalom Cemetery or Holy Blossom Memorial Park, as we visit the graves of our loved ones and pray together. At each cemetery, we will honour the memory […] |
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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 […] |
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YAD & IJL Rosh Hashanah L’Chayim Friday, September 11, 4:45 pm Whether these are your first High Holy Days, your first High Holy Days at Holy Blossom, or you’ve been here since birth, start the new year with your YAD and IJL community! Join us before services to meet, reconnect, and raise a glass to […]
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Shabbat & Erev Rosh Hashanah: Candle Lighting Friday, September 11, 5:00 pm Gather in the Schwartz/Reisman Atrium for a sweet nosh and candle lighting before the service, for a warm and sweet start to the New Year!
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Shabbat & Erev Rosh Hashanah: Family Service Friday, September 11, 6:00 pm Welcome Shabbat and the New Year together at our joyful Erev Rosh Hashanah Family Service! Filled with song, stories, and blessings for all ages. |
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Shabbat & First Day Rosh Hashanah: First Adult Service Saturday, September 12, 8:30 am Join us in sacred worship for an uplifting service of prayer, reflection, and inspiration. For members joining us in sacred worship online, please go to www.holyblossom.org/hhd and enter the password that was provided to you in your ticket package.
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Shabbat & First Day Rosh Hashanah: First Family Service Saturday, September 12, 9:00 am Celebrate the first day of Rosh Hashanah with a joyful Family Service, filled with song, stories, […]
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Shabbat & First Day Rosh Hashanah: Family Service Saturday, September 12, 9:15 am Celebrate the first day of Rosh Hashanah with a joyful Family Service, filled with song, stories, and […] |
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Second Day Rosh Hashanah: Adult Service Sunday, September 12, 10:00 am Mark the second day of Rosh Hashanah with an inspirational service of prayer, reflection, and meaningful music. For members […]
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Second Day Rosh Hashanah: Family Service Sunday, September 13, 10:30 am Join us on the second day of Rosh Hashanah for a warm and joyful Family Service, rich with music, […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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Kol Nidre: First Adult Service Sunday, September 20, 6:00 pm Enter Yom Kippur with the moving Kol Nidre service, an evening of powerful prayer, reflection, and timeless music. For members joining us in sacred worship online, please go to www.holyblossom.org/hhd and enter the password that was provided to you in your ticket package.
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Kol Nidre: Family Service Sunday, September 20, 6:15 pm Begin Yom Kippur together at our Kol Nidre Family Service for a meaningful evening of prayer, music, and reflection for all ages. Parent-Child take-a-break room will be available for this service
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Kol Nidre: Adult Service Sunday, September 20, 7:30 pm Enter Yom Kippur with the moving Kol Nidre service, an evening of powerful prayer, reflection, and timeless music. |
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Yom Kippur: First Family Service Monday, September 21, 9:00 am Gather for our Yom Kippur Family Service, a heartfelt morning of prayer, music, and reflection for all ages. Parent-Child take-a-break room will be available for this service
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Yom Kippur: Morning Family Service Monday, September 21, 9:15 am Gather for our Yom Kippur Family Service, a heartfelt morning of prayer, music, and reflection for all ages. For those with First Family Service stickers. Parent-Child take-a-break room will be available for this service
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Yom Kippur Morning Service Monday, September 21, 9:30 am Enter Yom Kippur in sacred community with a morning service of heartfelt worship, deep reflection, and stirring music. For members joining us in sacred worship online, please go to www.holyblossom.org/hhd and enter the password that was provided to you in your ticket package. |
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Sukkah Decorating & Cotler School OPEN HOUSE! Tuesday, September 22, 4:30 pm Come learn more about Holy Blossom's After School program! Are you or someone you know looking for after care? Our program is available 5 days a week! Meet the team, discover the activities we have to offer, and check out our space. And […]
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 […] |
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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 […] |
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Kabbalat Shabbat & Erev Sukkot Friday, September 25, 6:00 pm Sukkot is known as Z’man Simchateinu (the time of our rejoicing)! We look forward to you joining us in the Holy Blossom Sukkah to usher in the festival. To join us online, please visit our livestream Page
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Sukkot Congregational Dinner Friday, September 25, Kabbalat Shabbat Service: 6:00pm Congregational Dinner: 7:00pm Celebrate Sukkot With Us! Join us as we celebrate Sukkot together, beginning with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service. Following the service, we’ll gather in our Sukkah, generously built by our Temple Brotherhood, for the traditional blessings. We’ll then continue the celebration with a […] |
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Shabbat Morning & Sukkot Morning Service Saturday, September 26, 10:00 am Rejoice on this holyday with the rituals and songs of Hallel. Bring your lulav and etrog. There will be special programming for children. We will conclude our service over wine and challah in our Holy Blossom Sukkah. BYOLE (Bring your own Lulav and […] |
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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 […]
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 […] |
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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 […] 
Film Talks: What I’m watching and why… Monthly, Wednesdays, 2:00 pm (via Zoom) We’re living in a Golden Age of television, film, and webisodes on the internet, and film professor […] |
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Contemporary Jewish fiction With Cynthia Good Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 10:30 am (in-person & online) $30 for members; $45 for non-members We look forward to in-person (and online) learning and the opportunity for in-depth study. Join us this fall for our usual lively discussion of two novels, one about a young girl, the […] |
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Wine & Cheese with Rabbi Rinat for Kabbalat Shabbat Friday, October 2, 5:00 pm HBT welcomes Rabbi Rinat as part of ARZA Canada programming and sponsorship for a wine and cheese gathering with congregants on Erev Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah. Kindly R.S.V.P. Please let us know how many people from your household, including yourself, are attending […]
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Kabbalat Shabbat & Erev Shemini Atzeret Friday, October 2, 6:00 pm Shemini Atzeret means the assembly of the 8th Day. Let’s join together in a sacred assembly for this meaningful, clergy-led service. To join us online, please visit our livestream Page |
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Shabbat Morning & Shemini Atzeret Yom Tov and Yizkor/Memorial Services Saturday, October 3, 10:00 am Shemini Atzeret marks the final moments of our High Holiday season and transitions us into the joy of Simchat Torah. Join us for Yom Tov either online or in-person for this powerful service and Yizkor. This is one of the […]
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Grade 1 Consecration Saturday, October 3, 5:30 pm This special life-cycle event marks the beginning of formal Jewish Education for ALL Grade 1 students - Cotler School, Jewish Day School or other. Students will receive their very own mini-Torah to treasure and receive meaningful blessings from their families and clergy. Following a celebratory dinner for […]
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Simchat Torah Saturday, October 3, 7:00 pm Simchat Torah celebrates the moment when our ancestors received the greatest possible gift from God, the Torah! Come and celebrate Matan Torah with sweetness, dancing, and joy. Let us finish welcoming in our new year with a smile, a song, 7 happy hakafot, and plenty of ruach! We […] |
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Torah Stitch by Stitch Exhibit Opening Reception Sunday, October 4, 10:00 am The Torah Stitch by Stitch Project is returning to Holy Blossom Temple as part of a worldwide travelling exhibit. This exhibit includes stunning full-size digital prints on canvas, representing the work of over 100 of our 1500 stitchers, including many Holy Blossom Temple […] |
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