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SUMMARY:Big Israel Questions: Young (er) Adult Learning Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Big Israel Questions: Young (er) Adult Learning Fellowship\nMondays\, Oct 19\, 26\, Nov 2\, 9\, 23\, 30\, Dec 7\, 14\, 6:30 pm \nFor Jewish adults in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s\nSharing a table does not require sharing opinions. \nThe questions you’ve been wrestling with. The ones you’ve been hesitant to ask. The ones you’ve been avoiding because our current climate too often rewards certainty over curiosity. Bring them to this eight-week learning community with master Jewish educator Michael Soberman and Rabbi Taylor Baruchel. \nRegister here \n“Big Israel Questions” is generously sponsored by Cheryl & David Blinick and family \nHow do we speak about Israel when the answers aren’t simple?\nFew topics evoke as much passion\, pain\, hope\, and complexity as Israel. For many Jews today\, conversations can feel increasingly polarized\, leaving us caught between certainty and silence. This fellowship offers another way. \nEach evening begins with dinner\, because some of the best Jewish learning happens around a shared table. Through Jewish texts\, history\, contemporary voices\, and honest conversation\, we’ll explore some of the biggest questions facing Israel and the Jewish people today. \nThis is not a debate club or a course that expects everyone to reach the same conclusions. It is a learning community where curiosity is encouraged\, respectful disagreement is welcomed\, and complexity is embraced. \nWhether you’re seeking a deeper understanding of Israel\, wrestling with difficult questions\, or simply looking for a place where you can ask them\, this fellowship invites you to learn with others who believe that curiosity is one of Judaism’s superpowers. \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/big-israel-questions-young-er-adult-learning-fellowship/2026-11-23/
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SUMMARY:Harry & Blanche Posen Memorial Lecture: Domestic Politics and National Security in Israel
DESCRIPTION:Harry & Blanche Posen Memorial Lecture: Domestic Politics and National Security in Israel\nTuesday\, November 24\, 12:00 pm \nIsrael is facing unprecedented challenges and threats to its national security. Yet its decision-making on the most crucial issues has been flawed\, due mostly to the failures of its political process and structure. \nIsraeli politics are suffering from endemic instability\, increasing polarization and a lack of public trust in political and judicial institutions of the country. Reforms\, therefore\, are badly needed in order to enable the country to counter the existential threats on the regional as well as the global scene. \nThis lecture will present and analyze the most acute and severe threats\, and will then try to describe and analyze the necessary response. This will be done against the background of the recent election results and the chances for a new coalition to govern more effectively. The significance of the electoral outcomes and their impact on possible meaningful political reforms will be addressed as well. \nRegister here \nSpecial thanks to the Posen\, Spiegel and Cohen families for making this annual event possible. \n  \n\nProfessor Gabriel Ben-Dor.   Gabriel Ben-Dor is Professor (Emeritus) at the University of Haifa in Israel. He served in the past as the Rector of the University\, as well as Chairman of the Department of Political Science\, Director of the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies and Dean of Research. He is a past President of the Israel Political Science Association and a member of a number of high-level public commissions and forums dealing with academic development and policy in Israel and abroad. In the past\, he served as senior adviser on strategic affairs to the Israeli Ministry of Defense. \nProfessor Ben-Dor has been the director of the graduate study program at the National Defense College\, the highest course of the studies in the Israeli Defence Forces. He is the founder of the National Security Studies Center at the University of Haifa; one of the leading research institutes on matters related to defense\, security and strategy in Israel. \nProfessor Ben-Dor has published seven books and over one hundred and twenty articles in scholarly journals on Middle East politics\, the Arab-Israeli conflict\, national security affairs\, strategic studies\, ethnic problems and political theory. \nProfessor Ben-Dor has been a visiting lecturer at a number of universities in Western Europe\, Canada and the United States. He holds a doctorate in Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies from Princeton University in the United States.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/the-posen-lecture-domestic-politics-and-national-security-in-israel/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T150000
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SUMMARY:Dorot Games
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Games\nTuesdays\, 12:45 pm\nSchwartz/Reisman Atrium \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. \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/2026-11-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261124T193000
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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-3/2026-11-24/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261125T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261125T120000
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SUMMARY:Dorot Presents: Artist Chat with Sheila Nemtin Levine of Tablet/Tableaux
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Presents: Artist Chat with Sheila Nemtin Levine of Tablet/Tableaux\nTuesday\, November 25\, 11:00 am \nJoin artist Sheila Nemtin Levine for a fascinating\, one-hour\, artist-led tour through the stories of the Torah\, brought to life through the art of Tablet Tableaux. Along the way\, discover hidden messages\, explore the timeless wisdom of the Torah\, and consider how these ancient stories continue to shape our lives and our world today.\nWhat began as a personal artistic journey in 2016 has evolved into an extraordinary exhibit comprising 54 multimedia canvases\, each measuring 3′ x 4′\, representing the 54 weekly Torah portions (parshiyot).\nWe look forward to learning about the exhibition together\, and all are welcome to stay afterwards for a coffee upstairs at Holy Grounds Cafe. \nREGISTER HERE\n(Event is free\, but those who stay for coffee will purchase their own drinks and/or baked goods.) \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. \nABOUT THE ARTIST:\nSheila Nemtin Levine is a self-taught artist from Montreal who has explored and experimented with different artistic mediums over the past 25 years. Combining her artistic talents with her strong Jewish identity\, Sheila created Tablet Tableaux — a modern interpretation of an ancient tradition: the Torah.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-presents-artist-chat-with-sheila-nemtin-levine-of-tablet-tableaux/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261125T110000
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SUMMARY:The Story of the Jewish People – An Ongoing Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Story of the Jewish People – An Ongoing Discussion\nwith Mark Goodman \nWednesdays\, September 16-December 31\, 11:00 am \nJewish 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 exile\, rebuke and redemption\, to the post-biblical accounts shaped by recurring forces of persecution and emancipation\, catastrophe and renewal\, Jewish life has developed through constant interaction between inward tradition and outward pressure. \nAt the center of Jewish history stands a religious tradition built on covenant\, sacred law\, communal memory\, and interpretation. The biblical period establishes foundational themes: the relationship between God and Israel\, the importance of Torah\, and the repeated tension between faithfulness and disruption. After the destruction of the First and Second Temples\, Judaism increasingly became a tradition of text\, study\, and practice rather than one centred on a single sacred site. Rabbinic Judaism developed institutions\, commentaries\, and legal frameworks that allowed Jewish identity to survive dispersion and lay the groundwork for a culture built around language\, ritual\, education\, calendar\, family life\, and community organization. At the same time\, Jews in different regions developed distinctive cultural forms: Hebrew\, Aramaic\, Yiddish\, Ladino\, local liturgies\, and philosophical traditions. Over time\, internal diversity became one of the defining features of Jewish civilization. \nJewish history also involves the changing ways Jews organized themselves as communities and negotiated their place in larger political systems. In antiquity\, Israelites moved from a tribal confederation to monarchy\, exile\, and postexilic restoration. In later centuries\, Jews lived under empires\, kingdoms\, caliphates\, city-states\, and modern nation-states. Their legal status varied widely\, from relative autonomy to heavy restriction\, depending on time and place. \nEncounters with surrounding peoples\, religions\, and states have always shaped them. These relations included both exchange and conflict. Jews lived among Babylonians\, Persians\, Greeks\, Romans\, Christians\, Muslims\, and modern secular societies\, and each setting produced distinctive patterns of coexistence and pressure. Sometimes Jews served as intermediaries in trade\, scholarship\, or administration; at other times they were marginalized\, expelled\, forced to convert\, or targeted by violence. \nThroughout all periods\, Jewish history reflects both vulnerability and resilience in the face of changing external worlds. During the course of the program\, we will examine the arc of the Jewish story\, gain an understanding of the challenges and responses\, and explore the relationship between our present-day existence and that of past generations. Please join us on Wednesday at 11 am\, either in person or on Zoom. \nREGISTER HERE TO JOIN US!  \nClick the links below to download some reading materials for this discussion \nThe Jews in the Near East – Chronology and Overview \nHELLENISTIC AND ROMAN ERAS.\nKey events in Medieval Ashkenazi Jewish history\nMEDIEVAL PERIOD\nThe Intellectual Leadership of Medieval Jewish Society in Europe\nWhat were the Mishnah and the Talmud\nWho Was Rashi \n70 C.E. and its Consequences \nChronology\nIn the beginning\nThe creation and evolution of Jewish texts \nChanuka\nChart: Chronological Landmarks of the Ancient Near Eastern\nHellenistic and Roman Eras
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/the-story-of-the-jewish-people/2026-11-25/
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SUMMARY:And None Shall Make Them Afraid: A Conversation with the RCMP and the Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism
DESCRIPTION:And None Shall Make Them Afraid: A Conversation with the RCMP and the Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism\nWednesday\, November 25\, 7:00 pm \nPresented by the Holy Blossom Temple Advocacy Committee \nWe look forward to welcoming you at Holy Blossom Temple for an important conversation about the ongoing security threats to our Canadian Jewish community – and how we can best respond. Doors will open at 6:30 pm. \nHoly Blossom Temple is honoured to welcome Royal Canadian Mounted Police Assistant Commissioner Richard Baylin\, the highest-ranking Jewish officer in the RCMP. Joining him for conversation will be Mark Sandler\, the founder and Chair of the Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism (ALCCA). Together they will discuss the current threats to the Jewish community of Canada\, along with how Canadian society can best respond. \nBut every family shall sit\nUnder its own vine and fig tree\nWith no one to make them afraid. \nMicah 4:4 \nAssistant Commissioner Baylin will bring a rare glimpse into the world of national policing\, discussing how the RCMP has already acted against antisemitic terrorist groups targeting our community. He will also\, where feasible\, discuss some of the ongoing challenges and potential solutions that the RCMP sees in response to this surge of hatred. Mark Sandler will discuss the work of the ALCCA\, and how it is working to combat hate crimes targeting our community by promoting robust use of the criminal law against extremism and by training police and prosecutors across the country. Together\, they will help us paint a wider picture of the threat we face\, and the solutions available to us to defend our community and our good country of Canada. \nRegister here \n\n\nAssistant Commissioner Richard Baylin joined the RCMP in 1991 out of Ottawa. After completing basic recruit training in Regina\, Saskatchewan\, he was posted to White Rock Detachment in British Columbia where he conducted uniform General Duties on a variety of Criminal Code and federal investigations. In 1996\, he transferred to the Greater Vancouver Drug Section\, participating in investigations targeting the upper echelon of organized crime syndicates from Latin America and the Caribbean. From British Columbia\, he transferred to RCMP National Headquarters in Ottawa. \nRichard has over 34 years of international and domestic police experience as a manager\, instructor\, investigator\, subject-matter expert and facilitator in a variety of areas. In his diverse law enforcement background\, he has held positions overseeing the RCMP’s International Operations\, heading up INTERPOL Canada\, and supervising RCMP engagement and involvement in United Nations Program Management and International Capacity Building. He has also been in charge of the Federal Policing National Border Task Force\, Federal Policing Cybercrime and a number of areas within RCMP Covert Operations Branch\, which includes the Human Source Program and Undercover Program. In addition\, he has worked in RCMP Protective Operations and in Professional Standards. \nIn his current role\, Richard oversees the RCMP Federal Policing National Security program and is responsible for oversight and strategic direction of national security criminal investigations and operations across Canada and abroad. This includes extensive collaboration with Government of Canada departments\, domestic and international policing organizations\, security and intelligence partners\, and private sector to combat threats to Canada’s and international partner’s safety and security. \nHe holds a bachelor’s degree from Carleton University and a Graduate Certificate from the Australian Institute of Police Management (Australian Federal Police). He has also helped deliver the AIPM program as a Visiting Fellow. \n\n  \n\nMark Sandler\, LL.B.\, LL.D. (honoris causa) is the founder and Chair of the Alliance of Canadians Combatting Antisemitism (ALCCA)\, a diverse coalition of 70+ community organizations and groups that collaboratively address antisemitism through advocacy\, education and respectful dialogue. He is widely recognized as one of Canada’s leading criminal lawyers and pro bono advocates. He has been involved in combatting antisemitism for over 40 years. He has lectured extensively on legal remedies to combat hate\, trained police and prosecutors on hate crimes\, and has been involved in multiple inter-community and interfaith dialogues. \nSandler has appeared before Parliamentary committees and in the Supreme Court of Canada on multiple occasions on issues relating to antisemitism and hate activities. He is a former member of the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal\, a three-time elected Bencher of the Law Society of Ontario\, and recipient of the criminal profession’s highest honour\, the G. Arthur Martin Medal\, for his contributions to the administration of criminal justice. He is also a former National Chair and Senior Counsel of B’nai Brith’s League for Human Rights. \nVisit the ALCCA website to subscribe to keep up-to-date on all ALCCA initiatives: https://www.alcca.ca/subscribe \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/and-none-shall-make-them-afraid-a-conversation-with-the-rcmp-and-alliance-for-canadians-combating-antisemitism/
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SUMMARY:Community Dinner: Out of the Cold
DESCRIPTION:Community Dinner: Out of the Cold\nThursdays\, November 5 – March 25\, 5:30 pm \nJoin 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 thousands of adults who are homeless\, isolated\, or facing food insecurity. \nVolunteers prepare warm meals\, serve our guests with dignity\, provide uplifting and meaningful programming\, and provide visitors with vital supplies during the harsh winter months. \nThis year\, 2026-27\, we will open our doors on November 5 at 5:30 pm. It will run for 5 months\, from Thursday\, November 5\, to the last Thursday of March (March 25)\, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm\nLearn more about Out of the Cold at Holy Blossom here: https://holyblossom.org/out-of-the-cold/ \nReturning\, veteran\, and new volunteers are all welcome! Please contact our volunteer coordinator\, Tabitha Grove (ootc@holyblossom.org)\, to secure your volunteer date and role. We are always looking for new volunteers to greet and welcome\, serve\, bake at home\, help transport food\, and help us set up and break down the Phillip Smith Congregational Hall. \nPlease note that\, due to security issues and ongoing building renewal\, the Phillip & Fannie Smith Congregational Hall is not accessible for people with disabilities during the operating hours of this program. Due to current limitations\, our guests cannot sleep over.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/community-dinner-out-of-the-cold/2026-11-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261126T204500
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SUMMARY:Tablet Tableaux Exhibit Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Tablet Tableaux Exhibit Opening Reception\nThursday\, November 26\, 7:00 pm \nTablet Tableaux\, created by Sheila Nemtin Levine\, is a multimedia art exhibit comprised of 54 large paintings depicting all the parshiot of the Torah in a bright\, fun\, and modern way. Enjoy a self-guided audio tour that will take visitors on a journey through the Torah\, highlighting the connection of the Jewish people to the land of Israel and our contributions to modern society. \nRegister here \nArt Exhibits are sponsored by the Yosef Wosk Family Foundation in loving memory of Essie Arnold\, a long-time member and volunteer of Holy Blossom Temple.\nTablet Tableaux Toronto is sponsored by Congregation Darchei Noam.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/tablet-tableaux-exhibit-opening-reception/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261127T120000
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SUMMARY:Little Blossoms with Marky and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Little Blossoms with Marky and Friends\n3 times available: 10:00 am\, 11:00 am\, 12:00 Noon\nOctober\, 16\, 23\, 30; November 6\, 13\, 20\, 27; December 4 \nClasses have limited spots\n0-4 years of age \nJoin us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music\, stories\, and more. Dr. Marky (MD\, MEd) is an award-winning entertainer and respected educator with over 20 years of experience running Shabbat programs that inspire and help stimulate your child’s motor and language development. Welcome Shabbat with a smile and song in your heart! \nRegister here!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/little-blossoms-with-marky-and-friends/2026-11-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261127T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261127T180000
DTSTAMP:20261105T145231Z
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SUMMARY:Annual Campaign 2026 Donor Appreciation Event
DESCRIPTION:Annual Campaign 2026 Donor Appreciation Event\nFriday\, November 27\, 5:00 pm \nJoin us for a special gathering to celebrate the generosity that strengthens Holy Blossom. Together\, we’ll thank our Annual Campaign donors\, recognize those whose longstanding support has made a lasting difference\, and celebrate the spirit of generosity across our congregation. Families and members of all ages are warmly invited to join this joyful community celebration. \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/annual-campaign-2026-donor-appreciation-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261127T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261127T183000
DTSTAMP:20260814T132727Z
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SUMMARY:Tot Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Tot Shabbat 🤩 \nMonthly\, Fridays\, 5:30 pm \nShabbat 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! \nThis program is generously sponsored by Ben Hertzman and Danna Goldlist \nRegister here!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/tot-shabbat/2026-11-27/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261128T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261128T123000
DTSTAMP:20261104T171750Z
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SUMMARY:Preparing for B’nei Mitzvah: A Special Shabbat Experience
DESCRIPTION:Preparing for B’nei Mitzvah: A Special Shabbat Experience\nSaturday\, November 28\, 10:30 am \nWe invite Grade 5\, 6\, and 7 students to attend a Shabbat Service featuring B’nei Mitzvah. Learn about what to expect during the service and the journey leading up to your child becoming Bar/Bat/Perach Mitzvah at Holy Blossom. \nJoin us for a Congregational Kiddush Lunch following our breakout session. \nRegister here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/preparing-for-bnei-mitzvah-a-special-shabbat-experience/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261129T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261129T123000
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Meeting of Members
DESCRIPTION:2026 Annual Meeting of Members\nSunday\, November 29\, 10:00 am \nHoly Blossom Temple members in good standing are invited to attend our Annual Meeting of Members (AMM) on Sunday\, November 29. \nMorning Services begin at 9:00 am in the Herman Chapel\, followed by breakfast\, generously sponsored by Brotherhood\, Women of Holy Blossom\, and Vicki & Avrum Liederman and Leigh Solomon & Louis Peltz in honour of the Yahrzeit of Leslye Solomon z”l. The meeting will commence at 10:00 am in the Mishkan and on Zoom. For the Zoom link\, please refer to the email sent to all members in good standing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease let us know how many people from your household\, including yourself\, are attending to assist with planning. Thank you! \nPlease select…12345678910
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/2026-annual-meeting-of-members/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261129T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261129T140000
DTSTAMP:20261104T144014Z
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SUMMARY:Crafty Chanukah: A JYG Event
DESCRIPTION:Crafty Chanukah: A JYG Event\nSunday\, November 29\, 12:30 pm \nJoin us for an afternoon full of crafting and experimenting with Chanukah-themed art! \nKrafty Kids is coming in to help us explore different art techniques and show us different ways to be artistic! This Chanukah-themed event will allow you to open up and explore your creative side! Pizza and snacks will be provided! \nRegister here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/crafty-chanukah-a-jyg-event/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261130T183000
DTSTAMP:20261104T145038Z
CREATED:20261026T193909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261104T145038Z
UID:10019971-1796058000-1796063400@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:HBTWeens Get Lit: A Chanukah Art Night
DESCRIPTION:HBTWeens Get Lit: A Chanukah Art Night\nMonday\, November 30\, 5:00 pm \nJoin us for an afternoon full of crafting and experimenting with Chanukah-themed art! \nPaired with Krafty Kids\, we will explore different art techniques and experiment with our creations! Tailored to your age group\, we will explore what it means to be creative and create show-stopping masterpieces! Open to all students in grades 6/7 \nRegister here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/hbtweens-get-lit-a-chanukah-art-night/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260724T135947Z
CREATED:20260724T125210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T135947Z
UID:10019691-1796063400-1796070600@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Big Israel Questions: Young (er) Adult Learning Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Big Israel Questions: Young (er) Adult Learning Fellowship\nMondays\, Oct 19\, 26\, Nov 2\, 9\, 23\, 30\, Dec 7\, 14\, 6:30 pm \nFor Jewish adults in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s\nSharing a table does not require sharing opinions. \nThe questions you’ve been wrestling with. The ones you’ve been hesitant to ask. The ones you’ve been avoiding because our current climate too often rewards certainty over curiosity. Bring them to this eight-week learning community with master Jewish educator Michael Soberman and Rabbi Taylor Baruchel. \nRegister here \n“Big Israel Questions” is generously sponsored by Cheryl & David Blinick and family \nHow do we speak about Israel when the answers aren’t simple?\nFew topics evoke as much passion\, pain\, hope\, and complexity as Israel. For many Jews today\, conversations can feel increasingly polarized\, leaving us caught between certainty and silence. This fellowship offers another way. \nEach evening begins with dinner\, because some of the best Jewish learning happens around a shared table. Through Jewish texts\, history\, contemporary voices\, and honest conversation\, we’ll explore some of the biggest questions facing Israel and the Jewish people today. \nThis is not a debate club or a course that expects everyone to reach the same conclusions. It is a learning community where curiosity is encouraged\, respectful disagreement is welcomed\, and complexity is embraced. \nWhether you’re seeking a deeper understanding of Israel\, wrestling with difficult questions\, or simply looking for a place where you can ask them\, this fellowship invites you to learn with others who believe that curiosity is one of Judaism’s superpowers. \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/big-israel-questions-young-er-adult-learning-fellowship/2026-11-30/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261130T210000
DTSTAMP:20261028T130928Z
CREATED:20261016T132036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261028T130928Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Middle Eastern Jewry 5787/2026: Commemorating Yom HaPlitim
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Middle Eastern Jewry 5787/2026: Commemorating Yom HaPlitim\nMonday\, November 30\, 7:00 pm \nJoin us at Holy Blossom Temple as we commemorate Yom HaPlitim\, dedicated to remembering the exile of Jews from Arab countries and Iran\, and celebrating the rich\, vibrant culture of Jewish communities in the Middle East. Featuring live music on the beautiful oud by Aaron Lightstone and Matan Boker\, Daniel Koren\, Founder and Executive Director of Allied Voices for Israel (AVI)\, and a distinguished special guest\, as well as a delicious Iraqi-inspired dinner and dessert. \nTogether\, we’ll explore the rich history of Jews who were exiled from the lands which they called home. Don’t miss the chance to learn about Mizrachi traditions and experience this evening that you will not want to miss! \nREGISTER HERE (tickets are $54/person\, or $36/under 35s) \nThis Adult Education program is sponsored in part through Dr. Naim and Renee Dallal’s Legacy Gift in support of Sephardic Studies. \nPlease register by Thursday\, November 26
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/celebrating-middle-eastern-jewry-5787-2026-commemorating-yom-haplitim/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261201T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162931Z
CREATED:20250116T203204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T162931Z
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SUMMARY:Dorot Games
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Games\nTuesdays\, 12:45 pm\nSchwartz/Reisman Atrium \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. \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/2026-12-01/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261201T193000
DTSTAMP:20250930T162513Z
CREATED:20250829T131139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162513Z
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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-3/2026-12-01/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261202T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261202T123000
DTSTAMP:20261102T141902Z
CREATED:20260804T181210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261102T141902Z
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SUMMARY:The Story of the Jewish People – An Ongoing Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Story of the Jewish People – An Ongoing Discussion\nwith Mark Goodman \nWednesdays\, September 16-December 31\, 11:00 am \nJewish 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 exile\, rebuke and redemption\, to the post-biblical accounts shaped by recurring forces of persecution and emancipation\, catastrophe and renewal\, Jewish life has developed through constant interaction between inward tradition and outward pressure. \nAt the center of Jewish history stands a religious tradition built on covenant\, sacred law\, communal memory\, and interpretation. The biblical period establishes foundational themes: the relationship between God and Israel\, the importance of Torah\, and the repeated tension between faithfulness and disruption. After the destruction of the First and Second Temples\, Judaism increasingly became a tradition of text\, study\, and practice rather than one centred on a single sacred site. Rabbinic Judaism developed institutions\, commentaries\, and legal frameworks that allowed Jewish identity to survive dispersion and lay the groundwork for a culture built around language\, ritual\, education\, calendar\, family life\, and community organization. At the same time\, Jews in different regions developed distinctive cultural forms: Hebrew\, Aramaic\, Yiddish\, Ladino\, local liturgies\, and philosophical traditions. Over time\, internal diversity became one of the defining features of Jewish civilization. \nJewish history also involves the changing ways Jews organized themselves as communities and negotiated their place in larger political systems. In antiquity\, Israelites moved from a tribal confederation to monarchy\, exile\, and postexilic restoration. In later centuries\, Jews lived under empires\, kingdoms\, caliphates\, city-states\, and modern nation-states. Their legal status varied widely\, from relative autonomy to heavy restriction\, depending on time and place. \nEncounters with surrounding peoples\, religions\, and states have always shaped them. These relations included both exchange and conflict. Jews lived among Babylonians\, Persians\, Greeks\, Romans\, Christians\, Muslims\, and modern secular societies\, and each setting produced distinctive patterns of coexistence and pressure. Sometimes Jews served as intermediaries in trade\, scholarship\, or administration; at other times they were marginalized\, expelled\, forced to convert\, or targeted by violence. \nThroughout all periods\, Jewish history reflects both vulnerability and resilience in the face of changing external worlds. During the course of the program\, we will examine the arc of the Jewish story\, gain an understanding of the challenges and responses\, and explore the relationship between our present-day existence and that of past generations. Please join us on Wednesday at 11 am\, either in person or on Zoom. \nREGISTER HERE TO JOIN US!  \nClick the links below to download some reading materials for this discussion \nThe Jews in the Near East – Chronology and Overview \nHELLENISTIC AND ROMAN ERAS.\nKey events in Medieval Ashkenazi Jewish history\nMEDIEVAL PERIOD\nThe Intellectual Leadership of Medieval Jewish Society in Europe\nWhat were the Mishnah and the Talmud\nWho Was Rashi \n70 C.E. and its Consequences \nChronology\nIn the beginning\nThe creation and evolution of Jewish texts \nChanuka\nChart: Chronological Landmarks of the Ancient Near Eastern\nHellenistic and Roman Eras
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/the-story-of-the-jewish-people/2026-12-02/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261202T210000
DTSTAMP:20260918T135957Z
CREATED:20260818T132603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T135957Z
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SUMMARY:Brotherhood Presents: Krav Maga
DESCRIPTION:Brotherhood Presents: Krav Maga\nWednesdays\, October 14\, 21\, November 4\, 11\, December 2 7:00 pm \nBrotherhood is continuing to offer a Krav Maga class open to all Holy Blossom Temple Members\, regardless of gender identity or fitness level. \nJoin us for the 5-session course designed to teach practical self-defence techniques\, improve physical fitness\, and develop mental resilience in a supportive community of like-minded individuals. Classes take place on Wednesday evenings. All temple members\, regardless of fitness level\, are welcome\, and no previous experience or training is needed. \nRegister here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/brotherhood-presents-krav-maga-2/2026-12-02/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261202T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261202T210000
DTSTAMP:20261110T193335Z
CREATED:20261110T193335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261110T193335Z
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SUMMARY:Why the caregiver needs care (And how to get it)
DESCRIPTION:The Luke Sklar Mental Health Initiative Presents:  \nWhy the caregiver needs care (And how to get it)\nWednesday\, December 2\, 7:00 pm \nYou’ve heard it before: you can’t pour from an empty cup. But when you’re busy filling everyone else’s\, your own well-being can start to feel like just one more item on the to-do list. Join us for an evening dedicated to caring for those who care for others. \nMost of us will be caregivers at some point in our lives\, whether for children\, parents\, spouses\, or friends. The role brings significant challenges\, including exhaustion\, isolation\, difficulty at work\, guilt\, grief\, resentment and even burnout. Caregivers may be supporting a child with a disability\, a spouse with a physical or mental health condition\, a teen struggling with addiction\, or an aging parent\, including one living with dementia. Join our panel of experts and people with lived experience to learn practical tools for managing the physical\, mental\, and spiritual demands of caring for loved ones. \nYou’ll learn practical strategies for: \n\nProtecting your own wellbeing\nReaching out for support\nBuilding self-care habits\nCommunicating effectively\n\nYou give so much to others. Fill your own cup\, and leave with helpful resources\, new connections\, and tips that support lasting change. Join us in the Mishkan for the program\, followed by community and refreshments. For anyone who can’t make it in person\, this event will also be livestreamed. The link to the livestream will be provided upon registration. \nPlease register HERE (whether attending in person or online) to join us. \nIf you can’t attend in person and have a question you’d like addressed by the panel during the program\, in confidence\, please send it to: theLSMHI@gmail.com \n  \nOur Panelists \n\nRabbi Geoffrey Haber\, BA\, BA\, MA\, DD\, DMin\nRabbi Dr. Geoffrey Haber is currently a Spiritual Care Practitioner (Chaplain)\, Registered Psychotherapist and Certified CPE (Clinical Psychospiritual Education) Supervisor-Educator at North York General Hospital. He is also Adjunct Faculty and Coordinator of Jewish Faith Formation in the Master’s in Psychospiritual Studies program at Knox College in the Toronto School of Theology at the University of Toronto. Until his retirement in 2024\, he was Rabbi and Director of Spiritual Care at Baycrest Health Sciences. Rabbi Haber served 12 years in the US Navy Reserve Chaplain Corps and was Honorably Discharged at the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Before his career in chaplaincy\, he served as a congregational rabbi for 27 years\, mostly in New Jersey. \n\nCindy Brcko\, MSW\, RSW\nCindy Brcko is a Social Worker with over 26 years of clinical experience supporting older adults and caregivers. Since 2000\, she has provided compassionate care across inpatient and outpatient settings at Baycrest\, helping clients cope with challenging physical and\nneurocognitive conditions and navigating complex health and social systems. She also maintains a private practice where she offers therapeutic interventions to individuals and\nfamilies and consultation and education to groups and communities. Committed to research\, innovation\, and education\, Cindy developed an evidence-based\ncounselling model at the Katz Centre for Gerontological Social Work\, mentors Master of Social Work students\, learners and other healthcare professionals\, and has taught at the University of Toronto’s Institute for Life Course and Aging. She is an experienced advocate\, speaker\, collaborator\, and leader dedicated to advancing support and care for older adults and caregivers. \n\nPiers Knight\, Lived Experience Panellist\nPiers Knight is a panellist with lived experience in caregiving as well as facilitating caregiver courses. Following a career in information technology as a data analyst and computer programmer\, Piers Knight now works and volunteers at Circle of Care as a meals-on-wheels driver\, facilitator of a course for caregivers\, drummer at an adult day program for elderly dementia patients and a quizmaster for a trivia game for seniors. He was a caregiver for his mother in the later stages of her life\, after the untimely passing of her husband\, when she was hospitalized multiple times.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/why-the-caregiver-needs-care-and-how-to-get-it/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261203T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260910T171525Z
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SUMMARY:Community Dinner: Out of the Cold
DESCRIPTION:Community Dinner: Out of the Cold\nThursdays\, November 5 – March 25\, 5:30 pm \nJoin 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 thousands of adults who are homeless\, isolated\, or facing food insecurity. \nVolunteers prepare warm meals\, serve our guests with dignity\, provide uplifting and meaningful programming\, and provide visitors with vital supplies during the harsh winter months. \nThis year\, 2026-27\, we will open our doors on November 5 at 5:30 pm. It will run for 5 months\, from Thursday\, November 5\, to the last Thursday of March (March 25)\, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm\nLearn more about Out of the Cold at Holy Blossom here: https://holyblossom.org/out-of-the-cold/ \nReturning\, veteran\, and new volunteers are all welcome! Please contact our volunteer coordinator\, Tabitha Grove (ootc@holyblossom.org)\, to secure your volunteer date and role. We are always looking for new volunteers to greet and welcome\, serve\, bake at home\, help transport food\, and help us set up and break down the Phillip Smith Congregational Hall. \nPlease note that\, due to security issues and ongoing building renewal\, the Phillip & Fannie Smith Congregational Hall is not accessible for people with disabilities during the operating hours of this program. Due to current limitations\, our guests cannot sleep over.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/community-dinner-out-of-the-cold/2026-12-03/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260804T181314Z
CREATED:20260724T125528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T181314Z
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SUMMARY:Little Blossoms with Marky and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Little Blossoms with Marky and Friends\n3 times available: 10:00 am\, 11:00 am\, 12:00 Noon\nOctober\, 16\, 23\, 30; November 6\, 13\, 20\, 27; December 4 \nClasses have limited spots\n0-4 years of age \nJoin us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music\, stories\, and more. Dr. Marky (MD\, MEd) is an award-winning entertainer and respected educator with over 20 years of experience running Shabbat programs that inspire and help stimulate your child’s motor and language development. Welcome Shabbat with a smile and song in your heart! \nRegister here!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/little-blossoms-with-marky-and-friends/2026-12-04/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261204T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261204T180000
DTSTAMP:20261106T162500Z
CREATED:20261106T162500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261106T162500Z
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SUMMARY:Intergenerational Chanukah Party
DESCRIPTION:Intergenerational Chanukah Party\nFriday\, December 4\, 4:30 pm \nGather on the first night of Chanukah as we celebrate the Festival of Lights and Shabbat! Join us for the return of our annual Holy Blossom “Latke-Off!” Last year’s champion\, plus two new challengers\, will be golden\, crispy\, and delicious —waiting for you!! Toppings and latke accoutrements will be provided; you vote for the champion! \nTogether\, we’ll sing songs and tell stories of overcoming darkness and heroes from ages long ago. Crafts for children will be available. As we bring in Chanukah 5787 as a community\, we will honour our Lights of the Temple and thank them for their years of selfless dedication to our beloved synagogue. \nRegistration coming soon \nChanukah Celebrations at Holy Blossom Temple are generously sponsored by Judy and Sam Sapera
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/intergenerational-chanukah-party-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260814T134310Z
CREATED:20260814T134310Z
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SUMMARY:HBTogether Hybrid Book Club 
DESCRIPTION:HBTogether Hybrid Book Club  \nSundays\, monthly\,  11:00 am \nInterested in a book club with a difference?   \nConsider the HBTogether Book Club: \nWe read and discuss books of Jewish interest\, of Canadian\, Israeli and American origin and available in a variety of formats from the public library. \nJoin us on the first Sunday of the month at 11 am at the Max Enkin Library at Holy Blossom Temple or on Zoom. \nPaused over the summer the book club will resume after the High Holy Days on Sun November 1\, with When We See You Again by Rachel Goldberg-Polin:  A mother’s heartbreaking story of personal grief amidst international scrutiny. \nFive  books later\, the 2026/2027 season will conclude on June 6 with The Free World by prize-winning Canadian author David Bezmozgis depicting the flight of three generations of the Krasnansky family who flee Soviet Latvia to the uncertain freedom of Rome in the Seventies. \nYou’re welcome to join us in person or online even if you haven’t read the book yet but share our interest. \nFor further information including a complete list of book club selections please contact Temple Librarian\, Caroline Ingvaldsen\, at library@holyblossom.org  
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/hbtogether-hybrid-book-club/2026-12-06/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261206T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261206T173000
DTSTAMP:20261105T143706Z
CREATED:20261002T145536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T143706Z
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SUMMARY:The Life & Light of Cantor Beny Maissner z”l
DESCRIPTION:The Life & Light of Cantor Beny Maissner z”l\nA memorial concert \nSunday\, December 6\, 4:00 pm \nIn honour of the life and legacy of Cantor Beny Maissner z”l\, we gather for an afternoon of music that celebrates a remarkable life devoted to the art of cantorial music. Spanning continents\, generations\, and a career of extraordinary breadth\, the music reflects the lasting imprint of his voice\, artistry\, and spirit. \nFeaturing our own Cantor David Rosen\, Cantorial Soloist Lindi Rivers\, Holy Blossom Temple Singers\, Lachan Jewish Choir\, Cantor Michael Smolash\, Cantor Ted Labow and special guest stars. \nA portion of the proceeds from the concert will be donated to Pancreatic Cancer North America in memory of Cantor Maissner z”l\nTo make a further donation to Pancreatic Cancer\, please click here \nJoin us for The Life and Light of Cantor Beny Maissner z”l\, a special celebration honouring his life and legacy. \nWe offer several registration levels\, each with different seating options and opportunities to share a personal tribute. Choose the level that best suits how you would like to participate in this memorable event. \nClick here to register \nREGISTRATION LEVELS \nGeneral Ticket Admission: \nMembers: Adults $36|Students/Young Adults (25 and under) $18 \nNon-Members: Adults $54|Students/Young Adults (25 and under) $36 \nReserved Tickets:  \nNESS: $180\nIncludes 2 Reserved tickets. \nGADOL: $360\nIncludes 2 tickets in the reserved seating area\, your name in the program\, and the opportunity to submit a written tribute of up to 100 words to be featured on our Tribute Page. \nHA-YA: $540\nIncludes 4 tickets in the reserved seating area\, your name in the program\, and the opportunity to submit either a short video tribute or a written tribute of up to 250 words to be featured on our Tribute Page. \nSHAM: $1\,800\nIncludes 4 tickets in the reserved seating area\, your name in the program\, and the opportunity to submit either a short video tribute or a written tribute of up to 250 words to be featured on our Tribute Page. This level also includes recognition at the dessert reception. \nThis concert is made possible by the generosity of donors to the Cantor Beny Maissner Memorial Fund and Diana Goodman. \nFor questions about registration levels or tribute submissions\, please contact Marni Turner at mturner@holyblossom.org.\nTax receipts will be issued for the eligible portion of the registration fee\, less the value of the tickets and any other applicable benefits. \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/the-life-light-of-cantor-beny-maissner-zl/
CATEGORIES:Centre for Arts & Culture,HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260724T135947Z
CREATED:20260724T125210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T135947Z
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SUMMARY:Big Israel Questions: Young (er) Adult Learning Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Big Israel Questions: Young (er) Adult Learning Fellowship\nMondays\, Oct 19\, 26\, Nov 2\, 9\, 23\, 30\, Dec 7\, 14\, 6:30 pm \nFor Jewish adults in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s\nSharing a table does not require sharing opinions. \nThe questions you’ve been wrestling with. The ones you’ve been hesitant to ask. The ones you’ve been avoiding because our current climate too often rewards certainty over curiosity. Bring them to this eight-week learning community with master Jewish educator Michael Soberman and Rabbi Taylor Baruchel. \nRegister here \n“Big Israel Questions” is generously sponsored by Cheryl & David Blinick and family \nHow do we speak about Israel when the answers aren’t simple?\nFew topics evoke as much passion\, pain\, hope\, and complexity as Israel. For many Jews today\, conversations can feel increasingly polarized\, leaving us caught between certainty and silence. This fellowship offers another way. \nEach evening begins with dinner\, because some of the best Jewish learning happens around a shared table. Through Jewish texts\, history\, contemporary voices\, and honest conversation\, we’ll explore some of the biggest questions facing Israel and the Jewish people today. \nThis is not a debate club or a course that expects everyone to reach the same conclusions. It is a learning community where curiosity is encouraged\, respectful disagreement is welcomed\, and complexity is embraced. \nWhether you’re seeking a deeper understanding of Israel\, wrestling with difficult questions\, or simply looking for a place where you can ask them\, this fellowship invites you to learn with others who believe that curiosity is one of Judaism’s superpowers. \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/big-israel-questions-young-er-adult-learning-fellowship/2026-12-07/
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SUMMARY:Dorot Presents: 5787 Chanukah Storytelling Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Presents: 5787 Chanukah Storytelling Celebration\nTuesday\, December 8\, 11:00 am \nJoin Holy Blossom member and storyteller extraordinaire\, Anne Dublin\, together with a few of her friends\, as they tell a variety of tales on the theme of Chanukah in creative and engaging ways. \nTo register (both in-person and virtual)\, CLICK HERE. \nPLEASE REGISTER BY THURSDAY\, DECEMBER 3\, so that we can ensure enough food and treats for all in attendance. \nGames in our Schwartz/Reisman Atrium will begin as usual at 12:45 pm. \nThe Dorot program is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman \n  \nAbout our Presenter\, Anne Dublin \n\nAnne Dublin is an award-winning author of books for young people. \nShe was born in a displaced persons camp in Salzburg\, Austria. Her family came to Canada when she was very young. She grew up in Toronto and was an elementary school teacher and librarian for over 25 years. She taught in Nairobi\, Kingston\, Winnipeg\, and Toronto. \nAnne has won or been nominated for numerous awards\, including the Canadian Jewish Literary Award (Youth) for her last two historical novels. \nAnne has been fascinated by Jewish storytelling for many years. She especially enjoys telling Jewish folktales from Eastern Europe. For the past year and a half\, Anne has hosted a Jewish storytelling circle in her home once a month. The connections between people and stories are always a delight\, for we are a people of stories.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-presents-5787-chanukah-storytelling-celebration/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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