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: Armchair Travel to Southern Africa with Elizabeth Szekeres Tuesday, May 19, 11:00 am Elizabeth will take us on a journey to Southern Africa. There will be lions, birds, elephants, giraffes, and much, much more. We will see landscapes, wildflowers and a bit of the human side of this amazing part of the world. […]
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 […]
The Joy of Baking Cheesecake for Shavuot Wednesday, May 20, 6:30 pm Holy Blossom Brotherhood is calling on our members for a special mitzvah! We are organizing a baking session to provide treats for the Erev Shavuot Dessert Reception. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a total novice, all are welcome. Ingredients are provided—just bring […]
Let’s Talk About Dying: The Before, During and After Co-taught by Rabbi Splansky and Cynthia Good Thursdays, May 7, 14, and 21, 1:00 pm (in-person & online) May 7: Before May 14: During May 21: After In these three hybrid sessions, we will study a curated selection of texts to explore how we prepare for […]
Congregational Dinner In Honour of our Confirmands and Teen Leaders Thursday, May 21, 6:00 pm Join us for this special evening starting with a delicious dairy dinner celebrating the confirmands and recognizing teen leadership at Holy Blossom (vegan options available), a meaningful Shavuot service, followed by a dessert reception featuring cheesecake baked by members of […]
Erev Shavuot Service and Confirmation 5786 Thursday, May 21, 7:00 pm Festival tefilla will be led, in part, by the confirmation class of 5786. Join us as we celebrate Matan Torateinu and another generation of Jewish leadership! Join us in sacred worship in person or online
Our Bikkurim: Shavuot Baby Blessing Friday, May 22, 10:00 am There is no better day to celebrate the newest members of our community than Shavuot, the festival of Torah, revelation, and new beginnings. On Shavuot morning, we invite families with babies and toddlers to join us for a special Baby Blessing. Parents and grandparents will […]
Shavuot Yom Tov and Yizkor (Memorial) Service Friday, May 22, 10:00 am A morning rich with meaning as we receive Torah anew. We celebrate Baby Blessings, welcoming the newest members of our community with joy and prayer. We will honour our Pirchei Kodesh Society — cherished congregants who have shaped Holy Blossom through 18, 36, 54, 72 […]
Shavuot Holy-Day Fun Breakout Rooms! For 0-12 year olds Friday, May 22, 10:45 am-12:15 pm (approx) Bring the whole family to Shavuot Yom Tov services, and have your children experience our fun and engaging breakout activities! Our Little Blossoms (ages 0-3) will bring a grownup along and enjoy creative music and stories with our songleader Ayla Smolash. Older children (ages […]
HBTogether Ukulele Group Sundays, 10:30 am The HBTogether Ukulele Group is a group of ukulele players and enthusiasts meeting weekly at the Temple on Sundays to practice our instruments and play music together. The Ukulele Group is led by member Susan Baskin and runs weekly until mid-May. If you would like to find out more […]
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Founded in 1856, Holy Blossom Temple is Toronto’s first synagogue with a rich history of tradition and modernity in our religious and spiritual expression.