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SUMMARY:The Alef-Bets of Jewish Life
DESCRIPTION:The Alef-Bets of Jewish Life (Includes Adult B’nei Mitzvah)\nMondays\, 6:30 pm (hybrid) \n  \nThis class is designed to be an educational experience for those looking to enhance their Jewish knowledge and build a community of learning within our congregation. \nThis rich program has many exciting components\, most notably an Adult B’nei Mitzvah component for those who wish. \nParticipants may pick and choose the “track/s” they wish to participate in\, one of which is a full Adult B’nei Mitzvah experience\, the Beit Midrash\, Hebrew tutoring\, and Trope. \nIt is suitable for all our congregants\, whether you have been part of Holy Blossom forever or joined us recently. \nThe Beit Midrash class will run most Monday nights following our 6:00 pm minyan\, taught by your Rabbis and Cantors. The schedule is below\, in-person and virtual. It is based on a curriculum of three of our central Jewish values—Torah (Study)\, Avodah (Worship)\, and G’milut Chassadim (Acts of Loving Kindness)—with an additional three sessions in April 2026 for the Adult B’nei Mitzvah cohort with Rabbi McCarroll. \nA light dinner will be provided during these sessions. \nSee below for the schedule. The Beit Midrash will be offered in-person and virtual. Hebrew and Trope will be in-person only\, but extra support will be available to catch up on missed sessions. You can deepen your study by signing up for any or all of these wonderful additional offerings! \nAs our Sages say: “zil gamoor” the rest is study – now go and learn! \n  \nPlease find the registration for all tracks HERE \nPricing is based on which elements you are participating in. \nTo sign up for the evening minyan Zoom\, click here.\nTo access the curriculum (subject to change)\, click here. \nFor any questions\, including regarding financial assistance or extra information\, please reach out to Rabbi Eliza McCarroll\, emccarroll@holyblossom.org \n  \n*UPDATED* CLASS SCHEDULE: \nBEIT MIDRASH (6:30-7:45 pm): November 3\, November 10\, November 17\, December 1\, December 8\, December 15\, January 26\, February 2\, February 9\nADULT B’NEI MITZVAH PREPARATION (6:30-7:45 pm): April 13\, 20\, 27 \nAdditionally\, you can deepen your experience with the following “add-on” sessions… \nTROPE with Cantorial Soloist Lindi Rivers (7:45-8:45 pm): January 26\, February 2\, February 9\nHEBREW with Dalia Alalouf (7:45-8:45 pm): November 3\, November 10\, November 17\, December 1\, December 8\, December 15\, April 13\, April 20\, April 27\nHEBREW HELP with Dalia Alalouf (6:30-7:30 pm): January 12\, January 19\, February 23\, March 9\, March 30.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/the-alef-bets-of-jewish-life-2/2025-11-03/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251102T123000
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SUMMARY:YEAH Hamsa Decorating!
DESCRIPTION:YEAH Hamsa Decorating (Grades 2-5)!\nSunday\, November 2\, 12:30 pm \nCome to our YEAH event where we’ll decorate our very own colourful Hamsas! ✋\nLearn about this special symbol of protection and kindness while creating a unique design to take home and bring good luck to you and your family. \nRegister here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/yeah-hamsa-decorating/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251102T123000
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SUMMARY:Holy Talent! Women of Holy Blossom Variety Show and Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Holy Talent! Women of Holy Blossom Variety Show and Meet & Greet\nSunday\, November 2\, 10:00 am \nJoin Women of Holy Blossom for a morning of entertainment and friendship. \n$20 for members of Women of Holy Blossom and/or members of Holy Blossom Temple.\nMembers of WHB have made the 2025 $40 contribution. HBT members have officially joined the Temple. If you aren’t sure\, send an email to womenofholyblossom@gmail.com. We’d be happy to check for you. $25 for non-members.\nCost includes lunch \nRegister here \nPlease note: This is a women’s only event\, about women and for women. But Women of Holy Blossom respects your definition of what it means to be a woman. Nonbinary and gender fluid folks are also welcome.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/holy-talent-women-of-holy-blossom-variety-show-and-meet-greet/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251031T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251031T180000
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SUMMARY:Wine and Cheese with Author Ayelet Tsabari
DESCRIPTION:Wine and Cheese with Author Ayelet Tsabari\nFriday\, October 31\, 5:00 pm \n  \nWe are thrilled to welcome renowned author Ayelet Tsabari for a special wine and cheese nosh before our Kabbalat Shabbat services. \nTogether\, we will hear some selections from her new book\, Songs for the Broken Hearted\, and celebrate her visit to Toronto. Wine and cheese will be served from 5:00 to 6:00 pm\, and services begin at 6:00 pm. \nRegister here (for catering purposes). \nGenerously sponsored by Susan and Joseph Young \n  \nABOUT AYELET TSABARI \nAyelet Tsabari is the author of Songs for the Brokenhearted\, winner of a National Jewish Book Award for Fiction and the Association of Jewish Libraries Fiction Award and A Globe and Mail Best Book of 2024. Her memoir in essays The Art of Leaving\, was a finalist for the Writer’s Trust Hilary Weston Prize and The Vine Awards\, winner of the Canadian Jewish Literary Award for memoir\, and an Apple Books and Kirkus Review Best Book of 2019. \nHer first book\, the story collection The Best Place on Earth\, won the Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature\, and the Edward Lewis Wallant Award for Jewish Fiction. The book was a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice\, and was nominated for The Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award. \nShe’s the co-editor of the award-winning anthology Tongues: On Longing and Belonging Through Language. Ayelet teaches creative writing at The University of King’s College MFA and at Guelph MFA in Creative Writing.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/wine-and-cheese-with-author-ayelet-tsabari/
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SUMMARY:Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock
DESCRIPTION:Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock\n3 times available: 10:00 am\, 11:00 am\, and 12:00 pm (FULL)\n10 Weeks: Sept 12\, 19\, Oct 3\, 17\, 24\, 31\, Nov 14\, 21\, 28 and Dec 5 \n0 – 5 years of age \n  \nRegister here! \n  \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!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/little-blossoms-with-marky-weinstock-3/2025-10-31/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T210000
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SUMMARY:HaTzipporim (Empty Nesters) My Mother's Table: Every Recipe has a Story
DESCRIPTION:HaTzipporim (Empty Nesters) My Mother’s Table: Every Recipe has a Story\nThursday\, October 30\, 7:00 pm \n  \nJoin us at the proverbial family dinner table as we celebrate the launch of “Love What’s On Your Plate: Wholesome Recipes to Cherish and Share\,” a beautiful cookbook by Holy Blossom member Stephanie Valentine\, packed with nutritious meals for busy families — all rooted in the rich tradition of Jewish cooking. \nThe evening will feature a lively conversation between: \nSTEPHANIE VALENTINE & SHARON NEISS ARBESS \nTogether\, they’ll explore how to add a personal touch to beloved traditional Jewish dishes — honouring the past while embracing the present.\nTickets $10 \nRegister HERE \nExpect warm stories\, fresh ideas\, and plenty of inspiration for blending health and heritage. \nSTEPHANIE VALENTINE\, B.A.\, CNP\, MHWC\, is a registered holistic and culinary nutritionist\, clinical hypnotist\, and professional mental health coach. As the founder of SV Living\, she is creating a community (approximately 70K followers) that values wellness\, family\, and the power of a delicious meal. Love What’s on Your Plate is her debut cookbook. Visit: svliving.com \nSHARON NEISS ARBESS is an author\, writer\, and darn good friend. She is the author of four books\, including The Most Amazing Department Store. Her writing has also appeared in national newspapers and online magazines. Sharon lives in Toronto with her husband\, Gordie Arbess. Together\, they’ve raised three adult children who continue to inspire her writing. Visit: https://sharonneissarbess.com/#
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/hatzipporim-empty-nesters-my-mothers-table-every-recipe-has-a-story/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T180000
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SUMMARY:Mitzvah Bakers
DESCRIPTION:Mitzvah Bakers\nWednesdays\, Monthly\, 6:00 pm \nJoin us for a fun and meaningful evening of baking with purpose! We’ll roll up our sleeves\, make delicious treats and pack them up to share with those in need. Connect with friends\, earn mitzvah hours\, and make a difference! \nRegister here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/mitzvah-bakers-2/2025-10-29/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T193000
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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-3/2025-10-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T150000
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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/2025-10-28/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T230000
DTSTAMP:20260420T191532Z
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SUMMARY:Take Me Out to the Temple: World Series Watch Party (Game 3)
DESCRIPTION:Take Me Out to the Temple: World Series Watch Party (Game 3)\nMonday\, October  27\, 8:00 pm \nStep up to the plate and join your fellow Holy Blossom fans as the Toronto Blue Jays go to bat against the LA Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series! Let’s cheer on the Blue Jays together. There will be light snacks\, drinks\, and tons of fun. \n⚾ It’s sure to be a home run of an evening! GO JAYS GO! \nRegistration opening soon \nThis event is generously sponsored by Holy Blossom Temple Brotherhood. All are welcome 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/take-me-out-to-the-temple-world-series-watch-party-game-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T183000
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SUMMARY:JYG Pumpkin Carving!
DESCRIPTION:🎃 JYG (Junior Youth Group) Pumpkin Carving 🎃\nMonday\, October 27\, 5:30 pm \nGet ready to roll up your sleeves and unleash your inner pumpkin artist! Join us for a Halloween Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza\, where creativity\, laughter\, and a little bit of spooky fun come together for an unforgettable fall evening. \nWhether you’re going for spooky\, silly\, or spectacular\, we’ll have everything you need — pumpkins\, carving tools\, templates\, and inspiration galore. Design your very own jack-o’-lantern masterpiece to light up the season! \nRegister here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/jyg-pumpkin-carving/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251026T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251026T123000
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SUMMARY:Pet Blessing 5786/2025!
DESCRIPTION:Pet Blessing 5786/2025!\nSunday\, October 26\, 11:30 am \n  \nJoin us for a heartwarming morning of furry\, feathered\, and scaly fun at Holy Blossom Temple’s Annual Pet Blessing\, in honour of Parshat Noach! Whether you’re a proud pet parent or just an animal enthusiast\, this event is designed for you and your family. \nVisit us at the Ava Road parking lot from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm\, where our clergy will bestow a special blessing upon your cherished pets\, regardless of their size or species. Dogs\, cats\, iguanas\, and all critters are welcome! \nEvent is free\, but please REGISTER HERE. \nThis event is generously sponsored by the Holy Blossom Temple Brotherhood \n  \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/pet-blessing-5786-2025/
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