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 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 […]
Crash of the Heavens An Evening with Author Douglas Century: Uncovering the Untold Story of Hannah Senesh Wednesday, November 19, 7:00 pm Join us for this international book launch with acclaimed author Douglas Century — a powerful and revealing evening as he presents a new portrait of Hannah Senesh, the heroic poet, paratrooper, and resistance […]
Israel Dialogues Fall 2025 5 weeks, starting Thursday, November 6, 12:00 pm Our Israel Dialogues sessions return this fall at a pivotal time, with thanks to our Israel Dialogues Organizing Committee and our expert panellists. Register here November 6: Paul Liptz Title: October 7 and its Impact on the Voice of the People (the […]
Community Dinner: Out of the Cold Thursdays, 5:30 pm For more than two 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. Volunteers prepare warm […]
Rosh Chodesh Kislev Friday, November 21, 7:30 am Rosh Chodesh, meaning head of the month, is a holiday celebrating the arrival of a new moon. It is often celebrated by women as a day off from work. All genders are welcome to join Women of Holy Blossom and pray in solidarity with Israel’s Women […]
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm (FULL) 10 Weeks: Sept 12, 19, Oct 3, 17, 24, 31, Nov 14, 21, 28 and Dec 5 0 – 5 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. […]
ARZA Canada Week Wine and Cheese Friday, November 21, 5:00 pm We are pleased to welcome Lesley Sachs, an accomplished Israeli leader and the new Chair of the Israel Reform Movement (IMPJ), for a pre-Shabbat reception. Lesley will be in conversation with Rabbi Kaye to provide us with behind-the-scenes news from Israel. After that, she […]
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 […]
2025 Annual Meeting of Members Sunday, November 23, 10:00 am Holy Blossom Temple members in good standing are invited to attend our Annual Meeting of Members (AMM) (formerly Annual General Meeting) on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Morning Services begin at 9:00 am in the Herman Chapel, followed by breakfast, generously sponsored by Brotherhood, Women of […]
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 […]
Families of all ages are welcome to join in for an afternoon of babka-baking fun! Each family will make their own babka to take home and enjoy!
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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.