IJL Siyum 2025/Launch 2026 Pre-Kabbalat Shabbat L’Chaim Friday, January 9, 5:30 pm Whether you’re midway through IJL, celebrating its completion, or preparing to begin your studies, this gathering is for you. Before Kabbalat Shabbat, we’ll come together for a celebratory L’Chaim, light refreshments, good conversation, and a touch of Torah to carry with you into […]
HaTzipporim (Empty Nesters) Potluck Shabbat! Friday, January 9, 6:00 pm Join fellow HaTzipporim (Empty Nesters) members for our meaningful, musical congregational Kabbalat Shabbat from 6:00 pm, followed by dinner at a private home (from approximately 7:30 pm). A delicious potluck dinner will be graciously hosted by Shelley Greene and Joel Kirsh (walking distance from HBT, […]
YAD: Shabbat Dinner Friday, January 9, 7:15 pm Start 2026 in good company! Join your fellow young(er) adults for our first Shabbat dinner of the new year! Come for the music and joy of our 6:00 pm Kabbalat Shabbat service, then stick around for a cozy vegetarian Italian feast — think eggplant parm, garlicky goodness, […]
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 […]
Special Shabbat Mincha Service Saturday, January 10, 5:00 pm In person and online Click here to join the service online
Hand in Hand with Herzl Sunday, January 11, 10:00 am From December through February, Holy Blossom Temple will host an incredible array of artifacts centred on the extraordinary life of Theodore Herzl, the founder of modern political Zionism. These incredible and unique treasures will be on display in the Living Museum, located in our Atrium. […]
HBTogether Knifty Knitters Sundays, 10:30 am Would you like to learn how to knit or sharpen your knitting skills? Anne Dublin will offer three consecutive sessions in January to Holy Blossom members, after which the group will meet bi-monthly. If you haven't picked up knitting needles for a long time or want to learn the […]
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 […]
The Alef-Bets of Jewish Life (Includes Adult B'nei Mitzvah) Mondays, 6:30 pm (hybrid) This 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. This rich program has many exciting components, most notably an Adult B'nei Mitzvah component for […]
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 second week to hear about the latest great novels she’s discovering, the development of contemporary genres, and old favourites. There’s time at the end for […]
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 […]
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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.