Secrets and Sources of Holy Blossom’s Stained-Glass Windows (Part 2) with Holy Blossom’s Archives Committee Join Holy Blossom’s Archives Committee members for a follow-up session on the synagogue’s historic stained-glass windows. Last Shavuot, our presentation focused on the window’s narratives and the people who inspired them. This time, the committee will take you on a […]
When to Apologize? When to Forgive? Why it Might Matter with Jack Kugelmass Most of us have been confronted with a dilemma that approximates the following scenarios: You had an interaction with someone; you sensed by their reaction to you that they felt hurt by your words; yet you had no intention of causing any […]
When to Apologize? When to Forgive? Why it Might Matter with Jack Kugelmass Most of us have been confronted with a dilemma that approximates the following scenarios: You had an interaction with someone; you sensed by their reaction to you that they felt hurt by your words; yet you had no intention of causing any […]
Secrets and Sources of Holy Blossom’s Stained-Glass Windows (Part 2) with Holy Blossom’s Archives Committee Join Holy Blossom’s Archives Committee members for a follow-up session on the synagogue’s historic stained-glass windows. Last Shavuot, our presentation focused on the window’s narratives and the people who inspired them. This time, the committee will take you on a […]
What a Brilliant Irish Catholic Teaches about the Discontents of the Jews: Reflections on John Murray Cuddihy and “The Ordeal of Civility” with Rabbi John Moscowitz How exactly did most of our grandparents or great grandparents lurch from a Yiddish speaking (and thinking!) tribal, East European culture to a mannered Protestant one in but a […]
National Teshuvah: Indigenous Reconciliation and Canadian Jewry With David Koffman and Leading Indigenous Voices across Ontario The High Holy Days present us with an opportunity to turn inward and examine our roots, our behaviours, and our actions over the past year with an eye to improvement in the year to come. As Canada faces an […]
Yom Kippur in Yiddish: Sanctity and Sacrilege With Miriam Borden As 20th century Yiddish culture reinterpreted the most hallowed tenets of Judaism, not even the Day of Atonement was safe. For some, Yom Kippur remained the holiest day of the year, a day of fasting and prayer. For others, it was holy day now […]
Yom Kippur Afternoon and Yizkor (memorial) & Neilah Service Thursday, September 16, 3:15 pm Please return to holyblossom.org/hhd to join our main sanctuary services.
Yom Kippur Afternoon Service, Ohel Moed (in the tent) Thursday, September 16, 5:15 pm Yizkor & Neilah Service
Yom Kippur Afternoon: Neilah for Families Thursday, September 16, 6:15 pm In the Early Childhood Centre playspace off of the Ava Road parking lot (in person only) Sign-up here: https://slotted.co/hbtyomkippurfamilyneilah
Yom Kippur Afternoon: Neilah for Families Thursday, September 16, 6:15 pm
HBTogether Walking Club Every Tuesday and Friday from 8:30-9:30 am Click here to register! It's time to come together and enjoy the outdoors. Calling all walkers to join us rain or shine from 8:30-9:30 am every Tuesday and Friday as we depart the Holy Blossom parking lot for a 50-minute walk at your own […]
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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.
