Big Israel Questions: Young (er) Adult Learning Fellowship Mondays, Oct 19, 26, Nov 2, 9, 23, 30, Dec 7, 14, 6:30 pm For Jewish adults in their 20s, 30s, and 40s Sharing a table does not require sharing opinions. The questions you've been wrestling with. The ones you've been hesitant to ask. The ones you've […]
Dorot Games Tuesdays, 12:45 pm Schwartz/Reisman Atrium Dorot programming is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. 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 […]
The Story of the Jewish People – An Ongoing Discussion with Mark Goodman Wednesdays, September 16-December 31, 11:00 am Jewish history is best understood as the story of a people shaped by myth, memory, law, custom, migration, adaptation, and endurance across more than two millennia and six continents. From the biblical narratives of covenant and […]
Film Talks: What I’m watching and why… Monthly, Wednesdays, 2:00 pm (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 […]
Mitzvah Bakers Wednesday, November 4, 5:30 pm Come and bake for an amazing cause, support Out of the Cold, and earn some volunteer hours in the process. Register here!
HBT 101: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Holy Blossom Temple, but Haven't Had the Chance to Ask! Wednesdays, November 4, 11, 18, 7:00 pm A three-part, team-taught course open to all, but designed especially for those who are new(er) to the congregation. We look forward to welcoming you as we explore our Holy […]
Brotherhood Presents: Krav Maga Wednesdays, October 14, 21, November 4, 11, December 2 7:00 pm Brotherhood is continuing to offer a Krav Maga class open to all Holy Blossom Temple Members, regardless of gender identity or fitness level. Join us for the 5-session course designed to teach practical self-defence techniques, improve physical fitness, and develop […]
Community Dinner: Out of the Cold Thursdays, November 5 - March 25, 5:30 pm Join us for our 30th anniversary of Out of the Cold! For three 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 […]
Little Blossoms with Marky and Friends 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 12:00 Noon October, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13, 20, 27; December 4 Classes have limited spots 0-4 years of age Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, MEd) is an award-winning entertainer and respected […]
Grade 6&7 YMCA Shabbaton November 6, 4:15 pm - November 7, 8:00 pm Join your HBT friends in grades 6&7 for a shabbat at camp! We'll enjoy outdoor activities with YMCA staff, programming with our shinshinit Ye'ela and Cotler School staff, visits from Cantor Rosen and Rabbi Kaye, in addition to celebrating camp-style Shabbat with […]
Shabbat of Welcome 5787/2026 November 6-7, 2026 Together, we’ll celebrate our vibrant community, where each one of us has helped make Holy Blossom a spiritual home. With so many of our members joining in the past few years, this event is our way of celebrating the entire congregation, and especially those who are just beginning […]
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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.