North of Broadway: Celebrating 170 years of Holy Blossom Temple - SOLD OUT! An evening of the Best of Broadway in support of Excellence in Education Monday, May 11, 7:30 pm (Doors Open) Concert at 8:00pm Cue the Lights. Cue the Music. Holy Blossom Temple invites you to North of Broadway! Join us for a […]
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 […]
Let’s Talk About Dying: The Before, During and After Co-taught by Rabbi Splansky and Cynthia Good Thursdays, May 7, 14, and 21, 1:00 pm (in-person & online) May 7: Before May 14: During May 21: After In these three hybrid sessions, we will study a curated selection of texts to explore how we prepare for […]
Brotherhood Presents: Krav Maga Thursdays, 7:00 pm to 8:00pm (6 Classes - April 16, 23, 30 May 7, 14, 28, 2026) Brotherhood is continuing to offer a Krav Maga class open to all Holy Blossom Temple Members, regardless of gender identity or fitness level. It's not too late to join us for the next 6-sessions of […]
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock Spring Sessions! 2 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am (our 12:00 pm class is SOLD OUT) April 17, 24, May 1, 8, 15, 29, June 5, 12 Classes have limited spots 0-4 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. […]
Shabbat Lunch and Learn with Heart to Heart Saturday, May 16, 12:30 pm Join alumni visitors from Heart to Heart, a group that brings together Jewish and Palestinian Israeli citizens to form meaningful, personal relationships at summer camp here in Ontario, for a Shabbat lunch and learn. Please let us know how many people from […]
SOLD OUT! Havdallah with HaTzipporim! (Empty Nesters) Saturday, May 16, 7:00 pm Be in community with Temple friends, new and old, and enjoy a beautiful spring Motzei Shabbat. There will even be cheesecake in anticipation of Shavuot! Held at the private home of Lesley Simpson and Mark Guttman, we thank them for their generous hospitality. […]
Rosh Chodesh Sivan Sunday, May 17, 9:00 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 […]
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 […]
Israel in Depth Sunday, May 17, 12-5 pm ET/9 am-2 pm PT | Zoom Join us for a Reform Day of Learning — a North America–wide virtual training designed for this moment. Hear from leading experts, tackle big questions, and connect with peers navigating the complexities of a post–October 7 Jewish world. This half-day experience will […]
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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.