Holy Blossom Temple Welcomes Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism Friday, March 28, 6:00 pm We are honored to welcome and host Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the president of the Union for Reform Judaism, to Holy Blossom Temple. Rabbi Jacobs will give the Kabbalat Shabbat drash as part of our Friday […]
Rosh Chodesh Nisan Sunday, March 30, 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 […]
MP Don Stewart: A Neighbourhood Check-Up Sunday, March 30, 10:30 am Join the Honourable Don Stewart, Member of Parliament for Toronto-St. Paul’s and Rabbi Samuel Kaye at Holy Grounds Café to share your thoughts and ideas on issues that are important to you. Please let us know how many people from your household, including […]
Tefillah 101: An Introduction to Prayer and Spiritual Practice Everything You’ve Wanted to Ask About Jewish Prayer—But Never Did! Ever wondered why we bow at certain moments? What the Torah service really means? Or how Reform Judaism has shaped prayer? If you’ve had questions about Jewish prayer services but never felt able to ask, this […]
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.
Israel Dialogues Spring 2025 April 2, April 11, May 8, 12:00 pm (online only) with thanks to our Israel Dialogues Organizing Committee and our expert panellists Register here Wednesday, April 2, 12:00 pm Israel in Crisis: A Jewish Diaspora Response with Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch Rabbi Hirsch is the former Executive Director of ARZA […]
Gentlemen of Brotherhood, it’s time to shuffle up and deal! Join us for an exciting Poker & Games Night—an evening of high stakes
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm 9 Weeks: March 21, 28 April 4, 25 May 2, 9, 23, 30, and June 6 0 – 5 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, […]
Wine & Cheese & Poetry Toronto Jewish Poetry Exchange in Celebration of National Poetry Month Friday, April 4, 5:00 pm We’ll kick off this special weekend with a wine and cheese nosh and a chance to meet our Poets-in-Residence before our Kabbalat Shabbat services. Hear a brief selection of their poems and usher in […]
Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Guest Poets As part of our Toronto Jewish Poetry Exchange, In Celebration of National Poetry Month Shabbat VaYikra, Saturday April 5, 9:00 am On Sacrifice and Service Poets Deborah Leipziger, Alisha Kaplan, and Adam Sol will provide a poetic approach to the weekly Torah portion Parashat Vayikra. This Torah […]
The Union for Reform Judaism Honours Elliott Jacobson and Carole Sterling for Decades of Leadership Shabbat VaYikra, Saturday, April 5, 2025 Elliott and Carole, each in their own ways, have served and strengthened Holy Blossom Temple and Canadian Jewry. Likely less known among the congregation is their longtime leadership within the North American Reform Movement. […]
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