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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T193000
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur: Family Neilah Service
DESCRIPTION:Yom Kippur: Family Neilah Service\nMonday\, September 21\, 6:30 pm \nJoin us for a meaningful close to Yom Kippur designed for all ages. Through song\, prayer\, and reflection\, families come together to experience the power of community\, honour the day’s themes of forgiveness and renewal\, and welcome the year ahead with hope and intention.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/yom-kippur-family-neilah-service-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events,High Holy Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T203000
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CREATED:20260817T144316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T144316Z
UID:10019781-1790019000-1790022600@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Havdalah
DESCRIPTION:Havdalah\nMonday\, September 21\, 7:30 pm \nWe join together in song and blessing\, marking the transition from the solemnity of Yom Kippur to the sweetness of the year ahead. Share in a meaningful moment and a slice of honey cake; a taste of joy and renewal to carry us forward.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/havdalah-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events,High Holy Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T180000
DTSTAMP:20260806T180047Z
CREATED:20260804T175340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T180047Z
UID:10019704-1790094600-1790100000@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Intergenerational Sukkah Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Intergenerational Sukkah Decorating\nTuesday\, September 22\, 4:30 pm \nChildren\, grandparents and parents can participate together\, preparing for the festival of Sukkot! Everyone will be able to create beautiful and meaningful decorations for the sukkah\, and enjoy a light pizza meal together at 5:30 pm. \nRegister HERE!\n($5/person for pizza only) \n*Volunteers and friendly helpers are needed to help our young artists with hanging decorations in the sukkah and other holiday decorating around the building.  Please contact Lisa if you can lend a hand: lbaumal@holyblossom.org
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/intergenerational-sukkah-decorating/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T193000
DTSTAMP:20250930T162513Z
CREATED:20250829T131139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162513Z
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SUMMARY:Bereavement Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Bereavement Discussion Group\nImmediately 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. \nWhether a loved one died recently or long ago\, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in memory. \nYou are welcome to “drop-in” occasionally or attend regularly. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/917009371?pwd=T1dDMnd6bUMxUU1FaU1NaHFkVXRWQT09 \nMeeting ID: 917 009 371\nPasscode: 047218 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kgbrqKX9x
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/bereavement-discussion-group-3/2026-09-22/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260907T144614Z
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SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat & Erev Sukkot
DESCRIPTION:Kabbalat Shabbat & Erev Sukkot\nFriday\, September 25\, 6:00 pm \nSukkot is known as Z’man Simchateinu (the time of our rejoicing)! We look forward to you joining us in the Holy Blossom Sukkah to usher in the festival.  \nTo join us online\, please visit our livestream Page 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/kabbalat-shabbat-erev-sukkot/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T232634Z
CREATED:20260812T232634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T232634Z
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SUMMARY:Sukkot Congregational Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Sukkot Congregational Dinner\nFriday\, September 25\, 6:00 pm \nCelebrate Sukkot With Us!\nJoin us as we celebrate Sukkot together\, beginning with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service.\nFollowing the service\, we’ll gather in our Sukkah\, generously built by our Temple Brotherhood\, for the traditional blessings. We’ll then continue the celebration with a congregational dinner in our Atrium. \nCome share in the joy\, community\, and blessings of Sukkot! \nRegistration coming soon! (Please register by Friday\, September 18) \n  \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/sukkot-congregational-dinner/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260926T123000
DTSTAMP:20260907T144504Z
CREATED:20260907T144354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T144504Z
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SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning & Sukkot Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:Shabbat Morning & Sukkot Morning Service\nSaturday\, September 26\, 10:00 am   \nRejoice on this holyday with the rituals and songs of Hallel. Bring your lulav and etrog. There will be special programming for children. We will conclude our service over wine and challah in our Holy Blossom Sukkah. \nBYOLE (Bring your own Lulav and Etrog).  \nTo join us online\, please visit our livestream Page 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/sukkot-morning-service-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T230000
DTSTAMP:20260814T132421Z
CREATED:20260813T145937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T132421Z
UID:10019740-1790677800-1790722800@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Good Books: What Cynthia is Reading\, with Cynthia Good
DESCRIPTION:Good Books: What Cynthia is Reading\, with Cynthia Good\nTuesdays\, 10:30 am via Zoom \nCynthia 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 you to add your reading suggestions. Free and open to all. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/91442171255?pwd=VWZ3b01URXRCUWhGdmdGa3BxUW10QT09 \nMeeting ID: 914 4217 1255\nPasscode: Good \nMeeting ID: 914 4217 1255\nPasscode: 566020\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kca9lTDLGf
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/good-books-what-cynthia-is-reading-with-cynthia-good/2026-09-29/
CATEGORIES:Centre for Arts & Culture,HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162931Z
CREATED:20250116T203204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T162931Z
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SUMMARY:Dorot Games
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Games\nTuesdays\, 12:45 pm\nSchwartz/Reisman Atrium \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. \nWe invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess\, Mahjong\, Canasta\, Rummycube\, Dominos\, Scrabble and social bridge.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-games/2026-09-29/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T193000
DTSTAMP:20250930T162513Z
CREATED:20250829T131139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162513Z
UID:10019084-1790706600-1790710200@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Bereavement Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Bereavement Discussion Group\nImmediately 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. \nWhether a loved one died recently or long ago\, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in memory. \nYou are welcome to “drop-in” occasionally or attend regularly. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/917009371?pwd=T1dDMnd6bUMxUU1FaU1NaHFkVXRWQT09 \nMeeting ID: 917 009 371\nPasscode: 047218 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kgbrqKX9x
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/bereavement-discussion-group-3/2026-09-29/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T225939Z
CREATED:20260903T222543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T225939Z
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SUMMARY:Hockey in the Hut: A Teen Sukkah Event
DESCRIPTION:Hockey in the Hut: A Teen Sukkah Event\nTuesday\, September 29\, 6:30 pm \nHoly Blossom is hosting a watch party in our sukkah for the season opener of the Toronto Maple Leafs for all teens across the GTA! We will be running hockey-themed games and activities throughout the event\, such as ball hockey and balloon hockey. We will also be providing food and snacks! \nRegister here \nFor any questions\, please reach out to Zoey Wallhouse at zwallhouse@holyblossom.org\, Go Leafs Go!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/hockey-in-the-hut-a-teen-sukkah-event/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T201350Z
CREATED:20260831T132411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T201350Z
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SUMMARY:Film Talks: What I’m watching and why…
DESCRIPTION:Film Talks: What I’m watching and why…\nMonthly\, Wednesdays\, 2:00 pm (via Zoom) \nWe’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 to discover what she’s watching now and why. At the end\, there’s time for you to add your viewing suggestions. \nClick here for the Zoom link!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/film-talks-what-im-watching-and-why/2026-09-30/
CATEGORIES:Centre for Arts & Culture,HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T170100Z
CREATED:20260818T132603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T170100Z
UID:10019785-1790794800-1790802000@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Brotherhood Presents: Krav Maga
DESCRIPTION:Brotherhood Presents: Krav Maga\nWednesdays\, September 30\, Wednesday\, October 7\, 14\, 21\, Nov. 4\, 7:00 pm \nBrotherhood is continuing to offer a Krav Maga class open to all Holy Blossom Temple Members\, regardless of gender identity or fitness level. \nJoin us for the 5-session course designed to teach practical self-defence techniques\, improve physical fitness\, and develop mental resilience in a supportive community of like-minded individuals. Classes take place on Wednesday evenings. All temple members\, regardless of fitness level\, are welcome\, and no previous experience or training is needed. \nRegister here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/brotherhood-presents-krav-maga-2/2026-09-30/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T113000
DTSTAMP:20260812T194127Z
CREATED:20260724T123519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T194127Z
UID:10019682-1790850600-1790854200@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Contemporary Jewish fiction
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Jewish fiction\nWith Cynthia Good \nThursdays\, October 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 10:30 am (in-person & online) \n$30 for members; $45 for non-members \nWe look forward to in-person (and online) learning and the opportunity for in-depth study. Join us this fall for our usual lively discussion of two novels\, one about a young girl\, the other about an elderly woman and both with interesting narrative techniques. \nRegister here \nVera or Faith by Gary Shteyngart\nShteyngart’s sixth novel is a lively unusual Bildungsroman\, tracking the journey – literal\, educational\, emotional – of 10-year-old Vera Bradford-Shmulkin\, an overanxious\, over-watchful academic high achiever whose run of straight As has just been blighted by a B. A very modern blend of Russian\, Jewish\, Korean\, and New England WASP\, Vera’s family love one another deeply but the pressures of life in an unstable America are fraying their bonds. \nVera wants only three things in life: to make a friend at school; Daddy and Anne Mom to stay together; and to meet her birth mother\, Mom Mom\, who will at last tell Vera the secret of who she really is and how to ensure love’s survival in this great\, mad\, imploding world. Even if you have not been a Shteyngart fan in the past\, this is an accomplished novel paying homage to Henry James. Vera\, or Faith demonstrates why Shteyngart is\, in the words of The New York Times\, “one of his generation’s most exhilarating writers.” \nLONGLISTED FOR THE JOYCE CAROL OATES PRIZE • A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Time\, Washington Post\, NPR\, Oprah Daily\, Vox\, Denver Public Library\, Seattle Times\, The Cap Times\, Kirkus Reviews \nWreck by Catherine Newman \nNewman’s previous book\, Sandwich\, introduced us to Rachel\, known as Rocky and her family\, as she navigates midlife while on vacation with her family on Cape Cod. In Wreck\, Rocky is a few years older and plagued by new worries\, including her own health\, her recently widowed father\, and the tragic death of a young man\, all of which trigger a crisis of confidence in the future. As reviewers said of Sandwich\, you will find yourself laughing out loud – until the tears start. \nWith her signature wit and wisdom\, Catherine Newman explores the hidden rules of family\, the heavy weight of uncertainty\, and the complicated fact that people—no matter how much you love them—are not always exactly who you want them to be. \nYou don’t need to read Sandwich to enjoy and understand this novel\, but you will love that book too. \n“Newman excels at showing how sorrow and joy coexist in everyday life. She masterfully balances a modern exploration of grief with truly laugh-out-loud lines. A heartbreaking\, laugh-provoking\, and absolutely Ephron-esque look at the beauty and fragility of everyday life.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) \nA GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An NPR BEST BOOK OF 2025
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/contemporary-jewish-fiction-2/2026-10-01/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T180000
DTSTAMP:20260819T231107Z
CREATED:20260817T191625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T231107Z
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SUMMARY:Wine & Cheese with Rabbi Rinat for Kabbalat Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Wine & Cheese with Rabbi Rinat for Kabbalat Shabbat\nFriday\, October 2\, 5:00 pm \nHBT welcomes Rabbi Rinat as part of ARZA Canada programming and sponsorship for a wine and cheese gathering with congregants on Erev Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah. Kindly R.S.V.P. \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease let us know how many people from your household\, including yourself\, are attending to assist with planning. Thank you! \nPlease select…12345678910\n\n\n\nThis event is generously sponsored by ARZA Canada \n\n\n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/wine-cheese-with-rabbi-rinat-for-kabbalat-shabbat/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T190000
DTSTAMP:20260907T144759Z
CREATED:20260907T144759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T144759Z
UID:10019873-1790964000-1790967600@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Kabbalat Shabbat & Erev Shemini Atzeret
DESCRIPTION:Kabbalat Shabbat & Erev Shemini Atzeret\nFriday\, October 2\, 6:00 pm \nShmini Atzeret means the assembly of the 8th Day. Let’s join together in a sacred assembly for this meaningful\, clergy-led service. \nTo join us online\, please visit our livestream Page 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/kabbalat-shabbat-erev-shemini-atzeret/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T123000
DTSTAMP:20260907T144910Z
CREATED:20260907T144856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T144910Z
UID:10019874-1791021600-1791030600@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Shabbat Morning & Shemini Atzeret Yom Tov and Yizkor/Memorial Services
DESCRIPTION:Shabbat Morning & Shemini Atzeret Yom Tov and Yizkor/Memorial Services\nSaturday\, October 3\, 10:00 am  \nShmini Atzeret marks the final moments of our High Holiday season and transitions us into the joy of Simchat Torah. Join us for Yom Tov either online or in-person for this powerful service and Yizkor. This is one of the three Yizkor Services held during the Jewish calendar year. We will remember all those who have died in years past\, as well as those who have died since Yom Kippur\, as we pray together in the sanctuary\, and will dedicate new Yahrtzeit tablets. All are welcome for Kiddush lunch following the service. \nTo join us online\, please visit our livestream Page 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/shemini-atzeret-yom-tov-and-yizkor-memorial-services-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260804T181426Z
CREATED:20260724T125852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T181426Z
UID:10019702-1791048600-1791057600@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Grade 1 Consecration
DESCRIPTION:Grade 1 Consecration\nSaturday\, October 3\, 5:30 pm \nThis special life-cycle event marks the beginning of formal Jewish Education for ALL Grade 1 students – Cotler School\, Jewish Day School or other. Students will receive their very own mini-Torah to treasure and receive meaningful blessings from their families and clergy. Following a celebratory dinner for Consecrands and their families\, all will participate in our Simchat Torah celebrations\, including music\, dancing\, and Jewish joy as we begin reading the sacred texts of our People once more. Consecrands and their families are extended the honour of the first hakafah (procession/dance) with the Torah during our Simchat Torah celebrations. \nRegister here! \nFamilies are encouraged to join us for the Consecration pre-program on Sunday\, September 27\, at 10:00 am\, to learn more about the Torah and what it means to become a Consecrand\, as well as be in the Consecration photograph that will be added to the ‘wall of fame’ alongside Consecration photos throughout Holy Blossom’s history. Students will also get the tools to create a special Aron HaKodesh box for their new mini Torah scroll.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/grade-1-consecration/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T213000
DTSTAMP:20260907T145025Z
CREATED:20260907T145025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T145025Z
UID:10019875-1791054000-1791063000@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Simchat Torah
DESCRIPTION:Simchat Torah\nSaturday\, October 3\, 7:00 pm  \nSimchat Torah celebrates the moment when our ancestors received the greatest possible gift from God\, the Torah! Come and celebrate Matan Torah with sweetness\, dancing\, and joy. Let us finish welcoming in our new year with a smile\, a song\, 7 happy hakafot\, and plenty of ruach!  \nWe will have a joyful ceremony in our sanctuary\, with the assistance of our HABSTY teens\, followed by dancing and a live Klezmer band in the atrium!   \nCome wave a flag\, carry a Torah\, make meaningful memories\, and dance again! Am Yisrael Chai!  \n  \nClick here for the service pages \nClick here to join us via the livestream 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/simchat-torah-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T123000
DTSTAMP:20260817T134306Z
CREATED:20260814T141536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T134306Z
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SUMMARY:Torah Stitch by Stitch Exhibit Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Torah Stitch by Stitch Exhibit Opening Reception\nSunday\, October 4\, 10:00 am \nThe Torah Stitch by Stitch Project is returning to Holy Blossom Temple as part of a worldwide travelling exhibit. This exhibit includes stunning full-size digital prints on canvas\, representing the work of over 100 of our 1500 stitchers\, including many Holy Blossom Temple members. It also includes a series of exquisite illuminations from elsewhere in the Tapestry\, a map representing our global reach\, and a list of local stitchers who took part in the project. The documentary short\, “Stitchers – a Tapestry of Spirit”\, fills in more of our inspiring story. \nRegister here \nThe Torah Stitch by Stitch Exhibit will run from September 11 – November 15 in the Lower Level Gallery \nThis exhibit is generously sponsored by Lili and Michael Shain
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/torah-stitch-by-stitch-exhibit-opening-reception/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162931Z
CREATED:20250116T203204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T162931Z
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SUMMARY:Dorot Games
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Games\nTuesdays\, 12:45 pm\nSchwartz/Reisman Atrium \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. \nWe invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess\, Mahjong\, Canasta\, Rummycube\, Dominos\, Scrabble and social bridge.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-games/2026-10-06/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T193000
DTSTAMP:20250930T162513Z
CREATED:20250829T131139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162513Z
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SUMMARY:Bereavement Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Bereavement Discussion Group\nImmediately 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. \nWhether a loved one died recently or long ago\, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in memory. \nYou are welcome to “drop-in” occasionally or attend regularly. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/917009371?pwd=T1dDMnd6bUMxUU1FaU1NaHFkVXRWQT09 \nMeeting ID: 917 009 371\nPasscode: 047218 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kgbrqKX9x
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/bereavement-discussion-group-3/2026-10-06/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T170100Z
CREATED:20260818T132603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T170100Z
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SUMMARY:Brotherhood Presents: Krav Maga
DESCRIPTION:Brotherhood Presents: Krav Maga\nWednesdays\, September 30\, Wednesday\, October 7\, 14\, 21\, Nov. 4\, 7:00 pm \nBrotherhood is continuing to offer a Krav Maga class open to all Holy Blossom Temple Members\, regardless of gender identity or fitness level. \nJoin us for the 5-session course designed to teach practical self-defence techniques\, improve physical fitness\, and develop mental resilience in a supportive community of like-minded individuals. Classes take place on Wednesday evenings. All temple members\, regardless of fitness level\, are welcome\, and no previous experience or training is needed. \nRegister here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/brotherhood-presents-krav-maga-2/2026-10-07/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T113000
DTSTAMP:20260812T194127Z
CREATED:20260724T123519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T194127Z
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SUMMARY:Contemporary Jewish fiction
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Jewish fiction\nWith Cynthia Good \nThursdays\, October 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 10:30 am (in-person & online) \n$30 for members; $45 for non-members \nWe look forward to in-person (and online) learning and the opportunity for in-depth study. Join us this fall for our usual lively discussion of two novels\, one about a young girl\, the other about an elderly woman and both with interesting narrative techniques. \nRegister here \nVera or Faith by Gary Shteyngart\nShteyngart’s sixth novel is a lively unusual Bildungsroman\, tracking the journey – literal\, educational\, emotional – of 10-year-old Vera Bradford-Shmulkin\, an overanxious\, over-watchful academic high achiever whose run of straight As has just been blighted by a B. A very modern blend of Russian\, Jewish\, Korean\, and New England WASP\, Vera’s family love one another deeply but the pressures of life in an unstable America are fraying their bonds. \nVera wants only three things in life: to make a friend at school; Daddy and Anne Mom to stay together; and to meet her birth mother\, Mom Mom\, who will at last tell Vera the secret of who she really is and how to ensure love’s survival in this great\, mad\, imploding world. Even if you have not been a Shteyngart fan in the past\, this is an accomplished novel paying homage to Henry James. Vera\, or Faith demonstrates why Shteyngart is\, in the words of The New York Times\, “one of his generation’s most exhilarating writers.” \nLONGLISTED FOR THE JOYCE CAROL OATES PRIZE • A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Time\, Washington Post\, NPR\, Oprah Daily\, Vox\, Denver Public Library\, Seattle Times\, The Cap Times\, Kirkus Reviews \nWreck by Catherine Newman \nNewman’s previous book\, Sandwich\, introduced us to Rachel\, known as Rocky and her family\, as she navigates midlife while on vacation with her family on Cape Cod. In Wreck\, Rocky is a few years older and plagued by new worries\, including her own health\, her recently widowed father\, and the tragic death of a young man\, all of which trigger a crisis of confidence in the future. As reviewers said of Sandwich\, you will find yourself laughing out loud – until the tears start. \nWith her signature wit and wisdom\, Catherine Newman explores the hidden rules of family\, the heavy weight of uncertainty\, and the complicated fact that people—no matter how much you love them—are not always exactly who you want them to be. \nYou don’t need to read Sandwich to enjoy and understand this novel\, but you will love that book too. \n“Newman excels at showing how sorrow and joy coexist in everyday life. She masterfully balances a modern exploration of grief with truly laugh-out-loud lines. A heartbreaking\, laugh-provoking\, and absolutely Ephron-esque look at the beauty and fragility of everyday life.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) \nA GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An NPR BEST BOOK OF 2025
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/contemporary-jewish-fiction-2/2026-10-08/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261010T104500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260903T131340Z
CREATED:20250715T174740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T131340Z
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SUMMARY:Family Shabbat!
DESCRIPTION:Family Shabbat!\nSaturdays\, 10:45 am \nShabbat is for families at Holy Blossom! \nJoin us on Saturday mornings for a lively and interactive Family Shabbat\, where you can come just as you are for some #JewishJoy. Together with our rabbis and song leaders\, we’ll celebrate with joyful music\, engaging stories\, fun games\, and obligatory snacks. After the service\, everyone is invited to Kiddush with a special space for Family Shabbat folks to connect. \nWe can’t wait to welcome you to our Youth Chapel! \nLearn more & worship with us!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/family-shabbat-2/2026-10-10/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261010T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261010T141500
DTSTAMP:20260810T130334Z
CREATED:20260810T130334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T130334Z
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SUMMARY:Israeli Dancing with Paula Warren
DESCRIPTION:Israeli Dancing with Paula Warren\nMonthly\, Saturdays\, 1:15 pm \nCome celebrate 100 years of Israeli Folk Dance by heading to the Schwartz/Reisman atrium after the congregational Kiddush. \nPaula 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 Toronto.\nNow is your chance if you have not yet joined her in these classes. \nPaula will focus on the dances and music of Israel’s early years. She promises that the steps will be fun and easy to learn. Everyone is welcome. \nComfortable shoes are recommended. \nIsraeli Dancing with Paula Warren is generously sponsored by Magda Weisz
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/israeli-dancing-with-paula-warren-2/2026-10-10/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162931Z
CREATED:20250116T203204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T162931Z
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SUMMARY:Dorot Games
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Games\nTuesdays\, 12:45 pm\nSchwartz/Reisman Atrium \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. \nWe invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess\, Mahjong\, Canasta\, Rummycube\, Dominos\, Scrabble and social bridge.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-games/2026-10-13/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T193000
DTSTAMP:20250930T162513Z
CREATED:20250829T131139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162513Z
UID:10019086-1791916200-1791919800@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Bereavement Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Bereavement Discussion Group\nImmediately 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. \nWhether a loved one died recently or long ago\, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in memory. \nYou are welcome to “drop-in” occasionally or attend regularly. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/917009371?pwd=T1dDMnd6bUMxUU1FaU1NaHFkVXRWQT09 \nMeeting ID: 917 009 371\nPasscode: 047218 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kgbrqKX9x
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/bereavement-discussion-group-3/2026-10-13/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T120000
DTSTAMP:20260909T130453Z
CREATED:20260909T130453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T130453Z
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SUMMARY:Dorot Presents: A Visit to the Torah Stitch by Stitch Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Presents: A Visit to the Torah Stitch by Stitch Exhibit\nWednesday\, October 14\, 11:00 am \nJoin your Dorot friends for a special visit and tour of the new “Torah Stitch by Stitch” exhibit\, learn more about this inspiring project\, and stay for a coffee at Holy Grounds afterward! \nABOUT TORAH STITCH BY STITCH:\nThe Torah Stitch by Stitch Project is returning to Holy Blossom Temple as part of a worldwide travelling exhibit. This exhibit includes stunning full-size digital prints on canvas\, representing the work of over 100 of our 1500 stitchers\, including many Holy Blossom Temple members. It also includes a series of exquisite illuminations from elsewhere in the Tapestry\, a map representing our global reach\, and a list of local stitchers who took part in the project. The documentary short\, “Stitchers – a Tapestry of Spirit”\, fills in more of our inspiring story. \nThe event is free\, but registration is required. \nRegistration coming soon! \nEach person who wishes can purchase their own coffee/snack at Holy Grounds after the talk. \nThis exhibit is generously sponsored by Lili and Michael Shain.\nDorot programming is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-presents-a-visit-to-the-torah-stitch-by-stitch-exhibit/
CATEGORIES:High Holy Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T123000
DTSTAMP:20260812T232210Z
CREATED:20260804T181210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T232210Z
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SUMMARY:The Story of the Jewish People – An Ongoing Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Story of the Jewish People – An Ongoing Discussion\nwith Mark Goodman \nWednesdays\, October 14-December 31\, 11:00 am \nJewish 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 exile\, rebuke and redemption\, to the post-biblical accounts shaped by recurring forces of persecution and emancipation\, catastrophe and renewal\, Jewish life has developed through constant interaction between inward tradition and outward pressure. \nAt the center of Jewish history stands a religious tradition built on covenant\, sacred law\, communal memory\, and interpretation. The biblical period establishes foundational themes: the relationship between God and Israel\, the importance of Torah\, and the repeated tension between faithfulness and disruption. After the destruction of the First and Second Temples\, Judaism increasingly became a tradition of text\, study\, and practice rather than one centred on a single sacred site. Rabbinic Judaism developed institutions\, commentaries\, and legal frameworks that allowed Jewish identity to survive dispersion and lay the groundwork for a culture built around language\, ritual\, education\, calendar\, family life\, and community organization. At the same time\, Jews in different regions developed distinctive cultural forms: Hebrew\, Aramaic\, Yiddish\, Ladino\, local liturgies\, and philosophical traditions. Over time\, internal diversity became one of the defining features of Jewish civilization. \nJewish history also involves the changing ways Jews organized themselves as communities and negotiated their place in larger political systems. In antiquity\, Israelites moved from a tribal confederation to monarchy\, exile\, and postexilic restoration. In later centuries\, Jews lived under empires\, kingdoms\, caliphates\, city-states\, and modern nation-states. Their legal status varied widely\, from relative autonomy to heavy restriction\, depending on time and place. \nEncounters with surrounding peoples\, religions\, and states have always shaped them. These relations included both exchange and conflict. Jews lived among Babylonians\, Persians\, Greeks\, Romans\, Christians\, Muslims\, and modern secular societies\, and each setting produced distinctive patterns of coexistence and pressure. Sometimes Jews served as intermediaries in trade\, scholarship\, or administration; at other times they were marginalized\, expelled\, forced to convert\, or targeted by violence. \nThroughout all periods\, Jewish history reflects both vulnerability and resilience in the face of changing external worlds. During the course of the program\, we will examine the arc of the Jewish story\, gain an understanding of the challenges and responses\, and explore the relationship between our present-day existence and that of past generations. Please join us on Wednesday at 11 am\, either in person or on Zoom. \nREGISTER HERE TO JOIN US! 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/the-story-of-the-jewish-people/2026-10-14/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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