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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-3/2025-11-04/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T133000
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SUMMARY:Dorot Games
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Games\nTuesdays\, 12:30 pm\nSchwartz/Reisman Atrium \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family \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/2025-11-04/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251104T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083430
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T141215Z
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SUMMARY:Good Books: What Cynthia is Reading
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/2025-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Centre for Arts & Culture,HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251103T193000
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SUMMARY:The Alef-Bets of Jewish Life
DESCRIPTION:The Alef-Bets of Jewish Life (Includes Adult B’nei Mitzvah)\nMondays\, 6:30 pm (hybrid) \n  \nThis class is designed to be an educational experience for those looking to enhance their Jewish knowledge and build a community of learning within our congregation. \nThis rich program has many exciting components\, most notably an Adult B’nei Mitzvah component for those who wish. \nParticipants may pick and choose the “track/s” they wish to participate in\, one of which is a full Adult B’nei Mitzvah experience\, the Beit Midrash\, Hebrew tutoring\, and Trope. \nIt is suitable for all our congregants\, whether you have been part of Holy Blossom forever or joined us recently. \nThe Beit Midrash class will run most Monday nights following our 6:00 pm minyan\, taught by your Rabbis and Cantors. The schedule is below\, in-person and virtual. It is based on a curriculum of three of our central Jewish values—Torah (Study)\, Avodah (Worship)\, and G’milut Chassadim (Acts of Loving Kindness)—with an additional three sessions in April 2026 for the Adult B’nei Mitzvah cohort with Rabbi McCarroll. \nA light dinner will be provided during these sessions. \nSee below for the schedule. The Beit Midrash will be offered in-person and virtual. Hebrew and Trope will be in-person only\, but extra support will be available to catch up on missed sessions. You can deepen your study by signing up for any or all of these wonderful additional offerings! \nAs our Sages say: “zil gamoor” the rest is study – now go and learn! \n  \nPlease find the registration for all tracks HERE \nPricing is based on which elements you are participating in. \nTo sign up for the evening minyan Zoom\, click here.\nTo access the curriculum (subject to change)\, click here. \nFor any questions\, including regarding financial assistance or extra information\, please reach out to Rabbi Eliza McCarroll\, emccarroll@holyblossom.org \n  \n*UPDATED* CLASS SCHEDULE: \nBEIT MIDRASH (6:30-7:45 pm): November 3\, November 10\, November 17\, December 1\, December 8\, December 15\, January 26\, February 2\, February 9\nADULT B’NEI MITZVAH PREPARATION (6:30-7:45 pm): April 13\, 20\, 27 \nAdditionally\, you can deepen your experience with the following “add-on” sessions… \nTROPE with Cantorial Soloist Lindi Rivers (7:45-8:45 pm): January 26\, February 2\, February 9\nHEBREW with Dalia Alalouf (7:45-8:45 pm): November 3\, November 10\, November 17\, December 1\, December 8\, December 15\, April 13\, April 20\, April 27\nHEBREW HELP with Dalia Alalouf (6:30-7:30 pm): January 12\, January 19\, February 23\, March 9\, March 30.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/the-alef-bets-of-jewish-life-2/2025-11-03/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251102T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251102T133000
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SUMMARY:YEAH Hamsa Decorating!
DESCRIPTION:YEAH Hamsa Decorating (Grades 2-5)!\nSunday\, November 2\, 12:30 pm \nCome to our YEAH event where we’ll decorate our very own colourful Hamsas! ✋\nLearn about this special symbol of protection and kindness while creating a unique design to take home and bring good luck to you and your family. \nRegister here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/yeah-hamsa-decorating/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251102T123000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T194355Z
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SUMMARY:Holy Talent! Women of Holy Blossom Variety Show and Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Holy Talent! Women of Holy Blossom Variety Show and Meet & Greet\nSunday\, November 2\, 10:00 am \nJoin Women of Holy Blossom for a morning of entertainment and friendship. \n$20 for members of Women of Holy Blossom and/or members of Holy Blossom Temple.\nMembers of WHB have made the 2025 $40 contribution. HBT members have officially joined the Temple. If you aren’t sure\, send an email to womenofholyblossom@gmail.com. We’d be happy to check for you. $25 for non-members.\nCost includes lunch \nRegister here \nPlease note: This is a women’s only event\, about women and for women. But Women of Holy Blossom respects your definition of what it means to be a woman. Nonbinary and gender fluid folks are also welcome.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/holy-talent-women-of-holy-blossom-variety-show-and-meet-greet/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251031T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251031T180000
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SUMMARY:Wine and Cheese with Author Ayelet Tsabari
DESCRIPTION:Wine and Cheese with Author Ayelet Tsabari\nFriday\, October 31\, 5:00 pm \n  \nWe are thrilled to welcome renowned author Ayelet Tsabari for a special wine and cheese nosh before our Kabbalat Shabbat services. \nTogether\, we will hear some selections from her new book\, Songs for the Broken Hearted\, and celebrate her visit to Toronto. Wine and cheese will be served from 5:00 to 6:00 pm\, and services begin at 6:00 pm. \nRegister here (for catering purposes). \nGenerously sponsored by Susan and Joseph Young \n  \nABOUT AYELET TSABARI \nAyelet Tsabari is the author of Songs for the Brokenhearted\, winner of a National Jewish Book Award for Fiction and the Association of Jewish Libraries Fiction Award and A Globe and Mail Best Book of 2024. Her memoir in essays The Art of Leaving\, was a finalist for the Writer’s Trust Hilary Weston Prize and The Vine Awards\, winner of the Canadian Jewish Literary Award for memoir\, and an Apple Books and Kirkus Review Best Book of 2019. \nHer first book\, the story collection The Best Place on Earth\, won the Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature\, and the Edward Lewis Wallant Award for Jewish Fiction. The book was a New York Times Book Review Editors’ Choice\, and was nominated for The Frank O’Connor International Short Story Award. \nShe’s the co-editor of the award-winning anthology Tongues: On Longing and Belonging Through Language. Ayelet teaches creative writing at The University of King’s College MFA and at Guelph MFA in Creative Writing.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/wine-and-cheese-with-author-ayelet-tsabari/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251031T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251031T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083430
CREATED:20250715T183757Z
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SUMMARY:Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock
DESCRIPTION:Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock\n3 times available: 10:00 am\, 11:00 am\, and 12:00 pm (FULL)\n10 Weeks: Sept 12\, 19\, Oct 3\, 17\, 24\, 31\, Nov 14\, 21\, 28 and Dec 5 \n0 – 5 years of age \n  \nRegister here! \n  \nJoin us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music\, stories\, and more. Dr. Marky (MD\, MEd) is an award-winning entertainer and respected educator with over 20 years of experience running Shabbat programs that inspire and help stimulate your child’s motor and language development. Welcome\, Shabbat with a smile and song in your heart!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/little-blossoms-with-marky-weinstock-3/2025-10-31/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083430
CREATED:20250827T143539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T163535Z
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SUMMARY:HaTzipporim (Empty Nesters) My Mother's Table: Every Recipe has a Story
DESCRIPTION:HaTzipporim (Empty Nesters) My Mother’s Table: Every Recipe has a Story\nThursday\, October 30\, 7:00 pm \n  \nJoin us at the proverbial family dinner table as we celebrate the launch of “Love What’s On Your Plate: Wholesome Recipes to Cherish and Share\,” a beautiful cookbook by Holy Blossom member Stephanie Valentine\, packed with nutritious meals for busy families — all rooted in the rich tradition of Jewish cooking. \nThe evening will feature a lively conversation between: \nSTEPHANIE VALENTINE & SHARON NEISS ARBESS \nTogether\, they’ll explore how to add a personal touch to beloved traditional Jewish dishes — honouring the past while embracing the present.\nTickets $10 \nRegister HERE \nExpect warm stories\, fresh ideas\, and plenty of inspiration for blending health and heritage. \nSTEPHANIE VALENTINE\, B.A.\, CNP\, MHWC\, is a registered holistic and culinary nutritionist\, clinical hypnotist\, and professional mental health coach. As the founder of SV Living\, she is creating a community (approximately 70K followers) that values wellness\, family\, and the power of a delicious meal. Love What’s on Your Plate is her debut cookbook. Visit: svliving.com \nSHARON NEISS ARBESS is an author\, writer\, and darn good friend. She is the author of four books\, including The Most Amazing Department Store. Her writing has also appeared in national newspapers and online magazines. Sharon lives in Toronto with her husband\, Gordie Arbess. Together\, they’ve raised three adult children who continue to inspire her writing. Visit: https://sharonneissarbess.com/#
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/hatzipporim-empty-nesters-my-mothers-table-every-recipe-has-a-story/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083430
CREATED:20251027T130819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T160705Z
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SUMMARY:Mitzvah Bakers
DESCRIPTION:Mitzvah Bakers\nWednesdays\, Monthly\, 6:00 pm \nJoin us for a fun and meaningful evening of baking with purpose! We’ll roll up our sleeves\, make delicious treats and pack them up to share with those in need. Connect with friends\, earn mitzvah hours\, and make a difference! \nRegister here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/mitzvah-bakers-2/2025-10-29/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083430
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-3/2025-10-28/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251028T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083430
CREATED:20250116T203204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T155440Z
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SUMMARY:Dorot Games
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Games\nTuesdays\, 12:30 pm\nSchwartz/Reisman Atrium \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family \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/2025-10-28/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T230000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083430
CREATED:20251022T133657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T145805Z
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SUMMARY:Take Me Out to the Temple: World Series Watch Party (Game 3)
DESCRIPTION:Take Me Out to the Temple: World Series Watch Party (Game 3)\nMonday\, October  27\, 8:00 pm \nStep up to the plate and join your fellow Holy Blossom fans as the Toronto Blue Jays go to bat against the LA Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series! Let’s cheer on the Blue Jays together. There will be light snacks\, drinks\, and tons of fun. \n⚾ It’s sure to be a home run of an evening! GO JAYS GO! \nRegister here \nThis event is generously sponsored by Holy Blossom Temple Brotherhood. All are welcome 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/take-me-out-to-the-temple-world-series-watch-party-game-3/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251027T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083430
CREATED:20251022T143529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T160043Z
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SUMMARY:JYG Pumpkin Carving!
DESCRIPTION:🎃 JYG (Junior Youth Group) Pumpkin Carving 🎃\nMonday\, October 27\, 5:30 pm \nGet ready to roll up your sleeves and unleash your inner pumpkin artist! Join us for a Halloween Pumpkin Carving Extravaganza\, where creativity\, laughter\, and a little bit of spooky fun come together for an unforgettable fall evening. \nWhether you’re going for spooky\, silly\, or spectacular\, we’ll have everything you need — pumpkins\, carving tools\, templates\, and inspiration galore. Design your very own jack-o’-lantern masterpiece to light up the season! \nRegister here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/jyg-pumpkin-carving/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251026T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251026T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083430
CREATED:20250929T215101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T122633Z
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SUMMARY:Pet Blessing 5786/2025!
DESCRIPTION:Pet Blessing 5786/2025!\nSunday\, October 26\, 11:30 am \n  \nJoin us for a heartwarming morning of furry\, feathered\, and scaly fun at Holy Blossom Temple’s Annual Pet Blessing\, in honour of Parshat Noach! Whether you’re a proud pet parent or just an animal enthusiast\, this event is designed for you and your family. \nVisit us at the Ava Road parking lot from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm\, where our clergy will bestow a special blessing upon your cherished pets\, regardless of their size or species. Dogs\, cats\, iguanas\, and all critters are welcome! \nEvent is free\, but please REGISTER HERE. \nThis event is generously sponsored by the Holy Blossom Temple Brotherhood \n  \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/pet-blessing-5786-2025/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T183000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083430
CREATED:20250715T184741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T171234Z
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SUMMARY:Tot Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Tot Shabbat 🤩 \nMonthly\, Fridays\, 5:30 pm \nShabbat Shalom – HEY! Get on board the Shabbat Train for an upbeat and meaningful Kabbalat Shabbat service for our littlest blossoms and their families. Make some joyful noise with Dr. Marky Weinstock and Rabbi Samuel Kaye! \nThis program is generously sponsored by Ben Hertzman and Danna Goldlist \nRegister here!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/tot-shabbat-2/2025-10-24/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251024T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083430
CREATED:20250715T183757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T114857Z
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SUMMARY:Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock
DESCRIPTION:Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock\n3 times available: 10:00 am\, 11:00 am\, and 12:00 pm (FULL)\n10 Weeks: Sept 12\, 19\, Oct 3\, 17\, 24\, 31\, Nov 14\, 21\, 28 and Dec 5 \n0 – 5 years of age \n  \nRegister here! \n  \nJoin us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music\, stories\, and more. Dr. Marky (MD\, MEd) is an award-winning entertainer and respected educator with over 20 years of experience running Shabbat programs that inspire and help stimulate your child’s motor and language development. Welcome\, Shabbat with a smile and song in your heart!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/little-blossoms-with-marky-weinstock-3/2025-10-24/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083430
CREATED:20250715T190818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T133707Z
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SUMMARY:Contemporary Jewish Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Jewish Fiction\nWith Cynthia Good \nThursdays\, 10:30 am (hybrid) \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 around two novels with profound explorations of family and moral values by two Israeli women writers. \n  \nRegister here \n  \nThe Wolf Hunt by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen \nAward-winning author Ayelet Gundar-Goshen returns with a timely and suspenseful exploration of the fault lines in a community\, a school and a family\, as a mother begins to suspect her teenage son of committing a terrible crime. \n“A novel of ideas\, a thriller and a character study’ OBSERVER \n‘Ensnares her characters in heart-stopping moral dilemmas’ MAIL ON SUNDAY \nOn Her Own by Lihi Lapid \nSet between the eve of Passover and Israel’s Independence Day\, On Her Own is a tense and immersive psychological read about two families looking for redemption and the transformative bonds between strangers. When Nina\, a teenage runaway\, is found by Carmela\, a lonely old widow suffering from memory loss\, she mistakes Nina for the granddaughter she hasn’t seen in years. Meanwhile\, Nina’s mother is in agony as she worries over her daughter’s disappearance. \n“The plot of On Her Own is propulsive. . . . From start to finish\, it is an engaging\, illuminating story of family and injury. It examines grief\, the fallacies of wishful thinking\, and persistent hope in a way that many readers will find memorable.” — Jewish Book Council
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/contemporary-jewish-fiction/2025-10-23/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251023T083000
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SUMMARY:Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan
DESCRIPTION:Rosh Chodesh Cheshvan\nThursday\, October 23\, 7:30 am \n  \nRosh 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 of the Wall. Join Women of Holy Blossom in sacred worship for Shacharit services followed by a light breakfast. \nToday’s Shacharit breakfast is generously sponsored by Murray Hart & Jill Kamin and the Hart family in honour of Margaret Hart z’l being named a Woman of Valour. \n  \nFor those planning on joining us in sacred worship online\, please click “Register Here” (below) to receive our new service links. You will be asked to provide your full name and email address as an enhanced security measure for our Online Daily Service participants. The Zoom links will be sent to the email address you provided in your registration. If it does not show in your inbox after registering\, please check your junk/spam folders. You will only need to register once for the new Daily Service Zoom links. If the links are updated again in future\, you may need to register again to receive them. If you are joining us for the first time\, we recommend you register in advance and test out the link before services and make sure your name is listed correctly. If you are unsure how to do that\, click here. \nIf you are still having trouble\, please email JoAnne Bieman at jbieman@holyblossom.org \nRegister here!\nAs Rosh Chodesh is considered a special women’s holiday\, Women of Holy Blossom will honour its inspiring\, trailblazing\, and amazing women. Each month\, during Rosh Chodesh services\, we will celebrate one woman from our Temple whose dedication and good work have helped shape our community. Please watch for these tributes in the “Life @ Holy Blossom” email! \nFeel free to contact Women of Holy Blossom with questions and comments. Looking forward to celebrating together.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/rosh-chodesh-cheshvan/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T193000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083431
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-3/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T140000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083431
CREATED:20251008T143717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T134243Z
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SUMMARY:Harry & Blanche Posen Memorial Lecture: War Termination in the Middle East
DESCRIPTION:Harry & Blanche Posen Memorial Lecture: War Termination in the Middle East\nTuesday\, October 21\, 1:00 pm \nThis lecture will present a comparative study of the major military confrontations between Israel and its various enemies in the region\, including Arab states such as Egypt\, Syria\, Jordan and Lebanon\, non-Arab states such as Iran\, and non-state actors such as HIZBALLAH AND HAMAS. The study will focus on the ways and means of ending these military confrontations. \nThe relevant concepts to be examined will include: \n\ntruce\ncease-fire\narmistice\ndisengagement\ninterim agreements\npeace treaties\nSecurity Council resolutions\naccords\nnormalization\n\nParticular attention will be paid to the role of the different types of mediation employed in the various stages of war termination. \nA distinction will be made between the different concepts and models of peace agreements. \nThe lessons of the comparative analysis will be applied to the present efforts to terminate the war in Gaza and to expand and stabilize post-war political and security arrangements in other parts of the Middle East. \nRegister here \nSpecial thanks to the Posen\, Spiegel and Cohen families for making this annual event possible. \n  \nBiography of Gabriel Ben Dor \nGabriel Ben-Dor is Professor Emeritus of Political Science\, and the founding Director of the School of Political Sciences at the University of Haifa in Israel. He served in the past as the Rector of the University\, and also held the posts of Chairman of the Department of Political Science\, Director of the Institute of Middle Eastern Studies and Dean of Research. He is also a past President of the Israel Political Science Association. He is a member of a number of high-level public commissions and forums dealing with academic development and policy in Israel and abroad. In the past\, he served as senior adviser on strategic affairs to the Israeli Ministry of Defence. \nProfessor Ben-Dor was until recently the director of the graduate study program at the National Defence College\, the highest course of the studies in the Israeli Defence Forces. He is also the founder and director of the National Security Studies Center at the University of Haifa\, which is one of the leading research institutes on matters related to defence\, security and strategy in Israel. He has recently completed a six year term as a member of the editorial board of the International Journal of Middle East Studies—one of the most prestigious publications in the field. \nGabriel Ben-Dor has published seven books and over one hundred and twenty articles in scholarly journals on Middle East politics\, the Arab-Israeli conflict\, national security affairs\, strategic studies\, ethnic problems and political theory. His recent publications include books on Transition in Israel\, Confidence Building in the Middle East\, and Minorities in the Arab World. Hs recent articles deal also with the concept of strategic culture\, that concept in action in the Middle East\, the civil-military relations in Israel\, the evolution of national security doctrines in Israel\, the political sociology of national security in Israel\, national resilience of democracies facing terrorism\, and the tension between democratic values on the one hand\, and challenges of national security on the other. At present\, he is at work on a major book dealing with the problems of countering terrorism in democratic societies. \nProfessor Ben-Dor has been a frequent visiting lecturer at a number of universities in Western Europe\, Singapore\, South Africa\, Canada and the United States. He holds a doctorate in Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies from Princeton University in the United States. In recent years\, he has been a visiting lecturer at the Royal College of Defense Studies in London\, England\, one of the leading institutions of national security studies in the world. \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/harry-blanche-posen-memorial-lecture-war-termination-in-the-middle-east/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T133000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083431
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SUMMARY:Dorot Games
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Games\nTuesdays\, 12:30 pm\nSchwartz/Reisman Atrium \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family \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/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T123000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083431
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SUMMARY:Dorot Presents: Cantor David Rosen and Cantor Chaim Stern in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Presents: Cantor David Rosen and Cantor Chaim Stern in Concert\nTuesday\, October 21\, 11:00 am \n  \nJoin Cantor David Rosen of Holy Blossom Temple\, and Cantor Chaim Stern of Beth Tzedec Congregation\, as they present a collection of their favourite music\, from Israeli and Yiddish classics to songs from the Broadway and opera stage\, to our Wisdom Generation and their friends. \nWho knows – you may even be in for a few surprises! \nThe Cantors look forward to this musical collaboration\, and to highlighting a few of their favourite pieces\, accompanied by pianist Asher Farber. \nLunch to follow\, catered by Holy Grounds Cafe.\n$15/member\, $18/non-member. \nREGISTER HERE! \nA reminder that Games will take place in our Schwartz/Reisman Atrium following the concert at 12:45 pm. \nThe Dorot program is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman \n  \n \nCantor David Rosen \nCantor David Rosen is the Senior Cantor and Music Director of Holy Blossom Temple. \nCantor Rosen is a sought-after performer of Jewish and secular music\, having performed in concert venues\, synagogues and churches across the United States\, Canada\, and Europe. \nCantor Rosen loves to create community through music and collaboration. He advocates for Interfaith programming and dialogue\, spearheading “Gifts of Light\,” an annual interfaith concert\, which raises awareness and tens of thousands of dollars for various humanitarian causes. He is the visionary behind Holy Blossom’s Centre for Arts and Culture\, a multi-disciplinary centre for performance and education of the Arts. \nCantor Rosen continues to teach and mentor many young cantors in the field having served as adjunct faculty at the Debbie Friedman School of Sacred Music at HUC-JIR. He is an active member of the Executive Board of the American Conference of Cantors and serves as the chair of their Ethics Committee. In 2022\, Cantor Rosen was the visionary behind creating the Reform Cantors and Cantorial Soloists of Canada\, an organization promoting the Reform Cantorate in Canada. He is also a member of the Cantor’s Assembly and a past president of the Toronto Council of Hazzanim. \n  \nCantor Chaim Stern \nCantor Chaim Stern is the Hennick Family Senior Cantor at Beth Tzedec Congregation in Toronto. \nBorn in Jerusalem into a distinguished family of cantors spanning several generations\, he was raised in a traditional Haredi environment in Beit Shemesh and developed a deep passion for sacred music and Jewish prayer from a young age. He studied at the Petah Tikvah Cantorial School and is regarded as one of the leading students of Maestro Eli Jaffe and Cantor Israel Rand. \nAt just 29 years old\, Cantor Stern is recognized for his rich\, expressive voice and his unique ability to bridge the worlds of classical hazzanut and contemporary Jewish musical artistry. He has performed in major synagogues and concert halls across Israel\, Europe\, Australia\, and North America\, captivating audiences with both traditional liturgical works and innovative interpretations. \nFrom 2020 to 2025\, he served as Chief Cantor of the Great Synagogue of Munich\, where he enriched the spiritual and cultural life of the community. Cantor Stern is deeply committed to musical collaboration\, regularly performing with choirs\, orchestras\, and ensembles across a wide variety of musical styles. \nHe views hazzanut as both an artistic calling and a bridge between people\, generations\, and traditions\, bringing depth\, emotion\, and connection to every performance. \n  \nAsher Farber completed his Masters of Collaborative Piano Performance from the University of Toronto (2014) and his Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from the University of Ottawa (2011\, Magna Cum Laude). Originally from Ottawa\, Asher now proudly serves the Toronto community as a conductor\, arranger\, pianist\, collaborator\, and teacher. He has worked with a variety of musicians\, choirs\, and ensembles over many years.  \nCurrently\, Asher is the Choral and Music Director at Beth Tzedec Congregation\, conducting and arranging the music for both the High Holiday choir as well as the  “HarmonEzers” quartet. Asher also conducts the Toronto Jewish Male Choir\, and the North York Choralairs. 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-presents-concert-with-the-cantor/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251021T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083431
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SUMMARY:Good Books: What Cynthia is Reading
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/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:Centre for Arts & Culture,HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251017T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083431
CREATED:20250912T200510Z
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SUMMARY:Friday Night Lights: Clear Eyes\, Full Hearts\, Challah-lujah!
DESCRIPTION:Friday Night Lights: Clear Eyes\, Full Hearts\, Challah-lujah!\nFriday\, February 6\, 5:30 pm \nGet ready to sing loud\, pray proud\, and kick off Shabbat with serious spirit! \nJoin Rabbi Taylor Baruchel and song leader Ayla Smolash for a high-energy\, camp-style Kabbalat Shabbat experience\, put together with school-age kids in mind. (Think post-Tot Shabbat\, pre–B’nei Mitzvah!) \nKids will step into leadership roles\, lead prayers and songs\, and help bring the ruach (spirit) that will light up the night. After services\, stick around for a delicious Shabbat dinner- because no Shabbat is complete without challah\, good food\, and great company. \nIt’s camp vibes\, Shabbat pride\, and challah-fuelled fun. Don’t miss it! \nRegister here!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/friday-night-lights-clear-eyes-full-hearts-challah-lujah-2/2025-10-17/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251017T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251017T120000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083431
CREATED:20250715T183757Z
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SUMMARY:Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock
DESCRIPTION:Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock\n3 times available: 10:00 am\, 11:00 am\, and 12:00 pm (FULL)\n10 Weeks: Sept 12\, 19\, Oct 3\, 17\, 24\, 31\, Nov 14\, 21\, 28 and Dec 5 \n0 – 5 years of age \n  \nRegister here! \n  \nJoin us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music\, stories\, and more. Dr. Marky (MD\, MEd) is an award-winning entertainer and respected educator with over 20 years of experience running Shabbat programs that inspire and help stimulate your child’s motor and language development. Welcome\, Shabbat with a smile and song in your heart!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/little-blossoms-with-marky-weinstock-3/2025-10-17/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251016T113000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083431
CREATED:20250715T190818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T133707Z
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SUMMARY:Contemporary Jewish Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Jewish Fiction\nWith Cynthia Good \nThursdays\, 10:30 am (hybrid) \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 around two novels with profound explorations of family and moral values by two Israeli women writers. \n  \nRegister here \n  \nThe Wolf Hunt by Ayelet Gundar-Goshen \nAward-winning author Ayelet Gundar-Goshen returns with a timely and suspenseful exploration of the fault lines in a community\, a school and a family\, as a mother begins to suspect her teenage son of committing a terrible crime. \n“A novel of ideas\, a thriller and a character study’ OBSERVER \n‘Ensnares her characters in heart-stopping moral dilemmas’ MAIL ON SUNDAY \nOn Her Own by Lihi Lapid \nSet between the eve of Passover and Israel’s Independence Day\, On Her Own is a tense and immersive psychological read about two families looking for redemption and the transformative bonds between strangers. When Nina\, a teenage runaway\, is found by Carmela\, a lonely old widow suffering from memory loss\, she mistakes Nina for the granddaughter she hasn’t seen in years. Meanwhile\, Nina’s mother is in agony as she worries over her daughter’s disappearance. \n“The plot of On Her Own is propulsive. . . . From start to finish\, it is an engaging\, illuminating story of family and injury. It examines grief\, the fallacies of wishful thinking\, and persistent hope in a way that many readers will find memorable.” — Jewish Book Council
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/contemporary-jewish-fiction/2025-10-16/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251014T213000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083431
CREATED:20250908T195250Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T195250Z
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SUMMARY:Simchat Torah
DESCRIPTION:Simchat Torah\nTuesday\, October 14\, 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/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251014T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251014T190000
DTSTAMP:20260410T083431
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SUMMARY:Simchat Torah Flag Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Simchat Torah Flag Decorating\nTuesday\, October 14\, 6:30 pm   \nAll ages are welcome to create and decorate flags to carry with our Torahs! On Simchat Torah\, we express our joy through dance\, carrying our Torahs through the congregation\, and with special hakafot. Come engage in the mitzvah of hiddur mitzvah\, beautifying the mitzvah\, and make something sensational to wave!  \nRegistration coming soon!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/simchat-torah-flag-decorating/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251014T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251014T181500
DTSTAMP:20260410T083431
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SUMMARY:Consecration 5786/2025!
DESCRIPTION:Consecration 5786/2025!\nTuesday\, October 14\, 5:15 pm \n  \nThis special life-cycle event marks the beginning of formal Jewish Education for all our Grade 1 students (whether they are part of YEC or otherwise). Students will receive their very own mini-Torah to treasure and receive meaningful blessings from their families and clergy. They are also welcome to participate in our Simchat Torah celebrations\, including flag-making\, music\, dancing\, and general 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. \nFamilies are additionally encouraged to join us for the Consecration pre-program on Sunday\, September 28\, at 10:15 am\, to learn more about the Torah and what it means to become Consecrated\, as well as create a special Aron HaKodesh box for their new mini Torah scrolls. \nRegister here! \nTo cover materials\, the cost is $36.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/consecration-5786-2025/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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