ARZA Canada Week Wine and Cheese Friday, November 21, 5:00 pm We are pleased to welcome Lesley Sachs, an accomplished Israeli leader and the new Chair of the Israel Reform Movement (IMPJ), for a pre-Shabbat reception. Lesley will be in conversation with Rabbi Kaye to provide us with behind-the-scenes news from Israel. After that, she […]
Tot Shabbat 🤩 Monthly, Fridays, 5:30 pm Shabbat 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! This program is generously sponsored by Ben Hertzman and Danna Goldlist […]
2025 Annual Meeting of Members Sunday, November 23, 10:00 am Holy Blossom Temple members in good standing are invited to attend our Annual Meeting of Members (AMM) (formerly Annual General Meeting) on Sunday, November 23, 2025. Morning Services begin at 9:00 am in the Herman Chapel, followed by breakfast, generously sponsored by Brotherhood, Women of […]
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 […]
Families of all ages are welcome to join in for an afternoon of babka-baking fun! Each family will make their own babka to take home and enjoy!
The Alef-Bets of Jewish Life (Includes Adult B'nei Mitzvah) Mondays, 6:30 pm (hybrid) This 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. This rich program has many exciting components, most notably an Adult B'nei Mitzvah component for […]
Celebrating Middle Eastern Jewry: A Commemoration of Yom haPlitim Monday, November 24, 7:00 pm Come join us at Holy Blossom Temple as we commemorate Yom Haplitim, dedicated to remembering the exile of Jews from Arab countries and Iran. Featuring live music on the beautiful oud by Aaron Lightstone and Matan Boker, a sampling of some […]
Film Talks: What I’m watching and why…. Monthly, Tuesdays, 10:30 am via Zoom We’re living in a Golden Age of television, film, and webisodes on the internet, and film professor […]
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 […]
Mitzvah Bakers Wednesdays, Monthly, 6:00 pm Join 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! Register here
Community Dinner: Out of the Cold Thursdays, 5:30 pm For more than two 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 thousands of adults who are homeless, isolated, or facing food insecurity. Volunteers prepare warm […]
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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.