Erev Shavuot Service and Confirmation 5786 Thursday, May 21, 7:00 pm Festival tefilla will be led, in part, by the confirmation class of 5786. Join us as we celebrate Matan Torateinu and another generation of Jewish leadership! Join us in sacred worship in person or online
Tikun Leil Shavuot with Professor Robert Gibbs Thursday, May 21, 8:00 pm NOT “Thou Shalt Not”: The Grammar of Laws According to Rabbinic tradition, The Ten Commandments were given and received […]
Our Bikkurim: Shavuot Baby Blessing Friday, May 22, 10:00 am There is no better day to celebrate the newest members of our community than Shavuot, the festival of Torah, revelation, and new beginnings. On Shavuot morning, we invite families with babies and toddlers to join us for a special Baby Blessing. Parents and grandparents will […]
Shavuot Yom Tov and Yizkor (Memorial) Service Friday, May 22, 10:00 am A morning rich with meaning as we receive Torah anew. We celebrate Baby Blessings, welcoming the newest members of our community with joy and prayer. We will honour our Pirchei Kodesh Society — cherished congregants who have shaped Holy Blossom through 18, 36, 54, 72 […]
Shavuot Holy-Day Fun Breakout Rooms! For 0-12 year olds Friday, May 22, 10:45 am-12:15 pm (approx) Bring the whole family to Shavuot Yom Tov services, and have your children experience our fun and engaging breakout activities! Our Little Blossoms (ages 0-3) will bring a grownup along and enjoy creative music and stories with our songleader Ayla Smolash. Older children (ages […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Elaine and Marvin Givertz Annual Lecture Series presents: Aspirational Zionism: How Moral Imagination Enriches our Love of Israel and the Jewish People Tuesday, May 26, 7:00 pm Welcome Yehuda […]
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 […]
Exhibit Opening Reception: That's How the Light Gets In Thursday, May 28, 6:30 pm Calling all visual arts lovers! Join us in the Lower Level Gallery at Holy Blossom Temple […]
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