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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-2/2026-10-22/
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SUMMARY:Little Blossoms with Marky and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Little Blossoms with Marky and Friends\n3 times available: 10:00 am\, 11:00 am\, 12:00 Noon\nOctober\, 16\, 23\, 30; November 6\, 13\, 20\, 27; December 4 \nClasses have limited spots\n0-4 years of age \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! \nRegister here!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/little-blossoms-with-marky-and-friends/2026-10-23/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261025T140000
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SUMMARY:Fun With Science!! a YEAH event
DESCRIPTION:Fun With Science!! a YEAH event\nSunday\, October 25\, 12:30 pm \nAfter Sunday School\, come and make pizza from scratch with all the toppings you could want and bake brownies\, blondies\, muffins\, and more! We are also going to experiment with slime\, testing out different methods to make it\, and seeing what has the best results! Open to all students in grades 3-5. \nRegistration coming soon!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/fun-with-science-a-yeah-event/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261026T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261026T130000
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SUMMARY:Hebrew with Dalia
DESCRIPTION:Hebrew with Dalia\nMondays\, October 19\, 26\, November 2\, 9\, 16\, 12:00 pm \nWhether you are a beginner or more Advanced\, our beloved Hebrew teacher\, Dalia Alalouf\, is offering a special 5-part lunch-hour series where you can come to refresh and update your Hebrew. You asked\, and we listened\, so we are glad to bring this offering to you! \nPlease register HERE\nNote that this series is $54 to cover class costs and materials.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/hebrew-with-dalia/2026-10-26/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261026T183000
DTSTAMP:20260909T125904Z
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SUMMARY:How Is This Science?! A JYG Event
DESCRIPTION:How Is This Science?! A JYG Event\nMonday\, October 26\, 5:00 pm \nWant to make pizza from scratch? Always wondered which cookie recipe is the best? Join us October 26th at 5:00 to find out! We will not only be making pizza\, including homemade dough\, testing and tasting different cookies; we will also try colour-changing tea and even make lava lamps during this experiment-filled event! Anyone in grades 6/7 are welcome! \nRegistration coming soon!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/how-is-this-science-a-jyg-event/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261026T203000
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SUMMARY:Big Israel Questions: Young (er) Adult Learning Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Big Israel Questions: Young (er) Adult Learning Fellowship\nMondays\, Oct 19\, 26\, Nov 2\, 9\, 23\, 30\, Dec 7\, 14\, 6:30 pm \nFor Jewish adults in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s\nSharing a table does not require sharing opinions. \nThe questions you’ve been wrestling with. The ones you’ve been hesitant to ask. The ones you’ve been avoiding because our current climate too often rewards certainty over curiosity. Bring them to this eight-week learning community with master Jewish educator Michael Soberman and Rabbi Taylor Baruchel. \nRegister here \n“Big Israel Questions” is generously sponsored by Cheryl & David Blinick and family \nHow do we speak about Israel when the answers aren’t simple?\nFew topics evoke as much passion\, pain\, hope\, and complexity as Israel. For many Jews today\, conversations can feel increasingly polarized\, leaving us caught between certainty and silence. This fellowship offers another way. \nEach evening begins with dinner\, because some of the best Jewish learning happens around a shared table. Through Jewish texts\, history\, contemporary voices\, and honest conversation\, we’ll explore some of the biggest questions facing Israel and the Jewish people today. \nThis is not a debate club or a course that expects everyone to reach the same conclusions. It is a learning community where curiosity is encouraged\, respectful disagreement is welcomed\, and complexity is embraced. \nWhether you’re seeking a deeper understanding of Israel\, wrestling with difficult questions\, or simply looking for a place where you can ask them\, this fellowship invites you to learn with others who believe that curiosity is one of Judaism’s superpowers. \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/big-israel-questions-young-er-adult-learning-fellowship/2026-10-26/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T150000
DTSTAMP: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/2026-10-27/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T193000
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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-3/2026-10-27/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T123000
DTSTAMP: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/2026-10-28/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T210000
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SUMMARY:The Elephant in the Room
DESCRIPTION:The Elephant in the Room\nA gathering for Jewish women who want to begin conversations with non-Jewish friends about antisemitism \nWednesday\, October 28\, 7:00 pm \nMany Jewish women are imagining conversations they wish they could have.\nWith a friend who has gone quiet.\nWith a neighbour who does not understand why this moment feels so fraught.\nWith a colleague who wants to be supportive but does not know what to ask.\nWith someone we care about but are afraid to speak to honestly.\nWe may want our friends to understand more about antisemitism\, Jewish life\, or what this moment feels like in Canada and in our city. We may want them to ask better questions\, stand closer\, notice what we see\, or simply stay in relationship with us when the conversation is hard. \nBut many of us hesitate to initiate the conversations that can enable these actions.\nWe worry we will say the wrong thing or that the conversation will become tense or political. We worry we aren’t prepared\, are too tired\, or too angry. \nThis evening is designed to help us begin. \nJoin Women’s Advocacy Group of Women of Holy Blossom for a practical\, thoughtful\, and hopeful program about having difficult conversations with friends\, neighbours\, and people in our wider circles. \nRather than offering a lecture or a script\, the evening will focus on real examples of conversations that have worked. We’ll hear from pairs of friends who have navigated these moments together: why they chose to have the conversation\, what made it possible\, what felt difficult\, and what helped them stay open to one another. Together\, we will look at what made those conversations successful\, including how expectations were set\, what preparation helped\, and what practices allowed the conversation to remain honest\, respectful\, and human. \nParticipants will also have time for guided table discussion to reflect on what we hope our friends might know\, do\, or feel after a conversation and why that matters. We’ll also talk about what holds us back from taking the first step. \nThe evening will close with practical resources and next steps. \nThis program is for women+ and gender fluid and nonbinary folks who want to move toward conversation\, not conflict\, and who want to speak with more confidence\, listen with more curiosity\, and build bridges where trust may still be possible. \nIf you’re willing to consider that a conversation you have been avoiding may be worth starting\, this is a great next step. \nParticipants will leave with: \n\nA clearer sense of what they hope a conversation with a friend could make possible.\nReal examples of how difficult conversations can be opened with care.\nPractical tools for preparing\, setting expectations\, and staying grounded.\nResources to support future conversations.\nA first step toward beginning a conversation in their own life.\n\nRegistration coming soon
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/the-elephant-in-the-room/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260804T181314Z
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SUMMARY:Little Blossoms with Marky and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Little Blossoms with Marky and Friends\n3 times available: 10:00 am\, 11:00 am\, 12:00 Noon\nOctober\, 16\, 23\, 30; November 6\, 13\, 20\, 27; December 4 \nClasses have limited spots\n0-4 years of age \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! \nRegister here!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/little-blossoms-with-marky-and-friends/2026-10-30/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261030T183000
DTSTAMP:20260814T132727Z
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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/2026-10-30/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261101T120000
DTSTAMP:20260814T134310Z
CREATED:20260814T134310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T134310Z
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SUMMARY:HBTogether Hybrid Book Club 
DESCRIPTION:HBTogether Hybrid Book Club  \nSundays\, monthly\,  11:00 am \nInterested in a book club with a difference?   \nConsider the HBTogether Book Club: \nWe read and discuss books of Jewish interest\, of Canadian\, Israeli and American origin and available in a variety of formats from the public library. \nJoin us on the first Sunday of the month at 11 am at the Max Enkin Library at Holy Blossom Temple or on Zoom. \nPaused over the summer the book club will resume after the High Holy Days on Sun November 1\, with When We See You Again by Rachel Goldberg-Polin:  A mother’s heartbreaking story of personal grief amidst international scrutiny. \nFive  books later\, the 2026/2027 season will conclude on June 6 with The Free World by prize-winning Canadian author David Bezmozgis depicting the flight of three generations of the Krasnansky family who flee Soviet Latvia to the uncertain freedom of Rome in the Seventies. \nYou’re welcome to join us in person or online even if you haven’t read the book yet but share our interest. \nFor further information including a complete list of book club selections please contact Temple Librarian\, Caroline Ingvaldsen\, at library@holyblossom.org  
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/hbtogether-hybrid-book-club/2026-11-01/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261102T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261102T130000
DTSTAMP:20260907T141624Z
CREATED:20260831T131906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T141624Z
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SUMMARY:Hebrew with Dalia
DESCRIPTION:Hebrew with Dalia\nMondays\, October 19\, 26\, November 2\, 9\, 16\, 12:00 pm \nWhether you are a beginner or more Advanced\, our beloved Hebrew teacher\, Dalia Alalouf\, is offering a special 5-part lunch-hour series where you can come to refresh and update your Hebrew. You asked\, and we listened\, so we are glad to bring this offering to you! \nPlease register HERE\nNote that this series is $54 to cover class costs and materials.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/hebrew-with-dalia/2026-11-02/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261102T203000
DTSTAMP:20260724T135947Z
CREATED:20260724T125210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T135947Z
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SUMMARY:Big Israel Questions: Young (er) Adult Learning Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Big Israel Questions: Young (er) Adult Learning Fellowship\nMondays\, Oct 19\, 26\, Nov 2\, 9\, 23\, 30\, Dec 7\, 14\, 6:30 pm \nFor Jewish adults in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s\nSharing a table does not require sharing opinions. \nThe questions you’ve been wrestling with. The ones you’ve been hesitant to ask. The ones you’ve been avoiding because our current climate too often rewards certainty over curiosity. Bring them to this eight-week learning community with master Jewish educator Michael Soberman and Rabbi Taylor Baruchel. \nRegister here \n“Big Israel Questions” is generously sponsored by Cheryl & David Blinick and family \nHow do we speak about Israel when the answers aren’t simple?\nFew topics evoke as much passion\, pain\, hope\, and complexity as Israel. For many Jews today\, conversations can feel increasingly polarized\, leaving us caught between certainty and silence. This fellowship offers another way. \nEach evening begins with dinner\, because some of the best Jewish learning happens around a shared table. Through Jewish texts\, history\, contemporary voices\, and honest conversation\, we’ll explore some of the biggest questions facing Israel and the Jewish people today. \nThis is not a debate club or a course that expects everyone to reach the same conclusions. It is a learning community where curiosity is encouraged\, respectful disagreement is welcomed\, and complexity is embraced. \nWhether you’re seeking a deeper understanding of Israel\, wrestling with difficult questions\, or simply looking for a place where you can ask them\, this fellowship invites you to learn with others who believe that curiosity is one of Judaism’s superpowers. \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/big-israel-questions-young-er-adult-learning-fellowship/2026-11-02/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T150000
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/2026-11-03/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T193000
DTSTAMP: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-3/2026-11-03/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T123000
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/2026-11-04/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T150000
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/2026-11-04/
CATEGORIES:Centre for Arts & Culture,HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T203000
DTSTAMP:20260831T131045Z
CREATED:20260831T130959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T131045Z
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SUMMARY:HBT 101
DESCRIPTION:HBT 101: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Holy Blossom Temple\, but Haven’t Had the Chance to Ask!\nWednesdays\, November 4\, 11\, 18\, 7:00 pm \nIn Person Only for November 4 (First of a 3-Part Series)\nParts 2 & 3 (November 11 & November 18) are hybrid (register for the Zoom link) \nNovember 11 (hybrid) Part 2: The Three Pillars of Avodah (Prayer)\, Gemilut Chasadim (Acts of Lovingkindness)\, and Kehillah Kedoshah (Sacred Community).\nwith Cantor David Rosen\, Rabbi Eliza McCarroll\, and Lay Leadership from these three essential areas of Temple life \nNovember 18 (hybrid) Part 3: The Three Pillars of Torah (Life-Long Learning)\, Tikun Olam (Social Justice)\, and Ahavat Yisrael (Love of Israel)\nwith Rabbi Samuel Kaye\, Dr. Cindy Kozierok (Director of Lifelong Learning)\, and Lay Leadership from these three robust areas of Temple life \nRegister here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/hbt-101/2026-11-04/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260821T170100Z
CREATED:20260818T132603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T170100Z
UID:10019789-1793818800-1793826000@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-2/2026-11-04/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260910T171525Z
CREATED:20260910T171525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T171525Z
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SUMMARY:Community Dinner: Out of the Cold
DESCRIPTION:Community Dinner: Out of the Cold\nThursdays\, November 5 – March 25\, 5:30 pm \nJoin us for our 30th anniversary of Out of the Cold! For three 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. \nVolunteers prepare warm meals\, serve our guests with dignity\, provide uplifting and meaningful programming\, and provide visitors with vital supplies during the harsh winter months. \nThis year\, 2026-27\, we will open our doors on November 5 at 5:30 pm. It will run for 5 months\, from Thursday\, November 5\, to the last Thursday of March (March 25)\, from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm\nLearn more about Out of the Cold at Holy Blossom here: https://holyblossom.org/out-of-the-cold/ \nReturning\, veteran\, and new volunteers are all welcome! Please contact our volunteer coordinator\, Tabitha Grove (ootc@holyblossom.org)\, to secure your volunteer date and role. We are always looking for new volunteers to greet and welcome\, serve\, bake at home\, help transport food\, and help us set up and break down the Phillip Smith Congregational Hall. \nPlease note that\, due to security issues and ongoing building renewal\, the Phillip & Fannie Smith Congregational Hall is not accessible for people with disabilities during the operating hours of this program. Due to current limitations\, our guests cannot sleep over.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/community-dinner-out-of-the-cold/2026-11-05/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260804T181314Z
CREATED:20260724T125528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T181314Z
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SUMMARY:Little Blossoms with Marky and Friends
DESCRIPTION:Little Blossoms with Marky and Friends\n3 times available: 10:00 am\, 11:00 am\, 12:00 Noon\nOctober\, 16\, 23\, 30; November 6\, 13\, 20\, 27; December 4 \nClasses have limited spots\n0-4 years of age \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! \nRegister here!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/little-blossoms-with-marky-and-friends/2026-11-06/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260731T132259Z
CREATED:20260731T132045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T132259Z
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SUMMARY:The New Knesset: Diving into the 2026 Israeli Election
DESCRIPTION:The New Knesset: Diving into the 2026 Israeli Election\nSunday\, November 8\, 12:00 pm \nOn Sunday\, November 8th\, join us online for a digital workshop on the Israeli elections. Jeremy Leigh\, master educator from the Hebrew Union College\, will join us from Jerusalem to guide us through the outcome of Israel’s election at the end of October. While it is unlikely that a new Knesset will have already been formed\, the votes will have been tallied\, the mandate assigned\, and Israel’s leaders will be deep in negotiation towards forming the next government! Who will partner up with who? What new alliances will emerge? Who ‘won?’ the election\, and what does that mean for Jews across Israel and across the world? On November 8th\, our discussion will be ripped directly from the headlines. We’ll review the polls and predictions\, address the outcomes\, and discuss the how and the why of these results\, along with what they mean for the future of Israel. \nYou don’t want to miss it! \nRegister here \nThe New Knesset is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/the-new-knesset-diving-into-the-2026-israeli-election-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261109T130000
DTSTAMP:20260907T141624Z
CREATED:20260831T131906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260907T141624Z
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SUMMARY:Hebrew with Dalia
DESCRIPTION:Hebrew with Dalia\nMondays\, October 19\, 26\, November 2\, 9\, 16\, 12:00 pm \nWhether you are a beginner or more Advanced\, our beloved Hebrew teacher\, Dalia Alalouf\, is offering a special 5-part lunch-hour series where you can come to refresh and update your Hebrew. You asked\, and we listened\, so we are glad to bring this offering to you! \nPlease register HERE\nNote that this series is $54 to cover class costs and materials.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/hebrew-with-dalia/2026-11-09/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260724T135947Z
CREATED:20260724T125210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T135947Z
UID:10019689-1794249000-1794256200@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Big Israel Questions: Young (er) Adult Learning Fellowship
DESCRIPTION:Big Israel Questions: Young (er) Adult Learning Fellowship\nMondays\, Oct 19\, 26\, Nov 2\, 9\, 23\, 30\, Dec 7\, 14\, 6:30 pm \nFor Jewish adults in their 20s\, 30s\, and 40s\nSharing a table does not require sharing opinions. \nThe questions you’ve been wrestling with. The ones you’ve been hesitant to ask. The ones you’ve been avoiding because our current climate too often rewards certainty over curiosity. Bring them to this eight-week learning community with master Jewish educator Michael Soberman and Rabbi Taylor Baruchel. \nRegister here \n“Big Israel Questions” is generously sponsored by Cheryl & David Blinick and family \nHow do we speak about Israel when the answers aren’t simple?\nFew topics evoke as much passion\, pain\, hope\, and complexity as Israel. For many Jews today\, conversations can feel increasingly polarized\, leaving us caught between certainty and silence. This fellowship offers another way. \nEach evening begins with dinner\, because some of the best Jewish learning happens around a shared table. Through Jewish texts\, history\, contemporary voices\, and honest conversation\, we’ll explore some of the biggest questions facing Israel and the Jewish people today. \nThis is not a debate club or a course that expects everyone to reach the same conclusions. It is a learning community where curiosity is encouraged\, respectful disagreement is welcomed\, and complexity is embraced. \nWhether you’re seeking a deeper understanding of Israel\, wrestling with difficult questions\, or simply looking for a place where you can ask them\, this fellowship invites you to learn with others who believe that curiosity is one of Judaism’s superpowers. \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/big-israel-questions-young-er-adult-learning-fellowship/2026-11-09/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T150000
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/2026-11-10/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T193000
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-3/2026-11-10/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261111T123000
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/2026-11-11/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261111T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261111T203000
DTSTAMP:20260821T121808Z
CREATED:20260812T233524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T121808Z
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SUMMARY:Zachor: The Resilient Brain
DESCRIPTION:Zachor: The Resilient Brain\nWednesday\, November 11\, 7:00 pm (in person & online) \nMemory\, Aging\, and the Science of Second Chances. \nLearn how the brain changes during normal aging. Understand what happens after traumatic brain injury. Explore cutting-edge research revealing how the brain can adapt\, learn\, and recover. \nPresenter Professor Kobi Roenblum is a Full Professor in the Sagol Department of Neurobiology at the University of Haifa’s Faculty of Natural Sciences\, where he heads the Laboratory for Molecular and Cellular Mechanisms Underlying Learning and Memory. \nA Question & Answer session will follow the presentation\, and light refreshments will be provided. \nRegister here \nZachor: The Resilient Brain is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/zachor-the-resilient-brain/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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