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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T094500
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Morning Service
DESCRIPTION:Yom Kippur Morning Service\nMonday\, September 21\, 9:45 am \nEnter Yom Kippur in sacred community with a morning service of heartfelt worship\, deep reflection\, and stirring music.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/yom-kippur-morning-service-3/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events,High Holy Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T143000
DTSTAMP:20260817T133310Z
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SUMMARY:Be a Goat Whisperer!
DESCRIPTION:Be a Goat Whisperer!\nYom Kippur\, Monday\, September 21\, 10:30 am \nCome by before or after services. \nDid you know that goats have been a symbol of the Jewish People since ancient times? Think\, Chad Gad Ya.\nDid you know that in biblical times\, our ancestors would symbolically place their sins on the head of a goat and send it off into the wilderness? Think\, scapegoat. (See Leviticus 16) \nThis year\, all children are invited to bring their parents or grandparents to the playground next door to visit with the goats. Tell them about your regrets from the past year and how you plan to do better in the year ahead. \nThe entrance to the playground is off the laneway between Ava Road and Dewbourne. \nRain or Shine.\nPlease note: Teachers and goat-herders will be on-site\, but this is not a drop-off program. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/be-a-goat-whisperer-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events,High Holy Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T130000
DTSTAMP:20260817T133504Z
CREATED:20260817T133504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T133504Z
UID:10019774-1789990200-1789995600@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Yom Kippur: Second Family Service
DESCRIPTION:Yom Kippur: Second Family Service\nMonday\, September 21\, 11:30 am \nGather for our Yom Kippur Family Service\, a heartfelt morning of prayer\, music\, and reflection for all ages. \nParent-Child take-a-break room will be available for this service
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/yom-kippur-second-family-service-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events,High Holy Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T143000
DTSTAMP:20260817T133643Z
CREATED:20260817T133643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T133643Z
UID:10019775-1789997400-1790001000@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Study Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Yom Kippur Study Sessions\nMonday\, September 21\, 1:30 pm \nTake time between services to engage your heart and mind with our incredible line-up of study sessions. Each offering is designed to inspire\, challenge\, and deepen your reflection on the meaning of the day. Thoughtful and mindful learning opportunities await. \nMore information about our 5787 Yom Kippur Study Sessions coming soon!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/yom-kippur-study-sessions-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events,High Holy Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T153000
DTSTAMP:20260817T134545Z
CREATED:20260817T134545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T134545Z
UID:10019776-1790001000-1790004600@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Yom Kippur: Little Blossoms
DESCRIPTION:Yom Kippur: Little Blossoms\n(for ages 5 and under) \nMonday\, September 21\, 2:30 pm \nA gentle and joyful Yom Kippur service just for our Little Blossoms. With songs\, stories\, and moments of meaning. \nRegistration for non-members & guests to join us for Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Young Readers services: Click here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/yom-kippur-little-blossoms-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events,High Holy Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T153000
DTSTAMP:20260817T134643Z
CREATED:20260817T134643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T134643Z
UID:10019777-1790001000-1790004600@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Yom Kippur: Young Readers
DESCRIPTION:Yom Kippur: Young Readers\n(for ages 6-9) \nMonday\, September 21\, 2:30 pm \nA meaningful Yom Kippur service for Young Readers with stories\, songs\, and traditions. \nRegistration for non-members & guests to join us for Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur Young Readers services: Click here
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/yom-kippur-young-readers-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events,High Holy Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T183000
DTSTAMP:20260817T134756Z
CREATED:20260817T134756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T134756Z
UID:10019778-1790004600-1790015400@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Yom Kippur Afternoon Service
DESCRIPTION:Yom Kippur Afternoon Service\nMonday\, September 21\, 3:30 pm \nCome together for our Yom Kippur Afternoon Service\, a sacred time that weaves together heartfelt worship\, our poignant Martyrology Service\, and the Yizkor Memorial Service. In prayer and song\, we honour the memories of loved ones\, reflect on the stories of our people\, and open our hearts to renewal as the Day of Atonement draws toward its close. \nFor members joining us in sacred worship online\, please go to www.holyblossom.org/hhd and enter the password that was provided to you in your ticket package.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/yom-kippur-afternoon-service-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events,High Holy Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260817T143856Z
CREATED:20260817T143856Z
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SUMMARY:Yom Kippur: Adult Neilah Service
DESCRIPTION:Yom Kippur: Adult Neilah Service\nMonday\, September 21\, 6:30 pm (approx.) \nGather for the profound closing of Yom Kippur\, where our prayers rise together in a final\, heartfelt plea for forgiveness and renewal. Through inspiring music\, sacred liturgy\, and reflective moments\, we come together as a community to seal the Day of Atonement and embrace the year ahead with hope and intention. \nFor members joining us in sacred worship online\, please go to www.holyblossom.org/hhd and enter the password that was provided to you in your ticket package.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/yom-kippur-adult-neilah-service-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events,High Holy Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260817T144018Z
CREATED:20260817T144018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T144018Z
UID:10019780-1790015400-1790019000@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Yom Kippur: Family Neilah Service
DESCRIPTION:Yom Kippur: Family Neilah Service\nMonday\, September 21\, 6:30 pm \nJoin us for a meaningful close to Yom Kippur designed for all ages. Through song\, prayer\, and reflection\, families come together to experience the power of community\, honour the day’s themes of forgiveness and renewal\, and welcome the year ahead with hope and intention.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/yom-kippur-family-neilah-service-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events,High Holy Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260921T203000
DTSTAMP:20260817T144316Z
CREATED:20260817T144316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T144316Z
UID:10019781-1790019000-1790022600@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Havdalah
DESCRIPTION:Havdalah\nMonday\, September 21\, 7:30 pm \nWe join together in song and blessing\, marking the transition from the solemnity of Yom Kippur to the sweetness of the year ahead. Share in a meaningful moment and a slice of honey cake; a taste of joy and renewal to carry us forward.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/havdalah-2/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events,High Holy Days
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T180000
DTSTAMP:20260806T180047Z
CREATED:20260804T175340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260806T180047Z
UID:10019704-1790094600-1790100000@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Intergenerational Sukkah Decorating
DESCRIPTION:Intergenerational Sukkah Decorating\nTuesday\, September 22\, 4:30 pm \nChildren\, grandparents and parents can participate together\, preparing for the festival of Sukkot! Everyone will be able to create beautiful and meaningful decorations for the sukkah\, and enjoy a light pizza meal together at 5:30 pm. \nRegister HERE!\n($5/person for pizza only) \n*Volunteers and friendly helpers are needed to help our young artists with hanging decorations in the sukkah and other holiday decorating around the building.  Please contact Lisa if you can lend a hand: lbaumal@holyblossom.org
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/intergenerational-sukkah-decorating/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260922T193000
DTSTAMP:20250930T162513Z
CREATED:20250829T131139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162513Z
UID:10019083-1790101800-1790105400@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Bereavement Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Bereavement Discussion Group\nImmediately following our 6:00 pm evening service (via Zoom here)\, Jack Kugelmass\, MSW\, will provide a supportive environment to find new insight into the meaning of their losses. \nWhether a loved one died recently or long ago\, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in memory. \nYou are welcome to “drop-in” occasionally or attend regularly. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/917009371?pwd=T1dDMnd6bUMxUU1FaU1NaHFkVXRWQT09 \nMeeting ID: 917 009 371\nPasscode: 047218 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kgbrqKX9x
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/bereavement-discussion-group-3/2026-09-22/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260925T210000
DTSTAMP:20260812T232634Z
CREATED:20260812T232634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T232634Z
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SUMMARY:Sukkot Congregational Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Sukkot Congregational Dinner\nFriday\, September 25\, 6:00 pm \nCelebrate Sukkot With Us!\nJoin us as we celebrate Sukkot together\, beginning with our Kabbalat Shabbat Service.\nFollowing the service\, we’ll gather in our Sukkah\, generously built by our Temple Brotherhood\, for the traditional blessings. We’ll then continue the celebration with a congregational dinner in our Atrium. \nCome share in the joy\, community\, and blessings of Sukkot! \nRegistration coming soon! (Please register by Friday\, September 18) \n  \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/sukkot-congregational-dinner/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T230000
DTSTAMP:20260814T132421Z
CREATED:20260813T145937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T132421Z
UID:10019740-1790677800-1790722800@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Good Books: What Cynthia is Reading\, with Cynthia Good
DESCRIPTION:Good Books: What Cynthia is Reading\, with Cynthia Good\nTuesdays\, 10:30 am via Zoom \nCynthia Good has been a leader in the publishing industry for many years. Join her every second week to hear about the latest great novels she’s discovering\, the development of contemporary genres\, and old favourites. There’s time at the end for you to add your reading suggestions. Free and open to all. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/91442171255?pwd=VWZ3b01URXRCUWhGdmdGa3BxUW10QT09 \nMeeting ID: 914 4217 1255\nPasscode: Good \nMeeting ID: 914 4217 1255\nPasscode: 566020\nFind your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kca9lTDLGf
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/good-books-what-cynthia-is-reading-with-cynthia-good/2026-09-29/
CATEGORIES:Centre for Arts & Culture,HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T150000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162931Z
CREATED:20250116T203204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T162931Z
UID:10019660-1790685900-1790694000@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Dorot Games
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Games\nTuesdays\, 12:45 pm\nSchwartz/Reisman Atrium \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. \nWe invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess\, Mahjong\, Canasta\, Rummycube\, Dominos\, Scrabble and social bridge.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-games/2026-09-29/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260929T193000
DTSTAMP:20250930T162513Z
CREATED:20250829T131139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162513Z
UID:10019084-1790706600-1790710200@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Bereavement Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Bereavement Discussion Group\nImmediately following our 6:00 pm evening service (via Zoom here)\, Jack Kugelmass\, MSW\, will provide a supportive environment to find new insight into the meaning of their losses. \nWhether a loved one died recently or long ago\, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in memory. \nYou are welcome to “drop-in” occasionally or attend regularly. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/917009371?pwd=T1dDMnd6bUMxUU1FaU1NaHFkVXRWQT09 \nMeeting ID: 917 009 371\nPasscode: 047218 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kgbrqKX9x
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/bereavement-discussion-group-3/2026-09-29/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T132603Z
CREATED:20260818T132603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T132603Z
UID:10019785-1790794800-1790802000@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Brotherhood Presents: Krav Maga
DESCRIPTION:Brotherhood Presents: Krav Maga\nWednesdays\, September 30\, Wednesday\, October 7\, 14\, 21\, Nov. 4\, 7:00 pm \nBrotherhood is continuing to offer a Krav Maga class open to all Holy Blossom Temple Members\, regardless of gender identity or fitness level. \nJoin us for the 5 sessions of the 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 at any level of fitness are welcome\, and no previous experience or training is needed. \nRegistration coming soon
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/brotherhood-presents-krav-maga-2/2026-09-30/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261001T113000
DTSTAMP:20260812T194127Z
CREATED:20260724T123519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T194127Z
UID:10019682-1790850600-1790854200@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Contemporary Jewish fiction
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Jewish fiction\nWith Cynthia Good \nThursdays\, October 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 10:30 am (in-person & online) \n$30 for members; $45 for non-members \nWe look forward to in-person (and online) learning and the opportunity for in-depth study. Join us this fall for our usual lively discussion of two novels\, one about a young girl\, the other about an elderly woman and both with interesting narrative techniques. \nRegister here \nVera or Faith by Gary Shteyngart\nShteyngart’s sixth novel is a lively unusual Bildungsroman\, tracking the journey – literal\, educational\, emotional – of 10-year-old Vera Bradford-Shmulkin\, an overanxious\, over-watchful academic high achiever whose run of straight As has just been blighted by a B. A very modern blend of Russian\, Jewish\, Korean\, and New England WASP\, Vera’s family love one another deeply but the pressures of life in an unstable America are fraying their bonds. \nVera wants only three things in life: to make a friend at school; Daddy and Anne Mom to stay together; and to meet her birth mother\, Mom Mom\, who will at last tell Vera the secret of who she really is and how to ensure love’s survival in this great\, mad\, imploding world. Even if you have not been a Shteyngart fan in the past\, this is an accomplished novel paying homage to Henry James. Vera\, or Faith demonstrates why Shteyngart is\, in the words of The New York Times\, “one of his generation’s most exhilarating writers.” \nLONGLISTED FOR THE JOYCE CAROL OATES PRIZE • A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Time\, Washington Post\, NPR\, Oprah Daily\, Vox\, Denver Public Library\, Seattle Times\, The Cap Times\, Kirkus Reviews \nWreck by Catherine Newman \nNewman’s previous book\, Sandwich\, introduced us to Rachel\, known as Rocky and her family\, as she navigates midlife while on vacation with her family on Cape Cod. In Wreck\, Rocky is a few years older and plagued by new worries\, including her own health\, her recently widowed father\, and the tragic death of a young man\, all of which trigger a crisis of confidence in the future. As reviewers said of Sandwich\, you will find yourself laughing out loud – until the tears start. \nWith her signature wit and wisdom\, Catherine Newman explores the hidden rules of family\, the heavy weight of uncertainty\, and the complicated fact that people—no matter how much you love them—are not always exactly who you want them to be. \nYou don’t need to read Sandwich to enjoy and understand this novel\, but you will love that book too. \n“Newman excels at showing how sorrow and joy coexist in everyday life. She masterfully balances a modern exploration of grief with truly laugh-out-loud lines. A heartbreaking\, laugh-provoking\, and absolutely Ephron-esque look at the beauty and fragility of everyday life.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) \nA GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An NPR BEST BOOK OF 2025
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/contemporary-jewish-fiction-2/2026-10-01/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261002T180000
DTSTAMP:20260817T191625Z
CREATED:20260817T191625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T191625Z
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SUMMARY:Wine & Cheese with Rabbi Rinat for Kabbalat Shabbat
DESCRIPTION:Wine & Cheese with Rabbi Rinat for Kabbalat Shabbat\nFriday\, October 2\, 5:00 pm \nHBT welcomes Rabbi Rinat as part of ARZA Canada programming and sponsorship for a wine and cheese gathering with congregants on Erev Shmini Atzeret/Simchat Torah. Kindly R.S.V.P. \nRSVP coming soon \nThis event is generously sponsored by ARZA Canada \n 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/wine-cheese-with-rabbi-rinat-for-kabbalat-shabbat/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261003T200000
DTSTAMP:20260804T181426Z
CREATED:20260724T125852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T181426Z
UID:10019702-1791048600-1791057600@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Grade 1 Consecration
DESCRIPTION:Grade 1 Consecration\nSaturday\, October 3\, 5:30 pm \nThis special life-cycle event marks the beginning of formal Jewish Education for ALL Grade 1 students – Cotler School\, Jewish Day School or other. Students will receive their very own mini-Torah to treasure and receive meaningful blessings from their families and clergy. Following a celebratory dinner for Consecrands and their families\, all will participate in our Simchat Torah celebrations\, including music\, dancing\, and Jewish joy as we begin reading the sacred texts of our People once more. Consecrands and their families are extended the honour of the first hakafah (procession/dance) with the Torah during our Simchat Torah celebrations. \nRegister here! \nFamilies are encouraged to join us for the Consecration pre-program on Sunday\, September 27\, at 10:00 am\, to learn more about the Torah and what it means to become a Consecrand\, as well as be in the Consecration photograph that will be added to the ‘wall of fame’ alongside Consecration photos throughout Holy Blossom’s history. Students will also get the tools to create a special Aron HaKodesh box for their new mini Torah scroll.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/grade-1-consecration/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261004T123000
DTSTAMP:20260817T134306Z
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SUMMARY:Torah Stitch by Stitch Exhibit Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Torah Stitch by Stitch Exhibit Opening Reception\nSunday\, October 4\, 10:00 am \nThe Torah Stitch by Stitch Project is returning to Holy Blossom Temple as part of a worldwide travelling exhibit. This exhibit includes stunning full-size digital prints on canvas\, representing the work of over 100 of our 1500 stitchers\, including many Holy Blossom Temple members. It also includes a series of exquisite illuminations from elsewhere in the Tapestry\, a map representing our global reach\, and a list of local stitchers who took part in the project. The documentary short\, “Stitchers – a Tapestry of Spirit”\, fills in more of our inspiring story. \nRegister here \nThe Torah Stitch by Stitch Exhibit will run from September 11 – November 15 in the Lower Level Gallery \nThis exhibit is generously sponsored by Lili and Michael Shain
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/torah-stitch-by-stitch-exhibit-opening-reception/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T150000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162931Z
CREATED:20250116T203204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T162931Z
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SUMMARY:Dorot Games
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Games\nTuesdays\, 12:45 pm\nSchwartz/Reisman Atrium \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. \nWe invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess\, Mahjong\, Canasta\, Rummycube\, Dominos\, Scrabble and social bridge.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-games/2026-10-06/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261006T193000
DTSTAMP:20250930T162513Z
CREATED:20250829T131139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162513Z
UID:10019085-1791311400-1791315000@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Bereavement Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Bereavement Discussion Group\nImmediately following our 6:00 pm evening service (via Zoom here)\, Jack Kugelmass\, MSW\, will provide a supportive environment to find new insight into the meaning of their losses. \nWhether a loved one died recently or long ago\, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in memory. \nYou are welcome to “drop-in” occasionally or attend regularly. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/917009371?pwd=T1dDMnd6bUMxUU1FaU1NaHFkVXRWQT09 \nMeeting ID: 917 009 371\nPasscode: 047218 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kgbrqKX9x
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/bereavement-discussion-group-3/2026-10-06/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261007T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T132603Z
CREATED:20260818T132603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T132603Z
UID:10019786-1791399600-1791406800@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 sessions of the 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 at any level of fitness are welcome\, and no previous experience or training is needed. \nRegistration coming soon
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/brotherhood-presents-krav-maga-2/2026-10-07/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261008T113000
DTSTAMP:20260812T194127Z
CREATED:20260724T123519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T194127Z
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SUMMARY:Contemporary Jewish fiction
DESCRIPTION:Contemporary Jewish fiction\nWith Cynthia Good \nThursdays\, October 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 10:30 am (in-person & online) \n$30 for members; $45 for non-members \nWe look forward to in-person (and online) learning and the opportunity for in-depth study. Join us this fall for our usual lively discussion of two novels\, one about a young girl\, the other about an elderly woman and both with interesting narrative techniques. \nRegister here \nVera or Faith by Gary Shteyngart\nShteyngart’s sixth novel is a lively unusual Bildungsroman\, tracking the journey – literal\, educational\, emotional – of 10-year-old Vera Bradford-Shmulkin\, an overanxious\, over-watchful academic high achiever whose run of straight As has just been blighted by a B. A very modern blend of Russian\, Jewish\, Korean\, and New England WASP\, Vera’s family love one another deeply but the pressures of life in an unstable America are fraying their bonds. \nVera wants only three things in life: to make a friend at school; Daddy and Anne Mom to stay together; and to meet her birth mother\, Mom Mom\, who will at last tell Vera the secret of who she really is and how to ensure love’s survival in this great\, mad\, imploding world. Even if you have not been a Shteyngart fan in the past\, this is an accomplished novel paying homage to Henry James. Vera\, or Faith demonstrates why Shteyngart is\, in the words of The New York Times\, “one of his generation’s most exhilarating writers.” \nLONGLISTED FOR THE JOYCE CAROL OATES PRIZE • A BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR: Time\, Washington Post\, NPR\, Oprah Daily\, Vox\, Denver Public Library\, Seattle Times\, The Cap Times\, Kirkus Reviews \nWreck by Catherine Newman \nNewman’s previous book\, Sandwich\, introduced us to Rachel\, known as Rocky and her family\, as she navigates midlife while on vacation with her family on Cape Cod. In Wreck\, Rocky is a few years older and plagued by new worries\, including her own health\, her recently widowed father\, and the tragic death of a young man\, all of which trigger a crisis of confidence in the future. As reviewers said of Sandwich\, you will find yourself laughing out loud – until the tears start. \nWith her signature wit and wisdom\, Catherine Newman explores the hidden rules of family\, the heavy weight of uncertainty\, and the complicated fact that people—no matter how much you love them—are not always exactly who you want them to be. \nYou don’t need to read Sandwich to enjoy and understand this novel\, but you will love that book too. \n“Newman excels at showing how sorrow and joy coexist in everyday life. She masterfully balances a modern exploration of grief with truly laugh-out-loud lines. A heartbreaking\, laugh-provoking\, and absolutely Ephron-esque look at the beauty and fragility of everyday life.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) \nA GOOD MORNING AMERICA BOOK CLUB PICK • INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • An NPR BEST BOOK OF 2025
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/contemporary-jewish-fiction-2/2026-10-08/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261010T131500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261010T141500
DTSTAMP:20260810T130334Z
CREATED:20260810T130334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T130334Z
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SUMMARY:Israeli Dancing with Paula Warren
DESCRIPTION:Israeli Dancing with Paula Warren\nMonthly\, Saturdays\, 1:15 pm \nCome celebrate 100 years of Israeli Folk Dance by heading to the Schwartz/Reisman atrium after the congregational Kiddush. \nPaula began dancing in Israel during childhood and went on to teach folk dance at Camps Biluim and Shalom. Paula still dances twice a week at sessions in Toronto.\nNow is your chance if you have not yet joined her in these classes. \nPaula will focus on the dances and music of Israel’s early years. She promises that the steps will be fun and easy to learn. Everyone is welcome. \nComfortable shoes are recommended. \nIsraeli Dancing with Paula Warren is generously sponsored by Magda Weisz
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/israeli-dancing-with-paula-warren-2/2026-10-10/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162931Z
CREATED:20250116T203204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T162931Z
UID:10019662-1791895500-1791903600@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Dorot Games
DESCRIPTION:Dorot Games\nTuesdays\, 12:45 pm\nSchwartz/Reisman Atrium \nDorot programming is generously sponsored by a gift from the Estate of Saundra and Henry Sherman. \nWe invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess\, Mahjong\, Canasta\, Rummycube\, Dominos\, Scrabble and social bridge.
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/dorot-games/2026-10-13/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261013T193000
DTSTAMP:20250930T162513Z
CREATED:20250829T131139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162513Z
UID:10019086-1791916200-1791919800@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Bereavement Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Bereavement Discussion Group\nImmediately following our 6:00 pm evening service (via Zoom here)\, Jack Kugelmass\, MSW\, will provide a supportive environment to find new insight into the meaning of their losses. \nWhether a loved one died recently or long ago\, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in memory. \nYou are welcome to “drop-in” occasionally or attend regularly. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/917009371?pwd=T1dDMnd6bUMxUU1FaU1NaHFkVXRWQT09 \nMeeting ID: 917 009 371\nPasscode: 047218 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kgbrqKX9x
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/bereavement-discussion-group-3/2026-10-13/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T123000
DTSTAMP:20260812T232210Z
CREATED:20260804T181210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T232210Z
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SUMMARY:The Story of the Jewish People – An Ongoing Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Story of the Jewish People – An Ongoing Discussion\nwith Mark Goodman \nWednesdays\, October 14-December 31\, 11:00 am \nJewish history is best understood as the story of a people shaped by myth\, memory\, law\, custom\, migration\, adaptation\, and endurance across more than two millennia and six continents. From the biblical narratives of covenant and exile\, rebuke and redemption\, to the post-biblical accounts shaped by recurring forces of persecution and emancipation\, catastrophe and renewal\, Jewish life has developed through constant interaction between inward tradition and outward pressure. \nAt the center of Jewish history stands a religious tradition built on covenant\, sacred law\, communal memory\, and interpretation. The biblical period establishes foundational themes: the relationship between God and Israel\, the importance of Torah\, and the repeated tension between faithfulness and disruption. After the destruction of the First and Second Temples\, Judaism increasingly became a tradition of text\, study\, and practice rather than one centred on a single sacred site. Rabbinic Judaism developed institutions\, commentaries\, and legal frameworks that allowed Jewish identity to survive dispersion and lay the groundwork for a culture built around language\, ritual\, education\, calendar\, family life\, and community organization. At the same time\, Jews in different regions developed distinctive cultural forms: Hebrew\, Aramaic\, Yiddish\, Ladino\, local liturgies\, and philosophical traditions. Over time\, internal diversity became one of the defining features of Jewish civilization. \nJewish history also involves the changing ways Jews organized themselves as communities and negotiated their place in larger political systems. In antiquity\, Israelites moved from a tribal confederation to monarchy\, exile\, and postexilic restoration. In later centuries\, Jews lived under empires\, kingdoms\, caliphates\, city-states\, and modern nation-states. Their legal status varied widely\, from relative autonomy to heavy restriction\, depending on time and place. \nEncounters with surrounding peoples\, religions\, and states have always shaped them. These relations included both exchange and conflict. Jews lived among Babylonians\, Persians\, Greeks\, Romans\, Christians\, Muslims\, and modern secular societies\, and each setting produced distinctive patterns of coexistence and pressure. Sometimes Jews served as intermediaries in trade\, scholarship\, or administration; at other times they were marginalized\, expelled\, forced to convert\, or targeted by violence. \nThroughout all periods\, Jewish history reflects both vulnerability and resilience in the face of changing external worlds. During the course of the program\, we will examine the arc of the Jewish story\, gain an understanding of the challenges and responses\, and explore the relationship between our present-day existence and that of past generations. Please join us on Wednesday at 11 am\, either in person or on Zoom. \nREGISTER HERE TO JOIN US! 
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/the-story-of-the-jewish-people/2026-10-14/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261014T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T132603Z
CREATED:20260818T132603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T132603Z
UID:10019787-1792004400-1792011600@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 sessions of the 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 at any level of fitness are welcome\, and no previous experience or training is needed. \nRegistration coming soon
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/brotherhood-presents-krav-maga-2/2026-10-14/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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