Crisis and Continuity with Mark Goodman Weekly, Wendesdays, 11:00 am Each week, we will discuss an aspect of Jewish history, examine relevant texts, and seek to understand the event's gravity, response, and effect on future generations. The history of the Jewish people and that of Judaism run parallel, and each is in a state […]
Temple members and friends are invited to join an Israel information update & social support forum, over Zoom.
Erev Shemini Atzeret 5785 Wednesday, October 23, 6:00 pm Shemini Atzeret means the assembly of the 8th Day. Let’s join together in a sacred assembly for this meaningful, clergy-led service. To join us online via Zoom, please click “Register Here” (below) to receive our new service links. You will be asked to provide your […]
Temple member and lawyer Mark Goodman shines a light on contemporary questions and how they’re negotiated by rabbis today. Join us in-person or on Zoom!
Shemini Atzeret 5785 Thursday, October 24, 10:00 am Shemini Atzeret means the assembly of the 8th Day. Join us for Yom Tov either online or in-person for this powerful service and Yizkor. This is one of the three Yizkor Services held during the Jewish calendar year. We will remember all those who have died […]
Chaggim Holy-Day Fun for Families! Thursday, October 17 & 24, 10:00 am Come shake your lulalvs and join us at our Yom Tov services with special offerings just for you! Come along for some creative fun and learn about our Holy Days, through music, story time, games, art, dance and more! Please join us […]
Temple members and friends are invited to join an Israel information update & social support forum, over Zoom.
Consecration 5785/2024! Thursday, October 24, 5:15 pm This special life-cycle event marks the beginning of one’s 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, amidst blessings from their families and clergy. They are also welcome to […]
Monday through Thursday at 6:00 pm both in person and online!
Simchat Torah Flag Decorating Thursday, October 24, 6:15 pm Lower-Level Foyer All 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, […]
Simchat Torah 5785 Thursday, October 24, 7:00 pm Simchat Torah celebrates when our ancestors received the greatest possible gift from God, the Torah! Together we will dedicate our new Torah Mantle, created in commemoration and defiance of October 7th. Let us finish welcoming in our new year with a smile, a song, 7 happy […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
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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.
