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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/2026-10-21/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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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-2/2026-10-21/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T113000
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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/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261023T120000
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/2026-10-23/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261026T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261026T203000
DTSTAMP: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/2026-10-26/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261027T150000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162931Z
CREATED:20250116T203204Z
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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
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-3/2026-10-27/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261028T123000
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/2026-10-28/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261030T120000
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/2026-10-30/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261030T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261030T183000
DTSTAMP:20260814T132727Z
CREATED:20260814T132727Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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: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
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-3/2026-11-03/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T123000
DTSTAMP:20260812T232210Z
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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:20261104T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261104T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T132603Z
CREATED:20260818T132603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T132603Z
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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-2/2026-11-04/
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
UID:10019697-1793959200-1793966400@holyblossom.org
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://holyblossom.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LittleBlossoms2024.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261108T140000
DTSTAMP:20260731T132259Z
CREATED:20260731T132045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T132259Z
UID:10019598-1794139200-1794146400@holyblossom.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T150000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162931Z
CREATED:20250116T203204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T162931Z
UID:10019666-1794314700-1794322800@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/2026-11-10/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261110T193000
DTSTAMP:20250930T162513Z
CREATED:20250829T131139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162513Z
UID:10019090-1794335400-1794339000@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-3/2026-11-10/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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:20260817T134428Z
CREATED:20260812T233524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260817T134428Z
UID:10019736-1794423600-1794429000@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Zachor: The Resilient Brain
DESCRIPTION:Zachor: The Resilient Brain\nWednesday\, November 11\, 7:00 pm \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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261113T120000
DTSTAMP:20260804T181314Z
CREATED:20260724T125528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T181314Z
UID:10019698-1794564000-1794571200@holyblossom.org
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/2026-11-13/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://holyblossom.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/LittleBlossoms2024.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261115T123000
DTSTAMP:20260810T130141Z
CREATED:20260804T181901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T130141Z
UID:10019717-1794736800-1794745800@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Holy Talent!
DESCRIPTION:Holy Talent!\nSunday\, November 15\, 10:00 am \nThe Holy Talent! event will take place on Sunday\, November 15\, 2026\, from 10 am to 12:30 pm. Mark your calendars. \nGet your tickets here! \nCASTING CALL FOR HOLY TALENT 2026! \nCalling all performers for Women of Holy Blossom’s 2nd annual talent show. Are you a woman+ member of Holy Blossom Temple\, with a hidden (or not-so-hidden!) talent? \nWhether you sing\, dance\, act\, play an instrument\, do comedy or magic\, or have another entertaining skill or talent\, we want YOU for Holy Talent!  Showcase what you love to do\, meet incredible folks\, and be part of a vibrant and uplifting celebration of Jewish women+. Let’s make some magic together\, one spotlight at a time. \nWomen+\, nonbinary and gender-fluid folks welcome. \nClick here to learn more & submit your audition (deadline: September 25)!
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/holy-talent/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261116T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261116T210000
DTSTAMP:20260818T131636Z
CREATED:20260818T131636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T131636Z
UID:10019783-1794855600-1794862800@holyblossom.org
SUMMARY:Pressure Points in the Middle East: What the Iran War Means for Israel and North America
DESCRIPTION:Pressure Points in the Middle East: What the Iran War Means for Israel and North America\nMonday\, November 16\, 7:00 pm \nPresented in Partnership with the Israel Policy Forum\, Policy Fellow Garrett Nada will present on the continuing war with Iran and its implications for Israel\, Canada\, the United States and regional security. \n\nGarrett Nada is an expert on Iran’s politics\, economy\, military\, foreign policy\, and nuclear program. He also closely monitors the activities of Hamas\, Hezbollah\, the Houthis\, and the Iraqi militia backed by Iran. His work has been cited by government agencies\, media\, and academic publications. \nRegistration coming soon \nGenerously sponsored by the Israel Policy Forum
URL:https://holyblossom.org/event/pressure-points-in-the-middle-east-what-the-iran-war-means-for-israel-and-north-america/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T150000
DTSTAMP:20260811T162931Z
CREATED:20250116T203204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T162931Z
UID:10019667-1794919500-1794927600@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/2026-11-17/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://holyblossom.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/DorotGames_resize.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261117T193000
DTSTAMP:20250930T162513Z
CREATED:20250829T131139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T162513Z
UID:10019091-1794940200-1794943800@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-3/2026-11-17/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://holyblossom.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/comforting-hands.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T123000
DTSTAMP:20260812T232210Z
CREATED:20260804T181210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260812T232210Z
UID:10019710-1794999600-1795005000@holyblossom.org
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/2026-11-18/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://holyblossom.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/JewishHistory.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260804T181314Z
CREATED:20260724T125528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T181314Z
UID:10019699-1795168800-1795176000@holyblossom.org
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/2026-11-20/
CATEGORIES:HBT Programs & Events
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