Open to children and teens of all ages, this is a full, multigenerational, family-friendly service which includes Torah reading, shofar, music, and storytelling.
Please join Cantor Marty Steinhouse at 10:00 am Monday morning for interesting musical programs and conversation.
Sukkah Decorating Tuesday, September 26, 4:30 pm Calling all artists - we need you to come help us beautify our sukkah in time for the holiday! Drop in anytime between 4:30 and 6:00 pm to create and hang some decorations. This year, in the spirit of reducing, reusing and recycling, we'll be creating beautiful […]
Mitzvah Bakers Monthly, Wednesdays, 6:30 pm Mitzvah Bakers has been a long-servicing program for teens aged 13-18. Join us as we bake yummy treats to be donated to people in need. Volunteers will receive 2 hours per session if baking in person, and 1 hour if they bake at home. Baked goods will be […]
Join Val and Arieh Waldman to share travel stories, both theirs and yours. Val and Arieh have travelled together around the world twice; each time for one year. Both times were with backpacks and minimal itineraries. The first trip was 1982 (in their 30s) and the second was 2006 (guess their ages). In between they […]
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!
Consecration 5784 Friday, September 29, 4:45 pm This special life-cycle event marks the beginning of one's formal Jewish Education. Students will receive their very own baby Torah, amidst blessings from parents, grandparents and rabbis. Families are encouraged to join us for the Consecration post-program on Sunday, October 1, at 9:30 am, to learn more […]
Tot Shabbat: Sukkot Edition 🌿🍋 Friday, September 29, 5:30 pm Tot Shabbat Sukkot is here! Join us for a special Sukkot Tot Shabbat experience for our Littlest Blossoms and their families! Join our Rabbis and Cantors, Dr. Marky Weinstock, and special guests. Come make some joyful noise! Register here! Tot & Family Shabbat Summer Services […]
As it is written regarding Sukkot, v’samachta b’chagecha – “you shall rejoice in your festival”! (Deuteronomy 16:14-15) We hope you will come along to celebrate this joyful chag with us in a fun and vibrant atmosphere.
Chaggim Holy Day Fun Breakout Rooms! (for 0-12 year olds) Holy Day Yom Tov Services, 10:45 am First Day Sukkot: September 30, 2023 Shemini Atzeret: October 7, 2023 Pesach Day 1: April 23, 2024 Pesach Day 7: April 29, 2024 Shavuot Yom Tov: June 12, 2024 Yom Tov services themselves begin at 10:00 am, the […]
Please join Cantor Marty Steinhouse at 10:00 am Monday morning for interesting musical programs and conversation.
All those in JYG, join us for youth lounge nights before senior school on select Mondays!
The Dialogue of Civilizations Monday, October 2, 7:00 pm Holy Blossom Temple is proud to present "The Dialogue of Civilizations" a fireside conversation with H.E. Ahmed Obaid Almansoori and Avi Abraham Benlolo. The Abrahamic faiths can bring humanity together. In an engaging method, H.E. Ahmed Obaid Almansoori and Avi Abraham Benlolo discuss Israel-Arab relations; […]
Gilad Kariv: Protecting Israel's Democracy October 3, 12:00 pm Holy Blossom Temple, in partnership with ARZA Canada and the Israeli Reform Movement, is excited to welcome MK Rabbi Gilad Kariv for a digital briefing and conversation. As the current Israeli Coalition continues to challenge basic norms of government and democracy, MK Kariv has been […]
Join the leadership of the local chapter of UnXeptable, Israelis demonstrating in solidarity with the protestors in Israel against the current government coalition. They will share what has motivated them to take such a strong stand, what they hope to change, where the protest movement goes next, and how their actions demonstrate a love for the Jewish state.
Join Val and Arieh Waldman to share travel stories, both theirs and yours. Val and Arieh have travelled together around the world twice; each time for one year. Both times were with backpacks and minimal itineraries. The first trip was 1982 (in their 30s) and the second was 2006 (guess their ages). In between they […]
Come and volunteer with your Holy Blossom Temple community at Ve'ahavta's mobile service centers. Together we can be hands-on in helping to take care of people in our city experiencing homelessness and hunger.
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!
Out of the Cold Volunteer Info Session Thursday, October 5, 5:30 pm Learn about the 2023-2024 Out of the Cold Program hosted at Holy Blossom! If you are interested in volunteering or supporting the program, this is the perfect time to meet the committee, ask questions, and sign up. In addition to volunteers, we are […]
Erev Shmini Atzeret Friday, October 6, 6:00 pm Shmini Atzeret means the assembly of the 8th Day. Let’s join together in a sacred assembly for this meaningful, clergy-led service. If you are planning on joining us online (via Zoom) please click here for the link to our Evening Service Click here for the service […]
Shmini Atzeret Service Saturday, October 7, 10:00 am Shmini Atzeret literally 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 Breakout Rooms! (for 0-12 year olds) Holy Day Yom Tov Services, 10:45 am First Day Sukkot: September 30, 2023 Shemini Atzeret: October 7, 2023 Pesach Day 1: April 23, 2024 Pesach Day 7: April 29, 2024 Shavuot Yom Tov: June 12, 2024 Yom Tov services themselves begin at 10:00 am, the […]
Simchat Torah Saturday, October 7, 7:00 pm We hope you will join us at 6:30 pm for Flag Decorating! All children are invited to create a flag of their own to proudly wave in the Torah Parade! According to the midrash, in the heavens above God reads from a Torah written of black fire on […]
Please join Cantor Marty Steinhouse at 10:00 am Monday morning for interesting musical programs and conversation.
Join Val and Arieh Waldman to share travel stories, both theirs and yours. Val and Arieh have travelled together around the world twice; each time for one year. Both times were with backpacks and minimal itineraries. The first trip was 1982 (in their 30s) and the second was 2006 (guess their ages). In between they […]
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!
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 AM, 11:00 am & 12:00 pm 10 Weeks: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15 2023 0 - 3 years of age Register here today! Join us Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, MEd) […]
Israel Dialogues: Emergency Briefing October 2023 Friday, October 13, 12:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada) Israel is at war, and we live in historic days. We mourn and our hearts are broken. We cannot believe what we have seen, heard, and read since Shabbat. The personal toll is great. Each of us has […]
In Honour of Carole and Jay Sterling Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Professor Dalia Marx For decades, Carole & Jay Sterling have been devoted to leading and supporting Jewish organizations throughout North America, Israel, and across the Jewish Diaspora. In partnership with the World Union for Progressive Judaism, Holy Blossom Temple is delighted to celebrate their steadfast […]
In Honour of Carole and Jay Sterling Scholar-in-Residence Rabbi Professor Dalia Marx For decades, Carole & Jay Sterling have been devoted to leading and supporting Jewish organizations throughout North America, Israel, and across the Jewish Diaspora. In partnership with the World Union for Progressive Judaism, Holy Blossom Temple is delighted to celebrate their steadfast […]
The Role of the Canadian Reform Community on the Global Stage Sunday, October 15, 9:30 am Presented by The World Union for Progressive Judaism and the Reform Jewish Community of Canada Rabbi Sergio Bergman, President & Ms. Phyllis Dorey OAM, Chair, World Union for Progressive Judaism will lead an engaging discussion on how we can […]
Israel at War: How we can support Israel and Israelis with Israeli Author, Rabbi Nir Barkin and Holy Blossom's own, Jeff Denaburg Sunday, October 15, 9:30 am Since the attack on Israel, Rabbi Barkin has decided to stay in Israel and will join us via Zoom. While he may read an excerpt from his book, […]
Join us for the Holy Blossom Temple's 2nd Annual Pet Blessing and Petting Zoo. bring your beloved pets for a day filled with joy, blessings, and the chance to support those who need it most.
Antisemitism: Fight it, Face it October 16 - 17, 2023, Ottawa Presented by CIJA, JFC-UIA, & Canada’s Jewish Federations Join Rabbi Splansky and other Community Leaders Jew-hatred is a dangerous threat to our society. You have a clear choice to make when it comes to antisemitism. You can ignore its impact and walk away, OR […]
All genders are welcome to join Women of Holy Blossom in sacred worship and pray in solidarity with Israel’s Women of the Wall, service followed by a light breakfast
Please join Cantor Marty Steinhouse at 10:00 am Monday morning for interesting musical programs and conversation.
Temple members and friends are invited to join an Israel information update & social support forum, over Zoom.
Join Val and Arieh Waldman to share travel stories, both theirs and yours. Val and Arieh have travelled together around the world twice; each time for one year. Both times were with backpacks and minimal itineraries. The first trip was 1982 (in their 30s) and the second was 2006 (guess their ages). In between they […]
Come and volunteer with your Holy Blossom Temple community at Ve'ahavta's mobile service centers. Together we can be hands-on in helping to take care of people in our city experiencing homelessness and hunger.
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!
Contemporary Jewish Fiction with Cynthia Good Presented by: The Schwartz/Reisman Centre for Adult Jewish Learning Thursdays, October 19 & 26 and November 2 & 9, 10:30 am We look forward to in-person (and online) learning and the opportunity for in-depth study. Join us this fall for our usual lively discussion around two novels with […]
Temple members and friends are invited to join an Israel information update & social support forum, over Zoom.
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 AM, 11:00 am & 12:00 pm 10 Weeks: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15 2023 0 - 3 years of age Register here today! Join us Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, MEd) […]
Shabbat L'Chayim with HaTzipporim (Empty Nesters) Friday, October 20, 7:00 pm Calling all HaTzipporim parents. Let’s gather with other parents who have kids who are now young adults. Are you the parent of a child/children who are attending or approaching post-secondary school? Or have children who are no longer accompanying you to events? Or […]
What are our children and teens experiencing in their schools now? How can parents best support them? Sunday, October 22, 11:30 am Youth Chapel Resources for Students in non-Jewish Schools: What to do if you encounter antisemitism? Cindy Kozierok a Jewish Educator and from the TDSB is joining us to talk about the board's policies […]
Please join Cantor Marty Steinhouse at 10:00 am Monday morning for interesting musical programs and conversation.
Temple members and friends are invited to join an Israel information update & social support forum, over Zoom.
Holy Blossom Grandparents Project Monthly, Mondays, 6:30 pm Please join Rabbi McCarroll for this once-a-month class aimed at empowering our grandparents, particularly those with grandchildren who are disengaged for whatever reason (e.g. geographical distance), with tools to bring Jewish life to their families, utilizing tools and wisdom from the Jewish Grandparents Network resource. The […]
Dorot Fall Launch: Israel Update from an Intergenerational Perspective Tuesday, October 24, 11:30 am All are welcome to join our upcoming Dorot Fall Launch on October 24, 11:30 am, which is open to our whole Holy Blossom congregation. Originally planned to be a fun, joyful Yiddish musical cabaret performance. In light of recent events […]
Temple members and friends are invited to join an Israel information update & social support forum, over Zoom.
Bring your live questions to this weekly potpourri of episodes large and small in Jewish history. Join us in-person or on Zoom!
Temple members and friends are invited to join an Israel information update & social support forum, over Zoom.
Mitzvah Bakers Monthly, Wednesdays, 6:30 pm Mitzvah Bakers has been a long-servicing program for teens aged 13-18. Join us as we bake yummy treats to be donated to people in need. Volunteers will receive 2 hours per session if baking in person, and 1 hour if they bake at home. Baked goods will be […]
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!
Contemporary Jewish Fiction with Cynthia Good Presented by: The Schwartz/Reisman Centre for Adult Jewish Learning Thursdays, October 19 & 26 and November 2 & 9, 10:30 am We look forward to in-person (and online) learning and the opportunity for in-depth study. Join us this fall for our usual lively discussion around two novels with […]
Temple members and friends are invited to join an Israel information update & social support forum, over Zoom.
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 AM, 11:00 am & 12:00 pm 10 Weeks: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15 2023 0 - 3 years of age Register here today! Join us Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, MEd) […]
Tot Shabbat ✡️🕯️🕯️ Monthly, Fridays, 5:30 pm Shabbat 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! Click here to register for our March 29 Service […]
New Member Reception with our Rabbis and Cantors Saturday, October 28, 12:30 pm Come join other new members for an intimate reception with our Rabbis and Cantors following Shabbat morning services. You are welcome to come to Shabbat services, or just drop by for a nosh at the reception. Pre-registration is appreciated but not […]
Israeli Dancing with Paula Warren Monthly, Saturdays, 1:00 pm Did you know that the first Israeli folk dance, Hora Aggadati, was created in 1924? Paula Warren did. Paula is Holy Blossom’s expert in Israeli dance. She began dancing in Israel during childhood and went on to teach folk dance at Camps Biluim and Shalom. Paula […]
Dorot Exclusive! Special Fall Outing to the McMichael Art Collection Sunday, October 29, 10:30 am The McMichael Art Collection in Kleinberg, Ontario is the only museum in all of Canada solely devoted to Canadian Artists and artworks. What better time to visit the McMichael than with the Tom Thompson exhibit installed, where one is […]
Join us for an exciting magic workshop with the amazing WonderPhil! Learn magic tricks and have fun.
Alzheimer's Stories Join us for an afternoon of hope and healing Sunday, October 29, 4:00 pm at Holy Blossom Temple The power of storytelling lies in its ability to capture the essence of the human experience. Alzheimer’s Stories was inspired by those affected by Alzheimer’s disease and those who love them; sharing their stories and […]
Please join Cantor Marty Steinhouse at 10:00 am Monday morning for interesting musical programs and conversation.
Temple members and friends are invited to join an Israel information update & social support forum, over Zoom.
Mark Rothko and Music Monday, October 30, 7:30 pm at Holy Blossom Temple This special event is centred around music inspired by iconic American painter Mark Rothko and will include a riveting discussion on Rothko and music moderated by Koffler Arts General Director Matthew Jocelyn, with Lawrence Cherney, Joyce Zemans (art historian and Senior Scholar […]
Temple members and friends are invited to join an Israel information update & social support forum, over Zoom.
Bring your live questions to this weekly potpourri of episodes large and small in Jewish history. Join us in-person or on Zoom!
Temple members and friends are invited to join an Israel information update & social support forum, over Zoom.
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!
Contemporary Jewish Fiction with Cynthia Good Presented by: The Schwartz/Reisman Centre for Adult Jewish Learning Thursdays, October 19 & 26 and November 2 & 9, 10:30 am We look forward to in-person (and online) learning and the opportunity for in-depth study. Join us this fall for our usual lively discussion around two novels with […]
Community Dinner: An Out of the Cold Program, is our community’s chance to join together for a meal that replenishes body and soul. Together we can feed those experiencing food insecurity and homelessness. Volunteers with Holy Blossom Temple provide a warm meal, resources and warm clothes for the winter, and solace during these dark and cold months when they are needed most.
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 AM, 11:00 am & 12:00 pm 10 Weeks: October 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17, 24, December 1, 8, 15 2023 0 - 3 years of age Register here today! Join us Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, MEd) […]
Honour Rabbi Baruchel's Installation with Service, Study, and Celebration! This special Shabbat will be elevated by Rabbi Baruchel's favourite teacher, Scholar-in-Residence Professor, Dvora Weisberg, the Rabbi Aaron Panken Professor of Rabbinics and the Director of the Rabbinical School at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Los Angeles. Friday, November 3 6:00 pm: Music-filled Kabbalat Shabbat […]
Shabbat Morning Torah Study Shabbat Morning Torah Study dedicated to the memory of Rabbi Mark Dov Shapiro z"l and in honour of Rabbi Baruchel's Installation Shabbat mornings at 9:00 am Now multi-access! For those who are comfortable, you can now join us in person to study the weekly Torah portion. To continue […]
Honour Rabbi Baruchel's Installation with Service, Study, and Celebration! This special Shabbat will be elevated by Rabbi Baruchel's favourite teacher, Scholar-in-Residence Professor, Dvora Weisberg, the Rabbi Aaron Panken Professor of Rabbinics and the Director of the Rabbinical School at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Los Angeles. Friday, November 3 6:00 pm: Music-filled Kabbalat Shabbat […]
Honour Rabbi Baruchel's Installation with Service, Study, and Celebration! This special Shabbat will be elevated by Rabbi Baruchel's favourite teacher, Scholar-in-Residence Professor, Dvora Weisberg, the Rabbi Aaron Panken Professor of Rabbinics and the Director of the Rabbinical School at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Los Angeles. Friday, November 3 6:00 pm: Music-filled Kabbalat Shabbat […]
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