Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
Rabbi W. Gunter Plaut z"l (front and centre) leads sixty Canadian Rabbis in demonstration to the Soviet Embassy in Ottawa, 1971 Count Us In: How the Soviet Jewry Movement Inspires Today’s Activism with former Soviet Jewry activist Wendy Eisen and special appearances from fellow activists Irwin Cotler, Elaine Harris, and Natan Sharansky. Monday, October 28, […]
Serving our Neighbours: Staffing the Ve'ahavta Van as a Community Starts May 21 @ 6:00 pm, running until November 14 This is the fast I desire, to unlock fetters of wickedness, and untie the cords of the chain. To let the oppressed go free; To break off every yoke. It is to share your […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
Good Books: What Cynthia is Reading, with Cynthia Good Tuesdays, 10:30 am via Zoom Cynthia 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. At the end, there’s time for […]
Dorot Games in the Atrium Tuesdays, 12:30 - 3:30 pm Come join us in the Schwartz/Reisman Atrium for DOROT games! We invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess, Mahjong, Canasta, Rummycube, Dominos, Scrabble and social bridge. If you have a group you have been playing with, you are welcome to join […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
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 […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
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: Fall Fiction Class 2024 Thursdays, October 31, November 7, November 14, and November 21, 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 important Jewish content and profound […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
Rosh Chodesh 5785 Rosh Chodesh, meaning head of the month, is a holiday celebrating the arrival of a new moon. All genders are welcome to join Women of Holy Blossom and pray in solidarity with Israel’s Women of the Wall in sacred worship for 7:30 am Shacharit services (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays), […]
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm 10 weeks, September 6, 13, 20, 27, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and December 6 0 - 3 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, […]
Together we’ll study the weekly Torah portion, and its corresponding commentaries, both ancient and modern and discover their eternal relevance. Experienced students are valued for their accumulation of knowledge, and newcomers for their fresh insight.
Worship with our community in person at Temple or online. Click find out more for the links.
Celebrate 100 years of Israeli Folk Dance, by heading to the Schwartz/Reisman atrium after the congregational Kiddush.
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
HaTzipporim (Empty Nesters) Presents: Let's Talk About Caregiving Sunday, November 3, 10:30 am Please join us for a special conversation at Holy Blossom Temple, especially for our HaTzipporim (Empty Nesters) demographic with experienced lawyer Felice Kirsh, about the life stage many of you are in as the Sandwich Generation. No matter what kind of […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
The Man Who Saw the Angels Fall: A Leonard Cohen Tribute with author Christophe Lebold Monday, November 4, 7:00 pm Join us for an event presented by ECW Press, Holy Blossom Temple, the Toronto Jewish Film Foundation, and the French Embassy in Canada. This will be a very special tribute to Canadian-Jewish legend Leonard […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
Film Talks: What I’m watching and why…. Monthly, Tuesdays, 10:30 am via Zoom We’re living in a Golden Age of television, film, and webisodes on the internet, and film professor Gillian Helfield is our intrepid guide through all of it – some speculative, some realistic and some purely escapist! Join her for a 20-minute check-in […]
Dorot Games in the Atrium Tuesdays, 12:30 - 3:30 pm Come join us in the Schwartz/Reisman Atrium for DOROT games! We invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess, Mahjong, Canasta, Rummycube, Dominos, Scrabble and social bridge. If you have a group you have been playing with, you are welcome to join […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
HBTogether Book Club Monthly, Wednesdays, 11:00 am (over Zoom) Join us! We discuss a different title each month; newcomers are always welcome even if you haven’t read the book. For further information and to register please contact Caroline Ingvaldsen at [email protected] November 6: In Sickness and in Health; Yom Kippur in the Gym […]
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 […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
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: Fall Fiction Class 2024 Thursdays, October 31, November 7, November 14, and November 21, 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 important Jewish content and profound […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm 10 weeks, September 6, 13, 20, 27, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and December 6 0 - 3 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, […]
Kabbalat Shabbat Service Worship with our community in person at Temple or online. Shabbat is the perfect time to gather –whether in person or online. Let’s make the most of our ability to see each other as we unite in Oneg – Joy, Kedushah – Elevating the Day, and Menucha – Refreshing Rest. Kabbalat Shabbat […]
Together we’ll study the weekly Torah portion, and its corresponding commentaries, both ancient and modern and discover their eternal relevance. Experienced students are valued for their accumulation of knowledge, and newcomers for their fresh insight.
Worship with our community in person at Temple or online. Click find out more for the links.
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
Good Books: What Cynthia is Reading, with Cynthia Good Tuesdays, 10:30 am via Zoom Cynthia 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. At the end, there’s time for […]
The Art of Grandparenting Tuesday, November 12, 11:00 am Did you know that Chanukah and Christmas both fall on the same day this year? Let’s turn our attention to our own distinct holiday! This group is a place to connect, share and problem-solve together. We invite all grandparents to attend the first of 4 […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
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 […]
Serving our Neighbours: Staffing the Ve'ahavta Van as a Community Starts May 21 @ 6:00 pm, running until November 14 This is the fast I desire, to unlock fetters of wickedness, and untie the cords of the chain. To let the oppressed go free; To break off every yoke. It is to share your […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
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: Fall Fiction Class 2024 Thursdays, October 31, November 7, November 14, and November 21, 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 important Jewish content and profound […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm 10 weeks, September 6, 13, 20, 27, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and December 6 0 - 3 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, […]
Kabbalat Shabbat Service Worship with our community in person at Temple or online. Shabbat is the perfect time to gather –whether in person or online. Let’s make the most of our ability to see each other as we unite in Oneg – Joy, Kedushah – Elevating the Day, and Menucha – Refreshing Rest. Kabbalat Shabbat […]
Together we’ll study the weekly Torah portion, and its corresponding commentaries, both ancient and modern and discover their eternal relevance. Experienced students are valued for their accumulation of knowledge, and newcomers for their fresh insight.
Worship with our community in person at Temple or online. Click find out more for the links.
Family Shabbat! Monthly, Saturday mornings, 10:30 am Shabbat is for families at Holy Blossom! Join us Saturday mornings for a lively and interactive Family Shabbat, where you can come just as you are for some #JewishJoy. Together, with our rabbis and songleaders, we’ll celebrate with joyful music, engaging stories, fun games, and obligatory snacks. […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
Neta's Israeli Kitchen Sunday, November 17, 12:30 pm Parents, grandparents and kids are invited to Neta's Israeli kitchen to eat! She will be sharing a favourite Israeli recipe and preparing it with everyone to taste and take home. Register here
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
Dorot Presents: A Conversation with Artist Charlie Pachter Tuesday, November 19, 11:00 am With immense excitement, come and join your fellow Dorot friends for this very special talk by renowned Canadian-Jewish artist Charlie Pachter. We will learn and laugh together as we enjoy the morning with this masterful storyteller, full of humour and warmth. […]
Dorot Games in the Atrium Tuesdays, 12:30 - 3:30 pm Come join us in the Schwartz/Reisman Atrium for DOROT games! We invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess, Mahjong, Canasta, Rummycube, Dominos, Scrabble and social bridge. If you have a group you have been playing with, you are welcome to join […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
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 […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
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: Fall Fiction Class 2024 Thursdays, October 31, November 7, November 14, and November 21, 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 important Jewish content and profound […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm 10 weeks, September 6, 13, 20, 27, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and December 6 0 - 3 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, […]
Shabbat of Welcome Friday, November 22, 5:00 pm Together, we’ll celebrate our vibrant community, where each one of us has helped make Holy Blossom a spiritual home. With over 20% of our members joining in the past few years, this event is our way of celebrating the entire congregation, and especially those who are […]
Together we’ll study the weekly Torah portion, and its corresponding commentaries, both ancient and modern and discover their eternal relevance. Experienced students are valued for their accumulation of knowledge, and newcomers for their fresh insight.
Worship with our community in person at Temple or online. Click find out more for the links.
Family Pyjama Havdalah Party for New Members and Friends! Saturday, November 23, 5:30 pm We are blessed to have so many new families join our community in the past year! Come out to welcome new families, and if you are a new family, to be welcomed! This is the perfect way to say goodbye […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
Holy Blossom Annual Meeting of Members 2024 formerly Annual General Meeting Sunday, November 24, 10:00 am Shacharit Services at 9:00 am, Breakfast at 9:30 am Holy Blossom Temple members are invited to join the Annual Meeting of Members in person and online, which will be directly followed by a Special Meeting of Members. Temple members […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
HBT 101: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Holy Blossom Temple, but Haven't Had the Chance to Ask Monday, November 25, 7:00 pm A three-part, team-taught course open to all, but designed especially for those who are new to the congregation. Register here! HBT 101 is part of the New Member Welcome Initiative, […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
Good Books: What Cynthia is Reading, with Cynthia Good Tuesdays, 10:30 am via Zoom Cynthia 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. At the end, there’s time for […]
Dorot Games in the Atrium Tuesdays, 12:30 - 3:30 pm Come join us in the Schwartz/Reisman Atrium for DOROT games! We invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess, Mahjong, Canasta, Rummycube, Dominos, Scrabble and social bridge. If you have a group you have been playing with, you are welcome to join […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
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 […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
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!
Community Dinner: Out of the Cold Thursdays, 5:30 pm For more than two decades, Holy Blossom Temple has generously opened its doors to the Out of the Cold Program (OOTC) during five winter months while providing nutritious meals and shelter to thousands of adults who are homeless, isolated, or facing food insecurity. Volunteers prepare warm […]
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm 10 weeks, September 6, 13, 20, 27, November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and December 6 0 - 3 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, […]
Israel Dialogues Fall 2024 Sessions Online Only Our Israel Dialogues sessions return during this pivotal time. With thanks to our Israel Dialogues Organizing Committee and our expert panellists, please hold the following dates as further details will follow: Thursday, October 31st at 12:00 pm Join Alan Baker for his presentation “After Sinwar and Nasrallah- What […]
Together we’ll study the weekly Torah portion, and its corresponding commentaries, both ancient and modern and discover their eternal relevance. Experienced students are valued for their accumulation of knowledge, and newcomers for their fresh insight.
Worship with our community in person at Temple or online. Click find out more for the links.
Our Shacharit Service is held daily at 7:30 am (9:00 am on Sundays and statutory holidays)
Introduction to Krav Maga at Holy Blossom Sunday, December 1, 10:00 am Join HBT Brotherhood’s upcoming Introduction to Krav Maga class! In just a few intensive sessions, you'll hone your situational awareness skills, learn when and how to use Krav Maga's powerful tools and develop effective striking techniques that can neutralize threats in seconds. From […]
TarbuTime: Israel's Music after October 7th Sunday, December 1, 5:00 pm Join Holy Blossom Temple, Canadian Zionist Federation, and World Zionist Organization for a meaningful and musical digital program on Sunday, December 1st. Israeli Canadian musician Uri Levin will guide us through a year of contemporary Israeli music, written in response to the horrific attacks […]
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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.