Beginner's Hebrew with Dalia Alalouf 8 weeks from January 13 - March 3, excluding Family Day, 12:00 pm Join Dalia Alalouf, our amazing and experienced Hebrew Coordinator, for a simple introduction to the Hebrew alphabet. Participants will also learn to decode important key word for participating in tefilah (prayer) services. Register here Cost is […]
Taste of our Jewish texts With Dalia Alalouf Hone your reading skills by exploring our sacred texts – Siddur, Torah, and Haggadah. You might get inspired to chant a portion for the congregation. Register here $36 fee for 8 sessions
Dorot Games Tuesdays, 12:30 pm Schwartz/Reisman Atrium Dorot programming is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family We invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess, Mahjong, Canasta, Rummycube, Dominos, Scrabble and social bridge.
Bereavement Discussion Group Immediately 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. Whether a loved one died recently or long ago, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in […]
Connecting With Our Resilience During Traumatic Times with Dr. Nate Charach Wednesdays, 1:00 pm and Sundays, 9:45 am For many of us at Holy Blossom Temple, the last year has brought up a multitude of difficult emotions including despair, grief, hopelessness, isolation, rage and many other normal human emotions. How can we respond to […]
Beit Midrash: Learning Inspired by the Shalom Hartman Institute Wednesdays, 7:00 pm Continuing this winter, join Rabbi Kaye in the Beit Midrash! We gather most Wednesday evenings for a journey through Jewish wisdom, text, and history. A Beit Midrash, the house of study, is a playground for growing Jewish minds at every level. It […]
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 […]
Rosh Chodesh Adar Friday, February 28, 7:30 am Rosh Chodesh, meaning head of the month, is a holiday celebrating the arrival of a new moon. It is often celebrated by women as a day off from work. All genders are welcome to join Women of Holy Blossom and pray in solidarity with Israel’s Women […]
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm 8 weeks, January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 28, and March 7 0 – 3 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, MEd) is […]
Holy Blossom Goes to Florida! Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1, 2025 We are delighted to announce that Cantor Rosen will be joining our Florida community for a very special Shabbat celebration. We warmly invite you to join us for these meaningful, musical services in Naples or Boca Raton. This is a wonderful opportunity […]
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Holy Blossom Goes to Florida! Friday, February 28 and Saturday, March 1, 2025 We are delighted to announce that Cantor Rosen will be joining our Florida community for a very special Shabbat celebration. We warmly invite you to join us for these meaningful, musical services in Naples or Boca Raton. This is a wonderful opportunity […]
Baking with Bubby! Intergenerational Hamentaschen Bake With PJ Library! Sunday, March 2, 12:30 pm This is a great opportunity for children to spend an afternoon of fun with their grandparents and grand-friends! We'll start with a special PJ Library Purim book reading to get us in the holiday spirit. Then everyone will roll up […]
Beginner's Hebrew with Dalia Alalouf 8 weeks from January 13 - March 3, excluding Family Day, 12:00 pm Join Dalia Alalouf, our amazing and experienced Hebrew Coordinator, for a simple introduction to the Hebrew alphabet. Participants will also learn to decode important key word for participating in tefilah (prayer) services. Register here Cost is […]
Taste of our Jewish texts With Dalia Alalouf Hone your reading skills by exploring our sacred texts – Siddur, Torah, and Haggadah. You might get inspired to chant a portion for the congregation. Register here $36 fee for 8 sessions
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. There’s time at the end for […]
Dorot Games Tuesdays, 12:30 pm Schwartz/Reisman Atrium Dorot programming is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family We invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess, Mahjong, Canasta, Rummycube, Dominos, Scrabble and social bridge.
Bereavement Discussion Group Immediately 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. Whether a loved one died recently or long ago, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in […]
Connecting With Our Resilience During Traumatic Times with Dr. Nate Charach Wednesdays, 1:00 pm and Sundays, 9:45 am For many of us at Holy Blossom Temple, the last year has brought up a multitude of difficult emotions including despair, grief, hopelessness, isolation, rage and many other normal human emotions. How can we respond to […]
Beit Midrash: Learning Inspired by the Shalom Hartman Institute Wednesdays, 7:00 pm Continuing this winter, join Rabbi Kaye in the Beit Midrash! We gather most Wednesday evenings for a journey through Jewish wisdom, text, and history. A Beit Midrash, the house of study, is a playground for growing Jewish minds at every level. It […]
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 […]
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm 8 weeks, January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14, 28, and March 7 0 – 3 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, MEd) is […]
Connecting With Our Resilience During Traumatic Times with Dr. Nate Charach Wednesdays, 1:00 pm and Sundays, 9:45 am For many of us at Holy Blossom Temple, the last year has brought up a multitude of difficult emotions including despair, grief, hopelessness, isolation, rage and many other normal human emotions. How can we respond to […]
Taste of our Jewish texts With Dalia Alalouf Hone your reading skills by exploring our sacred texts – Siddur, Torah, and Haggadah. You might get inspired to chant a portion for the congregation. Register here $36 fee for 8 sessions
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 Tuesdays, 12:30 pm Schwartz/Reisman Atrium Dorot programming is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family We invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess, Mahjong, Canasta, Rummycube, Dominos, Scrabble and social bridge.
Bereavement Discussion Group Immediately 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. Whether a loved one died recently or long ago, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in […]
Connecting With Our Resilience During Traumatic Times with Dr. Nate Charach Wednesdays, 1:00 pm and Sundays, 9:45 am For many of us at Holy Blossom Temple, the last year has brought up a multitude of difficult emotions including despair, grief, hopelessness, isolation, rage and many other normal human emotions. How can we respond to […]
Beit Midrash: Learning Inspired by the Shalom Hartman Institute Wednesdays, 7:00 pm Continuing this winter, join Rabbi Kaye in the Beit Midrash! We gather most Wednesday evenings for a journey through Jewish wisdom, text, and history. A Beit Midrash, the house of study, is a playground for growing Jewish minds at every level. It […]
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 […]
Tefillah 101: An Introduction to Prayer and Spiritual Practice With gratitude and joy, we invite you to celebrate an extraordinary achievement. A six-part, team-taught course. Open to all, but designed especially for those who are new to the congregation. Monday evenings, beginning with Mincha/Maariv Services at 6:00 pm. Followed by an hour of learning over […]
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. There’s time at the end for […]
Dorot Games Tuesdays, 12:30 pm Schwartz/Reisman Atrium Dorot programming is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family We invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess, Mahjong, Canasta, Rummycube, Dominos, Scrabble and social bridge.
Bereavement Discussion Group Immediately 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. Whether a loved one died recently or long ago, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in […]
Dorot Goes to the Aga Khan Museum! Wednesday, March 19, 10:45 am Join us for a very special outing to the Aga Khan Museum, where we will be taken on a personalized 1 hour guided tour throughout the museum, which includes access to unique exhibitions in celebration of their 10th anniversary! These special installations […]
Connecting With Our Resilience During Traumatic Times with Dr. Nate Charach Wednesdays, 1:00 pm and Sundays, 9:45 am For many of us at Holy Blossom Temple, the last year has brought up a multitude of difficult emotions including despair, grief, hopelessness, isolation, rage and many other normal human emotions. How can we respond to […]
Beit Midrash: Learning Inspired by the Shalom Hartman Institute Wednesdays, 7:00 pm Continuing this winter, join Rabbi Kaye in the Beit Midrash! We gather most Wednesday evenings for a journey through Jewish wisdom, text, and history. A Beit Midrash, the house of study, is a playground for growing Jewish minds at every level. It […]
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 […]
Family Shabbat 😄 Monthly, Saturday mornings, 10:30 am Shabbat is for families at Holy Blossom! Join us on 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 […]
Connecting With Our Resilience During Traumatic Times with Dr. Nate Charach Wednesdays, 1:00 pm and Sundays, 9:45 am For many of us at Holy Blossom Temple, the last year has brought up a multitude of difficult emotions including despair, grief, hopelessness, isolation, rage and many other normal human emotions. How can we respond to […]
Third Chapter Relationships 101: Turning Change into Personal Growth Sunday, March 23, 10:30 am As you enter the late to midlife years, your relationships are most likely to change and feel different. Change is in the air, whether it's with your family, friends, or career. However, this stage in life is also the ideal […]
Tefillah 101: An Introduction to Prayer and Spiritual Practice With gratitude and joy, we invite you to celebrate an extraordinary achievement. A six-part, team-taught course. Open to all, but designed especially for those who are new to the congregation. Monday evenings, beginning with Mincha/Maariv Services at 6:00 pm. Followed by an hour of learning over […]
Dorot Games Tuesdays, 12:30 pm Schwartz/Reisman Atrium Dorot programming is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family We invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess, Mahjong, Canasta, Rummycube, Dominos, Scrabble and social bridge.
Bereavement Discussion Group Immediately 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. Whether a loved one died recently or long ago, we hope you will take comfort in this opportunity to find meaning and motivation in […]
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 […]
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! This program is generously sponsored by Ben Hertzman and Danna Goldlist […]
Rosh Chodesh Nisan Sunday, March 30, 9:00 am Rosh Chodesh, meaning head of the month, is a holiday celebrating the arrival of a new moon. It is often celebrated by women as a day off from work. All genders are welcome to join Women of Holy Blossom and pray in solidarity with Israel’s Women […]
Tefillah 101: An Introduction to Prayer and Spiritual Practice With gratitude and joy, we invite you to celebrate an extraordinary achievement. A six-part, team-taught course. Open to all, but designed especially for those who are new to the congregation. Monday evenings, beginning with Mincha/Maariv Services at 6:00 pm. Followed by an hour of learning over […]
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. There’s time at the end for […]
Dorot Games Tuesdays, 12:30 pm Schwartz/Reisman Atrium Dorot programming is generously sponsored by Carole and Jay Sterling and Family We invite everyone to come to play your favourite games: Chess, Mahjong, Canasta, Rummycube, Dominos, Scrabble and social bridge.
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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.