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
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 […]
Opening Reception for Katherine Dolgy Ludwig: Giant Watercolours 2005-2025 We are delighted to announce the new exhibition in the Lower Level Gallery by Toronto artist Katherine Dolgy Ludwig The exhibit will run in the lower level gallery from February 25 - October 15, 2025 Join us for the opening reception on Wednesday, February 26, 6:30 […]
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 […]
Israel Dialogues Thursday, February 27, 12:00 pm Our Israel Dialogues sessions return this fall at a pivotal time, with thanks to our Israel Dialogues Organizing Committee and our expert panellists. Between Ultra Orthodoxy and Liberal Judaism – How Israelis relate to their Judaism in post-October 7th Israel Orly Erez Likhovski, IRAC Register here […]
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 […]
Holy Blossom is Growing and Growing Younger – Experience Shabbat with a focus on the future of our congregation!
Israeli Dancing with Paula Warren Saturdays, 1:00 pm Celebrate 100 years of Israeli Folk Dance, by heading to the Schwartz/Reisman atrium after the congregational Kiddush.
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 […]
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 […]
The Luke Sklar Mental Health Initiative Presents: How to Navigate Life’s Challenges and Maintain Your Mental Health - Strategies from DBT With Guest Speaker Dr. Shelley McMain, Ph.D., Clinician Scientist, General Adult Psychiatry and Health Systems Division, CAMH Wednesday, March 5, 7:30 pm, in the Mishkan We all know life can be chaotic at […]
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 […]
Holy Blossom welcomes Guest Rabbi: Rabbi Rabbi Ed Treister Shabbat Zachor, Saturday, March 8, 2025 Shabbat Morning Torah Study, 9:00 am "The Haman Complaint: Three Biblical antisemites" Shabbat Morning Torah Study is generously supported by Barry and Susan Borden Shabbat Morning Sermon, 10:30 am "Purim: The Last Holiday" Click here for more info to […]
Holy Blossom welcomes Guest Rabbi: Rabbi Rabbi Ed Treister Shabbat Zachor, Saturday, March 8, 2025 Shabbat Morning Torah Study, 9:00 am "The Haman Complaint: Three Biblical antisemites" Shabbat Morning Torah Study is generously supported by Barry and Susan Borden Shabbat Morning Sermon, 10:30 am "Purim: The Last Holiday" Click here for more info to […]
Family Purim Carnival 5785/2025! Sunday, March 9, 10:30 am Beginning with an interactive, fun and meaningful Megillah reading, join us as Holy Blossom transforms into a carnival campus, complete with music, dancing, games, prizes bouncy castles, arts and crafts, and hamantaschen for children, parents and grandparents as we celebrate in costume. Admission is free, […]
Dorot Presents: Book Signing of "The Covid Chronicles" with Harriet Wolman Monday, March 10, 11:00 am It is with delight that Dorot hosts devoted HBT member, Harriet Wolman, to celebrate the release of her book "The COVID Chronicles". It is a collection of the poetry that she has shared with us every week since […]
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 […]
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-Friendly Purim Fun: Mitzvot and Macaroni Thursday, March 13, 6:30 pm We invite all our families to gather in the Mishkan prior to our Megillah Reading and Spiel, as we make macaroni greggers together and engage in the mitzvah of "matanot la'evyonim", assembling care packages for our Out of the Cold program. A light […]
Purim 5785 Congregational Celebration: Megillah Reading and "Judge Bubbie” Spiel Thursday, March 13, 7:15 pm All are welcome for the Purim Megillah reading and “Judge Bubbie” Shpiel in the Sanctuary! Wear a costume and make some noise! To join us online, please visit our livestream page
Tefillah 101: An Introduction to Prayer and Spiritual Practice Everything You’ve Wanted to Ask About Jewish Prayer—But Never Did! Ever wondered why we bow at certain moments? What the Torah service really means? Or how Reform Judaism has shaped prayer? If you’ve had questions about Jewish prayer services but never felt able to ask, this […]
Join the Holy Blossom Temple Advocacy Committee and CJPAC to review non-partisan election tools, training, and connections to maximize your political impact.
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.
Holy Blossom Bereavement Discussion Group Special Session: Grief, Loss, and Pesach 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. In this special edition of our regular Holy Blossom Bereavement Discussion Group, please join facilitator Jack […]
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 […]
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 […]
An HBTogether group celebrating Poetry & Writing led by Harriet Wolman
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 9 Weeks: March 21, 28 April 4, 25 May 2, 9, 23, 30, and June 6 0 – 5 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, […]
Wine & Cheese Reception to Welcome New and Returning Members Friday, March 21, 5:00 pm New Holy Blossom members and all who would like to welcome them are invited for a wine & cheese reception before Kabbalat Shabbat services on Friday March 21st starting at 5:00 PM, followed by Kabbalat Shabat services in the […]
The Elaine and Marvin Givertz Annual Lecture Series welcomes Dr. Masua Sagiv Scholar in Residence, Shabbat Vayakhel Friday, March 21, 6:00 pm Wisdom of the Heart Dr. Sagiv will give the Kabbalat Shabbat Drash Kabbalat Shabbat Musicians are generously sponsored by Michael & Anita Greenstein Saturday, March 22, 9:00 am “Vayakhel”: Belonging to a […]
The Elaine and Marvin Givertz Annual Lecture Series welcomes Dr. Masua Sagiv Scholar in Residence, Shabbat Vayakhel Friday, March 21, 6:00 pm Wisdom of the Heart Dr. Sagiv will give the Kabbalat Shabbat Drash Kabbalat Shabbat Musicians are generously sponsored by Michael & Anita Greenstein Saturday, March 22, 9:00 am “Vayakhel”: Belonging to a […]
The Elaine and Marvin Givertz Annual Lecture Series welcomes Dr. Masua Sagiv Scholar in Residence, Shabbat Vayakhel Friday, March 21, 6:00 pm Wisdom of the Heart Dr. Sagiv will give the Kabbalat Shabbat Drash Kabbalat Shabbat Musicians are generously sponsored by Michael & Anita Greenstein Saturday, March 22, 9:00 am “Vayakhel”: Belonging to a […]
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 […]
HaTzipporim Presents: Third Chapter Relationships 101 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 time to reflect […]
YEAH Sunday Funday: Super Science Sunday, March 23, 12:30 pm Join YEAH (Grades 2-5 only) after our religious school on Sunday, March 23rd, at 12:30 pm. Pick up is at 2 pm. Pizza will be served, of course. Non-members are welcome. Super Science Workshop: Our electron generator will create indoor lightning, hair-raising effects, and […]
Ramadan Friendship Iftar Dinner Presented by: Intercultural Dialogue Institute & Holy Blossom Temple Monday, March 24, 6:30 pm Please join us for a Ramadan Friendship Iftar Dinner and program to break bread with our Turkish friends from the Intercultural Dialogue Institute (IDI) https://toronto.interculturaldialog.com/ Register here
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 […]
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 9 Weeks: March 21, 28 April 4, 25 May 2, 9, 23, 30, and June 6 0 – 5 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, […]
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 […]
Holy Blossom Temple Welcomes Rabbi Rick Jacobs, President of the Union for Reform Judaism Friday, March 28, 6:00 pm We are honored to welcome and host Rabbi Rick Jacobs, the president of the Union for Reform Judaism, to Holy Blossom Temple. Rabbi Jacobs will give the Kabbalat Shabbat drash as part of our Friday […]
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 […]
MP Don Stewart: A Neighbourhood Check-Up Sunday, March 30, 10:30 am Join the Honourable Don Stewart, Member of Parliament for Toronto-St. Paul’s and Rabbi Samuel Kaye at Holy Grounds Café to share your thoughts and ideas on issues that are important to you. Please let us know how many people from your household, including […]
The Haggadah Collective at the Judaica & Art Shop Sunday, March 30, 10:30 am Passover is almost here. Do you have everything you need? If not, the Judaica & Art Shop has your back. On Sunday, March 30, from 10:30 am-12 pm, stop by the Schwartz/Reisman Atrium at Holy Blossom Temple to see the […]
Tefillah 101: An Introduction to Prayer and Spiritual Practice Everything You’ve Wanted to Ask About Jewish Prayer—But Never Did! Ever wondered why we bow at certain moments? What the Torah service really means? Or how Reform Judaism has shaped prayer? If you’ve had questions about Jewish prayer services but never felt able to ask, this […]
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.
Israel Dialogues Spring 2025 April 2, April 11, May 8, 12:00 pm (online only) with thanks to our Israel Dialogues Organizing Committee and our expert panellists Register here Wednesday, April 2, 12:00 pm Israel in Crisis: A Jewish Diaspora Response with Rabbi Ammiel Hirsch Rabbi Hirsch is the former Executive Director of ARZA […]
Gentlemen of Brotherhood, it’s time to shuffle up and deal! Join us for an exciting Poker & Games Night—an evening of high stakes
Little Blossoms with Marky Weinstock 3 times available: 10:00 am, 11:00 am, and 12:00 pm 9 Weeks: March 21, 28 April 4, 25 May 2, 9, 23, 30, and June 6 0 – 5 years of age Register here! Join us on Friday mornings for Shabbat music, stories, and more. Dr. Marky (MD, […]
Wine & Cheese & Poetry Toronto Jewish Poetry Exchange in Celebration of National Poetry Month Friday, April 4, 5:00 pm We’ll kick off this special weekend with a wine and cheese nosh and a chance to meet our Poets-in-Residence before our Kabbalat Shabbat services. Hear a brief selection of their poems and usher in […]
The Union for Reform Judaism Honours Elliott Jacobson and Carole Sterling for Decades of Leadership Shabbat VaYikra, Saturday, April 5, 2025 Elliott and Carole, each in their own ways, have served and strengthened Holy Blossom Temple and Canadian Jewry. Likely less known among the congregation is their longtime leadership within the North American Reform Movement. […]
Shabbat Morning Torah Study with Guest Poets As part of our Toronto Jewish Poetry Exchange, In Celebration of National Poetry Month Shabbat VaYikra, Saturday April 5, 9:00 am On Sacrifice and Service Poets Deborah Leipziger, Alisha Kaplan, and Adam Sol will provide a poetic approach to the weekly Torah portion Parashat Vayikra. This Torah […]
Israeli Dancing with Paula Warren Saturdays, 1:00 pm Celebrate 100 years of Israeli Folk Dance, by heading to the Schwartz/Reisman atrium after the congregational Kiddush.
Pesach Seder Through the Arts: YEC and Young Families Spotlight Sunday, April 6, 10:30 am Get ready for Pesach with the Youth Education Centre! Using different art forms, we’ll create new material and experiences for you to add to your family’s seders. This creative, experiential learning program is open to ALL Holy Blossom families, […]
YAD: Next Gen: 2nd Annual Matzah Crack Making! Sunday, April 6, 11:30 am Join us for a yummy afternoon indulging in the sweet combination of chocolate, toffee, and matzah. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen novice, it promises to be a fun-filled experience! Register here! Spaces are limited, please sign up ahead […]
Brotherhood Curling Event: Come Sweep with Us! Sunday, April 6, 12:00 pm Are you good with a broom? Have you ever curled? Join us for a fun-filled few hours of curling! No prior experience is required – bring your enthusiasm and a willingness to learn It's a great way to bond, challenge yourself, and […]
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